Californiaman Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 [My real estate agent just informed me that the owners have accepted our counter offer on the house. I'm stoked. It's a four bedroom, three bath 2750 sqft. home on 1.5 acres in Orcutt, CA. It's a bit of a fixer-upper. There couldn't be a better fit for my family. Room to grow. We're going to turn it back into it's original splendor. Because I know how you guys love to see photographs, I'll post some soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I dont really know you, but I have to give congrats as we are currently under contract to purchase a house as well. So, CONGRATS! Very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thats graet to hear Caliman! Im guessing its more space? More space for guitars I presume? Im currently house hunting, hopefully I can find me a nice big house to rock out in. Have fun with the move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 CONGRATZ! I can't wait to see pics of it. Bein' in Calif, I suspect it cost somewhat more than people in Michigan are used to, so that makes it even MORE special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Good luck Cali and congratulation, may you and your family enjoy it for many years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks guys. The home does need some TLC and yes it's a little more expensive out here on the West Coast. The neat thing about it is that it's in a wonderful neighborhood and it's property. California prices are coming down. We're right at 500,000.00. The comps on the Central Coast for a property this size are in the $700,000.00 range. We put 50-75K into it and we'll certainly see a bump in equity. Like I said before, I'll take lots of photographs. I'm planning on doing a before and after montage. Later for now. Have to take my kid to a birthday party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Later for now. Have to take my kid to a birthday party. is there gonna be cake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Congratulations. It is fun and rewarding to bring a big house back into good condition again. I am living in a place I bought in 1993. It is a brick federal style on 24 acres and was in rough condition when we moved in. Half of the fun of bringing it back to life was all of the people that I would run into at public places telling how great it was to drive by and see this place being restored. Have fun and enjoy the adventure of fixing it back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Big time congratulations! Me and the Mrs will bring you some champagne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congrats Cman, You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Big time congratulations! Me and the Mrs will bring you some champagne! I look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congratz and good luck in your new digs. It's also good to see that SOME real estate is moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Good for you !!!!!!! Now, about that Taylor geetar................. [thumbup] .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 That's great news! Looks like there is plenty of room for us. I'll bring my Taylor (he he he)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congrats man! What do you mean not guitar related? You just got a giant case for all your gear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congrats man! What do you mean not guitar related? You just got a giant case for all your gear!!! Reminds me of George Carlin. "The only reason we buy a house is so we can put all of our stuff in it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Reminds me of George Carlin. "The only reason we buy a house is so we can put all of our stuff in it." I was thinking the same thing and it is very true. Up until I was 29 I could move everything I owned Including a Marshall half stack in one trip all in my 91 Trans am. When I rented a trailer when I was 30 I got married and lived there for 3 years. When I moved it took a short box van to move everything to the house I bought. Now I look around and it would probably take 2 full semi trailers to move... It's amazing how much "stuff " you can accumulate if you sit still for too long. Good luck with your new home. They are a blessing and the bane of your life all at the same time. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congratulations Todd! Now what about those pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Pics will have to wait until we tour the house again with the inspector. He'll basically go over the entire property and let us know what the outcome is. He'll check the furnace, the roof, the electrical panel, plumbing as well as other items. So when I get back in there, I'll be able to take the "before" photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Here's the first picture from the outside. And this is an arial shot compliments of the "eye in the sky." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 gratz, i would be proud of that spread. it looks like it used to be a quiet neighborhood, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Plenty of room for a studio out on the eastern part of the property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It's a mansion my friend! Good on you! Gotta share some pictures of the man cave studio when it's ready. Wow, I'm excited for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 NICE SPREAD! Enough room for all the guitars and "stuff" you could ever want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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