Who knew Tucson was so full of architectural quirks and interior customs so different from the rest of middle America?
I'm accustomed to the stucco walls, flat roofs, windows with "hacienda" security bars, pea gravel lawns, and gardens that could take out an eye, but was unware that it is also de rigeur here to paint over outlet covers, use expanding foam spray insulation to fill any unwanted hole (inside or out), and install vinyl squares which can be considered a "type of tile."
No doubt you have deduced these informative pearls come from my overly confident realtor Mary, who only last night via email told me not to be penny wise and pound foolish in regards to a property I was considering. (where she would make a much smaller commission I might add)
I would love to report I will soon be shed of her ridiculous assertions having officially acquired a new abode. But alas, this is far from the case. My offer on a short sale property doesn't even have a "negotiator" assigned from the bank 5 weeks after making the offer. When a negotiator IS assigned the bank can take as long as it wants to look at the case, and even then they could reject my offer. Heavy sigh.....
In the meantime it is prudent to look at what meager pickings come on the market within my range. That means exposure to Miss Mary and her empirical statements.
A pattern is becoming evident.
It's mine.
I may be a whiner.
6 comments:
Your not a whiner, you just want to find a house. I hate realtors myself. What do they do to deserve their rather high fees?? You don't have to settle for just any old house. I am sure it is discouraging, but hang in there. You'll be shed of her soon and be in a house!
If it weren't for the fact that you were having to go through hours of torture doing math, trying to weigh the pros and cons of various houses, and going crazy dealing with Miss Mary...I'd say it was worth it to be able to read your ongoing commentary of the "wisdom" of said realtor. Whiner?!? I say NAY! You are a realist stuck with a nut. And a frustrated one at that. Sheesh. You'd think your perseverance would be paying off a little sooner...
Oh wait. It IS you and it would seem like everything has to be about twice as hard and long for you as for regular folk for some reason. Those artistic genes and great communication skills and other amazing skills and talents you have come at a pretty high price. Thank goodness you have an amazing sense of humor - or would it be irony? It's too late for me to make any kind of rational thought. But, HANG IN THERE! I love you!
You mean WINNER right! That's better.
I am crackeing up at the foam, who knew there were so many uses for insulation foam! I would be for telling your realitor that she needs to stuff a sock in it, and that if you want her advise you will ask for it otherwise zip it.
You will find a house, my friend told be that February is the busiest realistate month so see if more houses come on the market.
I also found the creative use of foam pretty funny. Maybe I should try some. Hang in there, you'll find the right house despite Mary
First photo: niiiice. ;)
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