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04-03-2008, 10:34 AM
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L.U.S.T. Girl
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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We purchased Brand New Construction in 2003 and still had to put about 100K into it. The yard was a mess by I could see the potential. I still have about 2 acres up on the hill that I want to clear out and perhaps put in a nice japanese or english garden... if I'm still here that is. Also there's the "pond". It puts alot of potential buyers off but I can see a nice fountain in the middle... perhaps build it up in the center and put in a nice gazebo... a little bridge to get to the gazebo... ok, I think I just spent another 50K..lol : )
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04-03-2008, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NJ
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Originally Posted by wileynj
We purchased Brand New Construction in 2003 and still had to put about 100K into it. The yard was a mess by I could see the potential. I still have about 2 acres up on the hill that I want to clear out and perhaps put in a nice japanese or english garden... if I'm still here that is. Also there's the "pond". It puts alot of potential buyers off but I can see a nice fountain in the middle... perhaps build it up in the center and put in a nice gazebo... a little bridge to get to the gazebo... ok, I think I just spent another 50K..lol : )
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you bring up a good point. my advice is "just because you buy new construction don't think once you walk in the door you're done". you'd be shocked with the expenses that come with a new home. |
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04-03-2008, 10:53 AM
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L.U.S.T. Girl
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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I signed up for this website a few weeks ago because I want to win that Eco-Friendly Green Home in Hilton Head, SC. Hand's off Alex - it's mine!!! Anyway - they occasional send me these great little helpful hints so I thought I would share: 10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home - 2008 : Home & Garden Television |
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04-03-2008, 10:58 AM
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Consumed by Darkness
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Here but I spend time There.
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Psssst.....I'll have you know that I enter that contest on a daily basis  |
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04-03-2008, 10:59 AM
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L.U.S.T. Girl
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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Originally Posted by tahiti
you bring up a good point. my advice is "just because you buy new construction don't think once you walk in the door you're done". you'd be shocked with the expenses that come with a new home.
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No kidding! This winter I finally decided to get rid of all those ugly gold door knobs that builders love to give you : ) I replaced them all with oil rubbed bronze fittings instead.. I shopped on-line to save a few bucks and to avoid Home Cheapo / Lowes downgraded line of knobs, etc. - the knobs came to about 300.00..not bad..then I got to the hinges!!! OMG - $700.00 just for the hinges!! It was worth it though as they look great! I don't even want to mention how much it was to replace the cheap and nasty gold light fixtures..lol : ) Why do builders do that anyway... for a few bucks more...put in decent stuff please! |
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04-03-2008, 11:01 AM
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L.U.S.T. Girl
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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Psssst.....I'll have you know that I enter that contest on a daily basis |
How did I know that already : ) Tell ya what, If I win, I'll give you the "Hybrid GMAC Yukon" - bit of an oxymoron don't ya think? ..lol : ) And If you win, you keep the truck and give me the house? Sound fair? |
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04-03-2008, 11:07 AM
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Consumed by Darkness
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Here but I spend time There.
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How did I know that already : ) Tell ya what, If I win, I'll give you the "Hybrid GMAC Yukon" - bit of an oxymoron don't ya think? ..lol : ) And If you win, you keep the truck and give me the house? Sound fair?
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Oh terri, terri, terri....my dear online friend, don't you know you'll have to deal w/ my wife about that house. I'll take the yukon anytime, It can reduce what I spend on gas on my commute tremendously. But I tell you what....I'll trade you the ecco green house for the land on your property that way I can move my home into yours. Now don't let me demolishing your house get in the way of such a wonderful friendship lol |
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04-03-2008, 11:13 AM
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L.U.S.T. Girl
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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Oh terri, terri, terri....my dear online friend, don't you know you'll have to deal w/ my wife about that house. I'll take the yukon anytime, It can reduce what I spend on gas on my commute tremendously. But I tell you what....I'll trade you the ecco green house for the land on your property that way I can move my home into yours. Now don't let me demolishing your house get in the way of such a wonderful friendship lol
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I'll take that deal.... but be smart - subdivide out my house, sell it to someone you like and put yours on the nice remaining corner piece with the lovely view of the horse farm : ) I'm not just a pretty face ya know ; ) |
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04-03-2008, 11:20 AM
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Consumed by Darkness
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Here but I spend time There.
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Originally Posted by wileynj
I'll take that deal.... but be smart - subdivide out my house, sell it to someone you like and put yours on the nice remaining corner piece with the lovely view of the horse farm : ) I'm not just a pretty face ya know ; )
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Not just a pretty face?? (Gasp!) :::taking eyes off breast area::: oh, so that's what you look like? LOL. I won't subdivide, I hate people living too close to me, if there's one thing that I would change about my home is that...more room. |
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04-03-2008, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Originally Posted by wileynj
No kidding! This winter I finally decided to get rid of all those ugly gold door knobs that builders love to give you : ) I replaced them all with oil rubbed bronze fittings instead.. I shopped on-line to save a few bucks and to avoid Home Cheapo / Lowes downgraded line of knobs, etc. - the knobs came to about 300.00..not bad..then I got to the hinges!!! OMG - $700.00 just for the hinges!! It was worth it though as they look great! I don't even want to mention how much it was to replace the cheap and nasty gold light fixtures..lol : ) Why do builders do that anyway... for a few bucks more...put in decent stuff please!
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That's actually one of my business ideas- following around the builders and offering all of the upgrades they don't- better fixtures, nicer hardware, etc.- so don't be getting any ideas lady........... |
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