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Only thing that would be at risk is the $2500 in earnest money depending on timing. Appraisal and inspection haven't happened yet. But I would give that up in a heartbeat if it meant avoiding a bad living situation for years.
It's possible that big dog will be very quiet once he/she settles into the new surroundings.
Maybe it's an indoor dog but they locked it in the yard because it was moving day and the doors were open. Besides, it's the very first day and it takes pets some days to get adjusted to the new surroundings.
The kids are probably inside surfing the internet most days. You just caught them on moving day before they settled into a normal daily routine. Often the kids will be gone visiting friends or doing extracurricular activities after school. In another few weeks school will be starting. Before long the 13 year old will be driving and then you'll only see him/her come and go in his/her car several times per day.
Yeah, it was moving day. But I think there's something fundamentally different about someone who stacks trash bags, cardboard boxes, and a pet carrier outside next to the house rather than keeping it in the garage or otherwise out of sight...as the CC&Rs they just signed stipulate. We went back and they've just added to that pile in the narrow space between our houses.
Only thing that would be at risk is the $2500 in earnest money depending on timing. Appraisal and inspection haven't happened yet. But I would give that up in a heartbeat if it meant avoiding a bad living situation for years.
Go back a few more times. But losing $2,500 would be worth it to me to avoid neighbors with a loud dog they just shout at and kids riding bikes over newly sodded lawn.
See if they dispose of the debris promptly. If not, you will probably be in an endless fuss with the HOA to do something about your neighbors. Who needs that?
Perhaps the builder has another home in a quieter location.
Yeah, it was moving day. But I think there's something fundamentally different about someone who stacks trash bags, cardboard boxes, and a pet carrier outside next to the house rather than keeping it in the garage or otherwise out of sight...as the CC&Rs they just signed stipulate. We went back and they've just added to that pile in the narrow space between our houses.
I'd be more concerned if I was your neighbor and read this. I'd probably give you 2500 to back out
Yeah, it was moving day. But I think there's something fundamentally different about someone who stacks trash bags, cardboard boxes, and a pet carrier outside next to the house rather than keeping it in the garage or otherwise out of sight...as the CC&Rs they just signed stipulate. We went back and they've just added to that pile in the narrow space between our houses.
Take this as a sign that they will do it again at some point, if not regularly. I'm with you. 2500 dollars isn't much to lose if you're going to be unhappy with the neighbors.
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Can anybody show me where they got the idea that the OP qualifies to live in a 55+ community?
Assumptions run wild. . .
Some 55+ neighborhoods actually do allow younger child-free people to purchase homes. Also, living in one is not a guarantee of no children. Grandparents in these communities can and do host young family members during school breaks, and sometimes most of the summer. I think the limit in my parents' neighborhood was six weeks per year.
Back on topic, buying a house is always a crap shoot when it comes to neighbors, and it's even more risky with new construction. That said, I think the OP is over-reacting big time.
I'd be more concerned if I was your neighbor and read this. I'd probably give you 2500 to back out
We have virtually no impact on neighbors. Only ever really outside the house to cut the grass or wash the car. Not the type to actually file a complaint with the city or anything to rat someone out. Would just be a stressor and worry about inpact of potentially junky neighbors on resale.
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