Looking for an identification of this dialogue: "Is that cool?" "Yes. That's extremely cool."
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posted by Greg Nog
on Aug 8, 2011 -
5 answers
Is it normal for an escrow company to request addition of an addendum AFTER all the papers have been signed but before officially closing?
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posted by rybreadmed
on Aug 2, 2011 -
5 answers
We're buying a house built in Boston in 1915 and are trying to find out the style (i.e. Folk Victorian) of the house.
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posted by jdl
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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I'm asking for my mom who is worried for her sister -
Should my aunt/her sister continue to pay to keep clearing her credit while waiting to close on her house?
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posted by grablife365
on Jul 22, 2011 -
17 answers
Where would you post an advert for a house for sale in Princeton which would have great appeal for a kayaker or naturalist?
posted by lfeather
on Jul 14, 2011 -
8 answers
My stucco house needs sandblasting! Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that does home sandblasting in the Minneapolis area?
posted by radioaction
on Jul 11, 2011 -
1 answer
Our attic space is very very hot. We have ridge vents, and two (small) gable vents, but no soffit vents whatsoever because the house (a 2000 sq foot 1960s ranch) doesn't have soffits. Instead, when you look up at the side of the house, you just see the bottom of the roof; there's just no place to install a soffit vent.
The AC vents run through the attic. The previous owner put 20" of insulation in, which seems to be keeping things manageable, but I'm sure that we're losing a lot of cooling via the attic. As, again, it is unbelievably hot in there. I've actually been leaving the attic stairs in the garage down when I'm home, with the garage door open, in the hopes that some airflow will result.
How can we cool it down? I know that just adding powered fans will do next to nothing as there's nowhere to draw the air from (b/c no soffit vents). Any experience with any new fangled systems? Austin, Texas (so snow is not an issue). The house has stood for 50 years like this, as have all the houses around it, so I know that we don't
have to do anything, but I'd like to if there's a reasonable solution.
posted by seventyfour
on Jul 11, 2011 -
18 answers
Are we entitled to our deposit for a house we put an offer on but canceled the sale due to the electrical wiring?
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posted by ljs30
on Jul 8, 2011 -
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I want to look into planning a solar panel solution for my home, as electricity has hit 50c/kwh and doesn't look like it's ever going down. Where are the best resources online to learn about the various options and techniques?
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posted by Static Vagabond
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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Say I wanted to buy 1000 metres squared of suburban land to build a house on. Is my family allowed to live in a couple of caravans on the site while the house is being built, or will my local council nix that? I'm in Australia by the way.
posted by singingfish
on Jun 19, 2011 -
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I just sold my house under short sale. The tenant promised me he would be out before the sale, but he didn't leave and is squatting there. He also didn't pay me rent for the last two months since I didn't know he was living there. How should I handle this?
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posted by zug
on Jun 16, 2011 -
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Should I buy a house in Bristol, UK, or wait?
I have a 100k deposit, and a 100k mortgage in principle. Should I buy a house or flat in Bristol UK?
I am single, 32, more or less happy renting, and have no reason to buy other than a sense of cultural obligation, boredom with renting, and available cash.
There is nothing tying me to Bristol, if you have any golden location tips I'm willing to travel.
posted by choppyes
on Jun 13, 2011 -
12 answers
What financing options are available for first time home-buyers who want to have some cash available after closing to make some repairs and renovations before moving in?
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posted by Inkoate
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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My cousin and I live in separate parts of the country currently, but we'd like to go in together on a 10+ acre piece of land roughly 30 minutes outside of St. Louis now with the intentions of both building on it several years down the road. What are we not considering?
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posted by wordsmith
on Jun 5, 2011 -
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Earlier this month, there was a fire in the house my boyfriend and I were renting. Basically the attic fan caused a fairly extensive fire which moved through the ducts and damaged the roof and ceiling. Not much damage was done to the ground floor, other than smoke and water. My boyfriend and I are now considering buying the house, and are looking for advice and experiences you might have for this situation.
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posted by odayoday
on May 25, 2011 -
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Several friends and I would like to rent out a house. Some of us have lived at apartments, but most have only lived at home with their parents all their lives. Most of us are 20-21 years old. We are all in the same fraternity...
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posted by Mach3avelli
on May 18, 2011 -
25 answers
What is the coolest thing you can imagine doing at a historic house?
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posted by Miko
on May 5, 2011 -
66 answers
Who was the 1970's-era alternative house design author and builder who was killed when a house of his own design collapsed?
posted by Jackson
on May 2, 2011 -
3 answers
My same-sex partner and I have separated (to my shock and opposition) after a few years of hard financial times. While I am holding out hope that she will come to her senses, I need help deciding on what to do (especially regarding our house) in case we can't resolve our issues.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2011 -
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After reading
this post, I've realized that I want my next house to be.. different. How do I go about finding a warehouse/church/water tower to convert into a home?
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posted by Adridne
on Apr 20, 2011 -
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Do real estate sellers ever falsely claim to have a competing offer to drum up a sense of urgency and drive up your own offer? That would be really unethical, right? But is there any way to verify their claim of another offer?
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posted by ms.codex
on Apr 15, 2011 -
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We're about to tear up old, nasty carpet and install some new non-carpet flooring. But after way too much time spent researching, I'm still completely confused about the best option that combines sustainability, durability, and appearance without breaking the bank.
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posted by laze
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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You are not my structural engineer: I'm interested in a house that has a "settling" problem. There's a 2-inch gap in the floor moulding in the master bedroom. There's a small crack visible on the wall on the first floor directly below. Other than that, no visible issues (but I haven't looked too hard and were directed to these problems by the disclosure statement.) Is this a "RUN!!" situation or is there a scenario which can result in a clean bill of health? The house was built in 1910, is otherwise in beautiful condition, and we're in New England.
posted by moammargaret
on Apr 10, 2011 -
11 answers
My house gets its water from a well. I've been noticing the well pump running at odd times, even when water is not being used. As a test, I double checked that all faucets were off, no washer in use etc. Sure enough the gauge on the pressure tank was slowly dropping, at a rate of about 5psi/min. There is no visible leak anywhere. Any suggestions on how I track this down?
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posted by cosmac
on Apr 10, 2011 -
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Could anyone make any reasonable comparisons between the Numark MixDeck and the Devon 1200 with a Denon Mixer?
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posted by fantasticninety
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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