Just moved last Friday
Willow
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http://tours.ottlist.com/public/vtour/display/284312?a=1
That was the realtor's link and no there is no more snow here. The previous owner(s) only the man lived there for about 6 months. House is pretty much brand new. Came with no appliances or AC. or window coverings. That's all been taken care of (3 1/2 inch shutters for the majority of the house). It sits on a corner lot which is 76 ft wide, perfect for the kids to play. Master is smaller than our last one but not a big concern. Had a new Chamberlain belt drive garage door opener installed which has MyQ (yet to be set up). If you look at the family room, great room, however not great for HT. I've lost my rears and the couch is against the opposing wall from the fireplace and our TV is where his was. Again not ideal because people on the couch have to watch sideways. I didn't want to mount it over the fp (it was too high). Eventually the basement will be finished. We've had the kids rooms and master painted so far. Playroom and rest of the house still builder's primer. Garage has been airing out when we can as he smoked in there. Our son is getting accustomed to it very fast. Our two year old daughter, not so much. She keeps saying she wants to go home. I'm sure in due time. I'm looking forward to getting more settled.
That was the realtor's link and no there is no more snow here. The previous owner(s) only the man lived there for about 6 months. House is pretty much brand new. Came with no appliances or AC. or window coverings. That's all been taken care of (3 1/2 inch shutters for the majority of the house). It sits on a corner lot which is 76 ft wide, perfect for the kids to play. Master is smaller than our last one but not a big concern. Had a new Chamberlain belt drive garage door opener installed which has MyQ (yet to be set up). If you look at the family room, great room, however not great for HT. I've lost my rears and the couch is against the opposing wall from the fireplace and our TV is where his was. Again not ideal because people on the couch have to watch sideways. I didn't want to mount it over the fp (it was too high). Eventually the basement will be finished. We've had the kids rooms and master painted so far. Playroom and rest of the house still builder's primer. Garage has been airing out when we can as he smoked in there. Our son is getting accustomed to it very fast. Our two year old daughter, not so much. She keeps saying she wants to go home. I'm sure in due time. I'm looking forward to getting more settled.
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Congrats - looks great!Pio Elete Pro 520
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Thank you. We looked a house just like this one last year but found out there was retail space going in behind it. My wife and I have been wanting to move for a while now and we made it happen. When we first walked in just as you see it on the tour, it felt comfortable and right. It is starting to feel better every day as more of our stuff gets placed properly and hung on walls. We love the front porch, it provides shade and we can sit and watch the kids play in the front yard. The one major downside is the linen closet it smaller.
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Very nice! Hope you have many memorable years there. It would seem from the price that you're CLOSE to a MAJOR metropolitan area, which is probably a good thing.
As to the TV. From the picture, it would seem that you are directly in front of it and NOT viewing from a side angle. Can you clarify this?Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
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Very nice! Hope you have many memorable years there. It would seem from the price that you're CLOSE to a MAJOR metropolitan area, which is probably a good thing.
As to the TV. From the picture, it would seem that you are directly in front of it and NOT viewing from a side angle. Can you clarify this?
Thanks. Original asking was 459900. House was built in Nov. 2014. We are about 20 mins away from Canada`s Capital downtown we`re in the burbs of Ottawa.
What you see in the tour is not our furniture. It was the previous owner`s stuff. We have no L shaped couch. So ours couch faces the FP but our TV is located where his is.
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Very nice joint Willow, congrats man. Looks to me like you'll be one broke **** for say....30 years ?
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Congrads on the new house and not a bad price either. In my neck of the woods that would be $560 to $600 grand.
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Grats on the new digs Willow."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
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Thanks guys! We're very happy. Couple of things we're on the builder about.
Tonyb- 23 years as it stands. We put a big chunk down from the sale of our old house and we are accelerated bi-weekly payments. Canada did away with anything over 25 years now without going into big fees.
Polk500- move my house in the city we'd be looking at 800k+ which is one reason to stay in the burbs. I watched some hgtv while in San Francisco and they had some 3500 sq ft homes in some states for 250k I was thinking man you can't get much here for that price. Ottawa is a stable city due to it being a mostly civil servant city. We're not toronto or vancouver thank god or we'd be looking at almost a million. That's just crazy!
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Congrats on the new house, enjoy!Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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I like the house a lot. Congrats!Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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I agree! One of my co-worker that lives out there is co-buying a large house downtown. They've been there for years. He says his two checks for the months pay the mortgage and all the rest of the bills come out of his wife's check. That blew my mind!3500 sq ft in San Fran for $250k? I think that might be off. That's Dallas area pricing. I'd expect something that big in San Fran to be approaching seven figures, if not exceeding it. That's a damn fine looking house man. I'm jelly.
Anyway, to Willow, that house is gorgeous, Congrats! I always wonder what the average salary is in areas that have $400K-$500K ave house prices...its must be high.
Where I am in NW Indiana one can find a 4 BR 2500-3000 sq ft home for about $225K-$250K. I'm currently searching for something under $200K...more like $180-$160K. Not a lot so far in the small area that we like. I really don't want to rent another year....2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2 -
congrats on the house, always exciting and tiring to move into a new place. Orleans has grown so much! Used to have family there that moved there over twenty years ago and they moved to the west side of Ottawa about 5 years ago and much has changed there over that time! It is so much bigger than before...I think it used to be one of Canada's fastest growing citieslsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
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3500 sq ft in San Fran for $250k? I think that might be off. That's Dallas area pricing. I'd expect something that big in San Fran to be approaching seven figures, if not exceeding it.
That's a damn fine looking house man. I'm jelly.
I think if you read the post again you will realize he implied that he was watching HGTV while in San Fran and saw homes of 3500sq/ft going for 250K in parts of the US. That would be pretty normal here in East Tennessee. A lot of home for the money compared to large portions of the country. Cost of living is great but we have our own share of negatives as well.
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Congrats on the move, nice house (once the basement is done)!
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congrats on your new home, it sure looks lovely...
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I agree! One of my co-worker that lives out there is co-buying a large house downtown. They've been there for years. He says his two checks for the months pay the mortgage and all the rest of the bills come out of his wife's check. That blew my mind!3500 sq ft in San Fran for $250k? I think that might be off. That's Dallas area pricing. I'd expect something that big in San Fran to be approaching seven figures, if not exceeding it. That's a damn fine looking house man. I'm jelly.
Anyway, to Willow, that house is gorgeous, Congrats! I always wonder what the average salary is in areas that have $400K-$500K ave house prices...its must be high.
Where I am in NW Indiana one can find a 4 BR 2500-3000 sq ft home for about $225K-$250K. I'm currently searching for something under $200K...more like $180-$160K. Not a lot so far in the small area that we like. I really don't want to rent another year....
The average family salary according to stats can for Ottawa $94230 back in 2012. In my community it is 127K according to realtor sites. Stats Can hasn't been updated in a while. Keep in mind that our interest rates are around 2.5 - 3 on a 5 yr term 25 year amortization. Being a Federal Gov city plus Ottawa is also known as silicon valley north really helps. If that helps any.
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Right now we are dealing with a noisy and moving front load Samsung washer. It's on the main floor off the garage. It's on pedestals too. We've had front loaders for the past 10 years and never an issue, mostly because they've been in the basement on concrete floors. (yes the machine is level and bolts removed) We will try the pool noodle hack and vibration absorbing feet before we try reinforcing the floor from underneath. If it wasn't a hassle I'd relocate them in to the basement again but that would involve a plumber, electrician and someone to drill a new exhaust for us.
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I tell you...even my wife desires a main/second floor laundry. The idea sounds cool but I have yet to see one in a model home that is properly insulated. IMO, one needs the Silent Feet plus possibly the floor, wall, ceiling, etc.2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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Willow,
Congratulations and many happy years in a fine home for you and your family.Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.
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Thanks again everyone. So far the pool noodles are working. Didn't even hear the washer running until it played it's jingle. Moved the washer against the outer wall put one pool noodle cut in 3 along the wall and squeezed the machine against them. Not a friggin peep. Tomorrow I'll install the vibe feet when my dad comes over to help me. I might get some for the dryer too so they match and why not.
