House update

[h_oll_y]

So things are going full-steam ahead with the mortgage. My mom went and signed a bunch of paperwork today and her name will be added to other paperwork. Unfortunately, she's probably going to have to go to closing with us now. That is kind of shitty because now, in addition to everything else, we have to ask her to ask for a day off work. I FEEL LIKE A SHIT. I am losing points as a daughter rapidly.

Sue, our loan officer, is saying that everything will probably be ready by closing. The only damn thing I have to say about that is that it better fucking be ready or she had better leave the country if she entertains any dreams of escaping my rage. FUCKING HOMICIDE IS WHAT I AM GETTING AT.

The ancient furnace was inspected today and it's completely inefficient. It might be a miracle that it actually produces heat. The inspector/service man said that he expects it would use probably a gallon of heating oil an hour. LOLOLOLOL. GREAT. FUCK I WANT TO STAB MYSELF IN THE EYE. But I guess the sellers are apparently very willing to work with us on getting a new furnace installed. You bet your ass, they are. They are closing on 4 properties on the 30th, one of them being their new home. They might be in something of a tight spot. So yeah. Andy thinks we should ask them to go halfsies (halvsies?) but I don't know. I want them to pay as much as possible, of course. We'll have to pay at least $500, as that was what we marked for a deductible if there was work that needed to be done. Andy called Budd and Budd said that if it was available, we should get a natural gas furnace installed. Under the list of things we can't afford: A NEW FURNACE.

I am going to go slam my head in the cupboard door about a million times now. Someone bring me some wine.

ETA: I guess we're going to ask the sellers for $2,500 at closing, in addition to the seller's help we've already agreed to, to go towards a new natural gas furnace.

Comments

[bellasmommy.livejournal.com]

She knows you will pay her back (not necessarily in a financial sense) someday for all her help, bb.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

What would a person do with that many bananas though?

[gonzostar.livejournal.com]

make banana hot dogs.

[cmariewt.livejournal.com]

O
M
G

That is brilliant!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

I was really grossed out until I saw the picture... Now I am only mildly grossed out. Not by the idea but... there is lot lacking in that presentation!

[gonzostar.livejournal.com]

yeah i couldn't find a good picture quickly. one of my classmates used it on a homework assignment as a "hot tip" to get kids to eat fruit. hahaha.

(and for me, i'd skip the jelly or whatever. banana and PB only.)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

I'd use honey instead of jelly... and a roll that wasn't so big.

[gonzostar.livejournal.com]

yup, just a slice of wheat bread would do the trick. toasted. mmm.

[starcrossedlady.livejournal.com]

What kind of wine, love?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

A fruity white, please.

[cmariewt.livejournal.com]

But I guess the sellers are apparently very willing to work with us on getting a new furnace installed.

In this market sellers are willing to do anything short of getting on their knees for an old fashioned knob job to sell a house. And some might NOT even stop short of that.

Just think, in another few months you can look back at these entries and be relieved it's all over. also look back on these next time you feel like selling/buying your house.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

Well, we're not just up and buying this house on a whim! If that were the case, it wouldn't be nearly so stressful!

I will be relieve when it is over though.

[cmariewt.livejournal.com]

"I FEEL LIKE A SHIT. I am losing points as a daughter rapidly. "

Ahh but you are forgetting something. Your mom is more than aware that you will likely be the one picking out her nursing home.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

Well, I hope not. That's a sad thought.

[scarletgestalt.livejournal.com]

Have you ever seen the bumper sticker "Be good to your kids, because they'll pick your nursing home"?

Everything evens out over time. And right now time (and money) is in short supply, so when you have more of it, you can give more back.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

I haven't though I have heard the sentiment before. We threaten Andy's mom with it. But.... we like my mom.

[lucy2905.livejournal.com]

Awww, everything will work out in the end, don't worry!
(Although I know from the hell I went through last month that "don't worry" really doesn't offer any consolation, but I mean well, anyway).

A natural gas furnace would be good. Definitely make them pay as much as their willing.

[lucy2905.livejournal.com]

Crap. THEY'RE willing. I blame Friday.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

Yeah, I told Andy that we should have Bill ask how much they are willing to pony up. He thinks we should come at them with a number though.

[halimeister.livejournal.com]

I've got wine and narcotic drugs for ya!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_holly/]

Haha. You might need those a little more than I do!