Recent content by Budd311

Yeah that is the plan - Most of builders we initially spoke with wanted us to use their "in house" architect /designers for a "low low fee" but we have to use said builder for the construction. I was adamant about hiring our own architect so we own the plans and can shop the builder. Super happy...

**Overdue UPDATE:** What a journey we went on! 😂 We had everything lined up — plans finalized with both our house architect and landscape architect down to the tiniest detail. But then, out of nowhere, the builder we’d chosen months prior went completely silent—phone disconnected and all. Safe...

LOL! I know the feeling! I spent months trying to find a smaller house with larger garage in the area and it was impossible - to your point my only option was to build. The house we are in now was not for sale in 2015, it was for rent only. Luckily the owner and I was able to negotiate a price...

Definitely off the rails....LOL. But I did get some valuable insights from FSBO sellers, some niche groups to reach out to, and a Realtor's perspective. So at this point I just have my popcorn....🍿🍿🍿 😁

All very valid points and appreciate you taking the time to write it out. If I find the right Realtor it could be a great match, otherwise FSBO is my only other option. This forum has provided some great insight as we get a strategy in place! Thank you!

It was one of the reasons we loved it. Its a "sleeper" home

Wow! This is awesome! Thank you! Thank you!

Funny enough I already reached out to C&O and will be posting/advertising there - great minds think alike! :) Another person mentioned Hemmings so I will be sure to post her once pics/videos are done - thank you!

Great point! forgot about the 3% for buyers agent - makes sense though!

Yeah we are going to have to agree to disagree. LOLOLOLOLOL! My first "house" was a crappy apartment behind a Wal-mart - worked hard enough to save up some money to buy my current house for $390K back in 2015 with an FHA loan so only needed $14K for down payment. Continued busting my ***, live...

We are in Vining Heights - which we love. Close to the city but Cobb County taxes

Not entirely - if you go 10 to 20 miles outside the city there is much cheaper land and but the commute can be gruesome assuming they work within the city Also - I made it to where I am without the silver spoon being 100% self made. Went to college on academic scholarship, started my first...

If speaking about the general masses you are correct. However, as a gearhead I sought out a house with large garage space and smaller living space, which was a challenge. Any house with more then 4 bays had an insane amount of house we did not want. It is a niche market for anyone who wants a...

Agreed - we are not worried about comps - neighbors house in satellite picture came in at $2.5M and teardowns for the same lot size are going for $500K+. So assuming you find a lot/teardown for $500K, which is rare because builders grab them within 24 hours of hitting market, there is no way you...

THIS IS AN AWESOME STORY! thank you for sharing! Notes taken