Steps to Avoiding Responsibility - Part 5

[FakingIt_MakingIt]

The listing is really easy to find....and man, that house is tiny.

[HashtagBlessed]

I enjoy looking at real estate and actually saved this house a couple weeks ago when it was for sale, thinking it was cute and something they might be attracted to. The neighborhood looks charming, but it looks like they're in a not great part of the neighborhood- on the outskirts near a busy road and run down businesses. It looks like the previous owners were into gardening.

My husband and I actually own a home built around the same time that is around the same size (tiny), but we bought it when we were newly married before kids. I don't think I would go with less than a thousand square feet if I already had one child and plans for another soon. Only because it's unwise to buy and then turn around and sell so quickly, so you don't want something that you're going to out grow in less than 7 years or so. I love small spaces and like to be organized and minimal. We will have our first baby in this home and perhaps our second, but with plans to move to a larger home before grade school. I thought it was ridiculous back when they were buying all of that over-sized furniture for their California rental. None of that is going to fit in this place. I love the mudroom/laundry room, but the lack of a dining nook of any kind is awkward.

$244,000 is a *really* high budget for people probably making less than $20K a year off of views before taxes plus brand deals. Sure, they aren't paying for childcare, but they also aren't getting employer subsidized healthcare or any retirement match. I'm guessing they have next to nothing saved for the future.

[ewokfan11]

I'm just jealous they are .3 miles to a Taco Bell!

[lavenderlove]

Ok that's a HUGE nope for me on that house! The house itself? Eh. It's OK. Nothing totally wrong with it besides being tiny. but they literally live next to a gas station! No thank you! This "amazing" back yard has a gas station for a view. Not to mention the constant noise and traffic coming through there. And from what I can see on Google street view, I'm not seeing what's soooo great about this location that they absolutely love! They can walk to a gas station, a motel, a car dealership, and a money tree?? Wow. So hipster. But really, when I saw the house and the price, I assumed it was in some really cool area where you can walk to restaurants and shops. It doesn't look that way. The one good thing is that the schools look to be pretty good? I don't get what the hype is with that area, at least where they are. Seems pretty run down and boring to me.

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[jmoysa]

I’m surprised that either of their parents didn’t try and talk them out of that house. Big red flag to me is that property next door with the mobile home on it. Also that patio really needs some major work done on it, by the pictures, it doesn’t look that safe.

Corbin and Kelsey are both pretty lazy and I can’t see either of them putting in time and effort to keep that yard up. There really isn’t any grass.

I’m sure they read the listing and saw raised beds and thought “wow look this is already done for us!” The area looks... not sure how to put it, depressed.

Kelsey thinks they’re going to put that farm table in the living room to eat? As I remember their sofa is a sectional. Then put those two big cars of June’s and there’s no room! Hahaha.


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[ewokfan11]

The area looks... not sure how to put it, depressed.

Kelsey thinks they’re going to put that farm table in the living room to eat? As I remember their sofa is a sectional. Then put those two big cars of June’s and there’s no room! Hahaha.

They live near a main road/commercial area, but the area itself is nice and very historic. They just found the only house in the area they could afford. They are just about a mile from all the nice shops and restaurants. They are also walking/biking distance to the river, parks and that greenbelt they are always using. They are also just 3 blocks from the elementary school, so that a big plus for June.

This is an "urban" neighborhood, so it's going to have major streets and commercial areas. They don't have the $$$ for the $500K-$600K homes closer to the central part of the so-called "North End" of Boise. They are on the cusp, but they can still say they live in trendy North Boise.

[chloe6124]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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[jmoysa]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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They paid $199,000


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[ewokfan11]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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They paid $199,000

Just curious where you saw that?? The seller bought it for $195K in late 2017, so the seller would be losing quite a bit of money from this sale to corbin and kelsey—especially with the electrical work they paid for. If that's the real sold price the seller was looking to get rid of that house FAST!

[chloe6124]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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They paid $199,000


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Still outrageous. I can’t even comprehend prices of houses in some areas. Like I said where I live that would get you a 4 bedroom 2k sf home that is brand new. I just can’t wrap my mind around it. Glad I live in one of the most affordable states in the country.


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[ewokfan11]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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They paid $199,000


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Still outrageous. I can’t even comprehend prices of houses in some areas. Like I said where I live that would get you a 4 bedroom 2k sf home that is brand new. I just can’t wrap my mind around it. Glad I live in one of the most affordable states in the country.

Yep, it really depends on where you live. In Portland their house in a central neighborhood would easily be $500K+. Westside of LA it would be over $1M.

Boise happens to be growing pretty fast (because people can't afford Portland or Seattle anymore), so the prices are going up, up, up.

[jmoysa]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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They paid $199,000

Just curious where you saw that?? The seller bought it for $195K in late 2017, so the seller would be losing quite a bit of money from this sale to corbin and kelsey—especially with the electrical work they paid for. If that's the real sold price the seller was looking to get rid of that house FAST!

It was on one of the websites I saw today. Sorry can’t remember which one, but not Zillow. I was surprised by that # too.

Who knows exactly what the sellers had to pay for, we know these two embellish things to suit them. Thought it was a huge drop from the original price. I thought he said something about stairs out the back deck, but it’s not a deck and didn’t look like there were stairs. Were there?


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[chloe6124]

I will say it looks pretty nice inside. They just need to do major work on the outside to get curb appeal. I would never buy a house though next to a mobile home and gas station. But that is their choice.


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[fossilfinger]

244k for that house lol. It amazes me what people will pay for a dump. Especially next to a mobile home. I live in INDIANA and you could buy a nice brand new construction with a lot of upgrades for that.


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They paid $199,000


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Still outrageous. I can’t even comprehend prices of houses in some areas. Like I said where I live that would get you a 4 bedroom 2k sf home that is brand new. I just can’t wrap my mind around it. Glad I live in one of the most affordable states in the country.


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It's not the state they live in, it's entirely the area of the city. They're paying for location. Within any medium to large metropolitan area there will be houses that are similar to each other in size and quality that vary by hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on which neighborhood they're in.

[chloe6124]

They paid $199,000


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Still outrageous. I can’t even comprehend prices of houses in some areas. Like I said where I live that would get you a 4 bedroom 2k sf home that is brand new. I just can’t wrap my mind around it. Glad I live in one of the most affordable states in the country.


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It's not the state they live in, it's entirely the area of the city. They're paying for location. Within any medium to large metropolitan area there will be houses that are similar to each other in size and quality that vary by hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on which neighborhood they're in.

I live in the second biggest city in IN. It’s defintly a medium size city. It’s actually growing super fast because of the low cost of living. I know some people just really need to be in a certain location and will pay the price for that house. That is there choice and everyone is different.

I don’t watch them really but watching the video of the house tour it really does fit their vibe.


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[ewokfan11]

I will say it looks pretty nice inside. They just need to do major work on the outside to get curb appeal. I would never buy a house though next to a mobile home and gas station. But that is their choice.

First of all, their next door neighbor to the left has a house and that "mobile home" is a CAMPING TRAILER—it's just parked in their side yard. I think they are called 5th wheels? It's 100% not a mobile home. They live in Idaho...this is normal. You can see the yellow house on that lot if you look at Google Maps.

Secondly, the gas station is about a block away. I don't think it's a big deal at all. It faces the main road, not their street.

Look, they wanted to live in central Boise, but don't have a ton of $$$$$. This is probably the best deal they could get. Honestly, if Boise keeps growing and they just sit on that house for two years they will easily make a profit. That location is VERY central and they have a good-sized lot. It even has alley access.

I wouldn't buy a house that small, but the location doesn't bother me at all. They are close to tons of stuff and not stuck in the 'burbs.

[chloe6124]

I will say it looks pretty nice inside. They just need to do major work on the outside to get curb appeal. I would never buy a house though next to a mobile home and gas station. But that is their choice.

First of all, their next door neighbor to the left has a house and that "mobile home" is a CAMPING TRAILER—it's just parked in their side yard. I think they are called 5th wheels? It's 100% not a mobile home. They live in Idaho...this is normal. You can see the yellow house on that lot if you look at Google Maps.

Secondly, the gas station is about a block away. I don't think it's a big deal at all. It faces the main road, not their street.

Look, they wanted to live in central Boise, but don't have a ton of $$$$$. This is probably the best deal they could get. Honestly, if Boise keeps growing and they just sit on that house for two years they will easily make a profit. That location is VERY central and they have a good-sized lot. It even has alley access.

I wouldn't buy a house that small, but the location doesn't bother me at all. They are close to tons of stuff and not stuck in the 'burbs.

That makes sense. They bought what they can afford. If they got one with a extra bedroom that is more dollars. Like I said I think it is really cute inside. It defintly fits who they are.


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[lavenderlove]

I will say it looks pretty nice inside. They just need to do major work on the outside to get curb appeal. I would never buy a house though next to a mobile home and gas station. But that is their choice.

First of all, their next door neighbor to the left has a house and that "mobile home" is a CAMPING TRAILER—it's just parked in their side yard. I think they are called 5th wheels? It's 100% not a mobile home. They live in Idaho...this is normal. You can see the yellow house on that lot if you look at Google Maps.

Secondly, the gas station is about a block away. I don't think it's a big deal at all. It faces the main road, not their street.

Look, they wanted to live in central Boise, but don't have a ton of $$$$$. This is probably the best deal they could get. Honestly, if Boise keeps growing and they just sit on that house for two years they will easily make a profit. That location is VERY central and they have a good-sized lot. It even has alley access.

I wouldn't buy a house that small, but the location doesn't bother me at all. They are close to tons of stuff and not stuck in the 'burbs.

So my Google maps street views has a weird glitch. One view is the gas station is about a block away with a few houses in between like you said. But then other shots show the gas station literally right across the street they're on the corner of. Like you can clearly see it from their driveway. It's like one shot of it is completely different. I was really confused why you said it was a block away because that's not what I saw, so I went back and looked. It's weird.

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[Nothankyou]

One thing that will really suck about that house is how June’s room is right next to the living room. After putting her to bed at night they’ll have to be super quiet so they don’t wake her up.

My kids are light sleepers, so I know that house wouldn’t work for us! Even with sound machines.


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I got such anxiety watching the tour I felt as if I had bought it! It is all fine if they like it but using terms as our dream home,sign our life away, etc I did not expect this. Also Kels is going on about character, using vocab like massive and spacious gave me even more anxiety! Having being present in the built of my own home my anxiety increased tenfold walking through those rooms.
For one all the windows need changing to double or triple glazing if it is to be heat efficient, there is no proper wall to place the double bed , under the window in snowy winter, and two no less is a no no! And to add to that a door window! The master bedroom will be freezing cold!
Security wise the house is a nightmare to secure! The kitchen needs a major revamp and the living space slash entry way slash dining area is tiny even empty, I feel a tiny apartment would be more comfortable than this house! Each to their own of course but I wouldn’t like to think how much money this tiny space needs to be cosy as Kels keeps saying!