Gratitude

[ny biker]

I was going to post in the April rides thread, just to catch up for the record, to note some good bike rides from the last couple of weeks of that month. But instead I'll just sum them up here -- I'm grateful that I've found good cycling friends to ride with.

[OakLeaf]

Thanks to the moderators for cleaning up yesterday's spam attack!

[Crankin]

I think that was the worst I've seen here!

So, we have an offer on our house. We lowered the price a lot (3 times) and the offer is less than the price, but we accepted... we replied with we accept, but no contingencies and that inspection is purely for their information. They accepted the terms. We have fast tracked the process, with inspection on Wednesday, hope to have the P and S on Friday. Of course there are absolutely no structural or safety issues with the house, but we know the inspector will say the water heater and furnace should be replaced. They are working well, recently inspected, but are nearing their natural end. We will not pay for that.
The buyers story kind of resonated with us, perhaps on purpose, but it is not a lie. They are renting in West Concord, young family, with 3 elementary aged kids. The amount they offered is the limit of what they can afford, and they are pre-approved. Our neighborhood sends kids to the elementary school in West Concord, as it is the closest in miles, but on the other side of the highway that divides my town. They do not want to change schools. So, they are limited in money and geographic area. They kind of reminded us of ourselves when we moved here... of course we lived in a cheaper rent town for 6 years, but the story resonated with us. Right now what's selling in our town is one 1.5 million or above, or less than 450K, which means it's either a condo or an older ranch, which will be torn down for a new home. Our home is in neither of these categories. So, we are taking the $ and running. We have never seen a home as an investment, and we only made a big profit on the last home we sold. Just want the process to be done with.

[Catrin]

Sounds like it's good I didn't visit the site over the last couple days We have a GREAT admin team!

Congratulations Crankin - may it work out to the benefit of everyone!

[emily_in_nc]

Congratulations, Crankin!

Hope everything goes smoothly with the sale and you can move forward quickly. Sounds like it will all be fine.

[OakLeaf]

Congratulations, Crankin! Glad you're seeing the light at the end of that tunnel.

[Crankin]

We are moving ahead with the home sale... inspection went well, our agent was there, and we monitored it on the video camera we have outside the house. We also have audio on it, so when we heard something, we texted our agent, and she brought up the correct answer! They saw the camera (we heard them say "Oh, he might be watching us"), but they had no idea about the audio. Anyway, they want a few of the things we have left there, in the garage, so we are selling them to the buyers at a low cost, except for the power washer, we will give to our son. We will sign the P&S Friday as planned. These people are super excited, they renting an apartment with 3 kids, so they are eager.
Grateful to be done with this, almost.

[Pax]

Happy for you, Crankin!


I'm grateful to be loved by a profoundly wonderful woman. I want to try and get the asthma under control before I throw in the towel, but today she says (while watching me gasp) "I will leave today, lets get in the car and go now". So supportive and loving, I am so lucky!