derf Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 So the first big hurdle has cleared. I've got my pre-approval lined up so I can start focusing on buying a house. My group just got word that we may move over to the Denver Tech Center, which is 20 miles or so from where I work now (south end of Wadsworth in Littleton) Since I may get moved back, I'm focusing my search between the two. My only requirements are no HOA, a secure place to park a trailer and at least a 2 car garage. The houses aren't cheap but there are a few options in Littleton and Englewood, but also one or two in Castle Rock. The next couple of weeks will be an adventure, that's for sure.
CODriver Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 I grew up in Englewood. It's a nice place, but you'll have trouble finding a neighbourhood without HOA. Prices are getting ridiculous too, but good luck As long as nothing horrible happens the values will keep rising, so buying is a great idea.
Smokeyyank Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Id scratch Castle rock. Douglass county taxes suck, water is more and it has blown up and will keep growing. That development between Santa fe and roxburgh is going to bring 30k more people there. Englewood or Littleton are great. Englewood has come a long way and it's nice being pretty central to everything. When I used to live there I had to drive over by Centennial airport. Took belleview all the way and was about 20ish minutes for a commute. I still miss that house. Loved that area.
CODriver Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 The Englewood area is great. Now, it could just be my childhood nostalgia, but it really was a nice place. If you can find a place and have the opportunity, go for it. (Technically I was in Greenwood village but it's that weird stretch, basically Englewood )
derf Posted February 13, 2020 Author Posted February 13, 2020 I already found a good one in Englewood. Going to try to make an offer on it tomorrow or Friday.
derf Posted February 13, 2020 Author Posted February 13, 2020 So I found a decent little house near Cherry Hills in Englewood. Put an offer in. We'll see what happens.
derf Posted February 14, 2020 Author Posted February 14, 2020 When you get the counter offer and sign it...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 soooooooo.... do we get to see any pics of this place?
jdog Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Real question is how many Comanches can we fit? Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231.
derf Posted February 14, 2020 Author Posted February 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Pete M said: soooooooo.... do we get to see any pics of this place? It's a bungalow which is big enough for me. And a 2 car garage out back. I'll probably put a gate in the fence so I can store one of the project Comanches there along with a trailer. This, of course, assumes the inspection and everything goes well.
derf Posted February 14, 2020 Author Posted February 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, jdog said: Real question is how many Comanches can we fit? Stock 1988 swb 4.0 ax15 np 231. No more than 2. I still have the XJ and the Subaru to park as well.
Smokeyyank Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Nice! I was off tufts and Broadway. Was nice being able to walk to Ace and the auto part store. Good luck on the rest.
derf Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 The inspection went pretty well. Nothing really huge but I'm going to follow up with an engineer looking at a few things in the foundation to get final write off. We were looking at the garage and the guy across the alley opened up his garage about halfway. I didn't get to talk to him but he had a garage full of truck, maybe Jeep parts in progress. I think he and I will get along just fine.
plabruse Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 10:14 AM, derf said: It's a bungalow which is big enough for me. And a 2 car garage out back. I'll probably put a gate in the fence so I can store one of the project Comanches there along with a trailer. This, of course, assumes the inspection and everything goes well. The house looks cozy, based on the pictures. :)
Zambeezy Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 Congrats, looks like a winner! We'll have to swap details once we both move to our new houses, always good to have Comanche Clubbers to work on our MJs with!
derf Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 Definitely. I can foresee a number of wrench-a-thons in the future. I haven't really even started on my project yet. But it's getting a V8 swap and tons and will be running on 40's. But it's still a stock 4cyl right now. And I'm always down to lend a hand with anyone else's projects as well.
Pete M Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 I should be driving through denver this fall
derf Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, Pete M said: I should be driving through denver this fall We'll have plenty of projects for you to help with.
derf Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 Just now, Pete M said: I'll bring my tools If you're driving a jeep long distance, you better.
Pete M Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 nah, I'll be in the '16 Durango hauling my folks' travel trailer across the country for them. but yeah, I always bring a pile of tools anyway. I like to be prepared.
derf Posted February 20, 2020 Author Posted February 20, 2020 So... There is an issue with the foundation and the seller is refusing to have a structural engineer look at it. He's a contractor so he probably knows it's going to cost him plenty to fix it. It may be time to pull the eject handle on this one...
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