The "post pictures of your house" thread

[aychamo_aycono]

Pics of female roommate please!

[newerakb]

Originally Posted by Salshun

Nice cabinets, newerakb. I really want to get a decent bookshelf going. One of the walls in the game room is all black shelving but my roommate already claimed it as her shot glass collection and stereo wall.

Thanks, the bookshelf is from IKEA.
IKEA | Bookcases | BILLY system | BILLY/ BYOM | Bookcase with glass doors

I'd been wanting a good bookcase forever, but I never got around to it until last year.

[Salshun]

Originally Posted by aychamo_aycono

Pics of female roommate please!

Before I do that, let me say this. When I told my girlfriend I was going to have a female roommate, she was naturally a little worried/upset. When she saw her, she was no longer the least bit worried.

That said, do you still want to see a picture of her?

[Blumpster]

Of course.

[Salshun]

Originally Posted by Blumpster

Of course.

She also just had gastric bypass surgery to get her weight under control, still want to see her? You know you guys can't unsee shit, right?

Actually, later edit. We have this 3rd roommate where we're living now, a guy that said "If Salshun moves into the new house, then I won't be." Huge asshole, and she told him "guess you aren't coming with us then.". She also has never been cheap about sharing her alcohol or pills, so regardless of looks, she's an awesome chick.

[Naerik]

2nd house > First house

only because he got it for free...

no downpayment and no closing fees = free house

[EnigmaticParadigm]

Moved into my new house at the end of Feb. This pic is a generic representation of the style of home I purchased. Big enough for a small family and sits on a 10,000 square foot lot.

My backyard looks like Mars, though.

[Salshun]

Originally Posted by EnigmaticParadigm

Moved into my new house at the end of Feb. This pic is a generic representation of the style of home I purchased. Big enough for a small family and sits on a 10,000 square foot lot.

My backyard looks like Mars, though.

Nice. I really dig those big bay windows in the front.

Isn't that style called a "Ranch Home"?

[GrobbeeTrull2.0]

Originally Posted by Naerik

not to downplay anything

but saving for years for:

1. mame machine...3grand tops?
2. remodling bathroom....10 grand?
3. outdoor fireplace.....1grand?
4. jacoozie half broken....2 grand?
5. house in vegas area....250 grand?

but you probably have a 30 year mortgage....so lets say 10% downpayment of 25k

41 grand....life savings


lame :/

We're not all lawyers making 6 figures, chief.

[newerakb]

Originally Posted by Naerik

2nd house > First house

only because he got it for free...

no downpayment and no closing fees = free house

But it kind of sucks having no equity.

[Salshun]

Originally Posted by Naerik

2nd house > First house

only because he got it for free...

no downpayment and no closing fees = free house

I can say it was rather nice just walking in and taking over payments, and him leaving all toys (the gym equipment, pool table, arcade machines, etc was all his, just has no room for it at the new place). I'm going to have to spend a weekend with him learning all the little stuff about the house, like how to clean the jacuzzi, working the grill, every sink has a water filter that i need to learn to clean/replace, changing the games on the mame machine, etc. I really want to do some carpentry, thinking about building a wet bar in the game room, or maybe even a work bench in the garage first, in order to have a good setup to make other stuff.

[Salshun]

Originally Posted by newerakb

Bought my first house a month ago with my fiance, no down payment, sellers covered closing costs. Good stuff. Four years old, 2100 square feet with the basement.

Previous owners left behind their projector, screen, and surround setup. Obligatory pics:

Also man you got Issac, King, Card, Tolkien, Asimov, Koontz, Bradbury...one hell of a collection.

You also have my favorite book of all time, Brave New World. If you want to catch a flick that if you're a nice guy can call an homage and if you're a cynic you WILL call a fat rip off, check out this flick:



IMDB Link:

Equilibrium (2002)

Just read this synopsis and tell me it doesn't scream Huxley:

In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death. Cleric John Preston (Bale) is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. Whe he misses a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, Preston, who has been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly becomes the only person capable of overthrowing it. I will say, however, that Christian Bale is fantastic in it.

[Naerik]

Originally Posted by GrobbeeTrull2.0

We're not all lawyers making 6 figures, chief.

if saving 40k by the time ure 30 is hard then you need to stop spending or stop shitting out kids

[EnigmaticParadigm]

We were exceptionally lucky with our home. Was the 2nd to last home on "Track B" that had not sold yet; two seperate buyers' financing fell through. The house was supposed to sell for $285,000, but we picked it up for $220,000. We got locked in at 5.0% for 30 years. Nehemiah Gift Fund covered our closing and FHA covered our down. We were paying ~ $1200/mo for our apartment previously. With our mortgage, insurance, and taxes included, our monthly payment is now $1,570.

Needless to say, were are happy campers. All "gas appliance" home, so our utilities thus far have been dirt cheap compared to our apartment. I honestly don't have any complaints. Added expenses are obviously garbage, water, sewage, home security, pest control, gardener, etc, but we've been doing just fine (home came in with built-in alarm that we switched over to ADT).

Wish I would have purchased this nice 'lil tax write-off years ago ; I got raped this year in taxes. Go-go making $129,000 and having only your student loan interest and IRA to write off . I could have included "work related purchases," but it wouldn't have made much difference.

WTB tax shelters, PST. Guess I'll have to get married and have the good 'ole Mrs. Uterus pop out 13 kids by December.

Odd tangent, I think I'm the only person left out of my group of friends who hasn't gotten married yet or had kids. I must be a Morlock.

[Salshun]

Truth be told the owner gave me the option of taking over the mortgage or renting and I chose the latter for now with the option to change my mind later. Until I see what the Vegas housing market is going to do I can't get into a $300,000 currently appraising for $650,000