It appears to be SOLD!

[Mike Wowk]

Well after 3 years of 2 house payments on a 15 year mortgage today was the last day for the prospective buyers to back out and we have a contract in hand with a Dec. 8th closing date:TU: Man what a finacial draw this has been. If for some reason this deal falls through :af: You may hear about me on the news when a local reporter interviews my neighbor.." He was a quite guy and kept to himself...Who would have ever thought he would have gone postal:blast: "

[JAMES MCDANIEL]

Not to discourage you at all. I just had my house deal back out the day before it was to close! Her agent was flacky from the start! She had $78,000 down with good credit and she backed out because she said she couldnt get financing! And she ecpects to get her ernest money back because there was a clause on the contract about the financing! Her offer even came with a pre approval letter of up to $260,000.

James

[Mike Wowk]

Well thanks for JINX'N me James:af: I'll have you know if the deal does go sour your first on my list:blast:

[JAMES MCDANIEL]

Mike,

It'll work! I bet less than 5% ever fall apart like mine did. I will cross my fingers until you have the money in your hand.
James

[Mike Wowk]

Too late to make up now...I use PERMANENT INK on my revenge list:Brow:

[John Brown]

It ain't arson if you're working on a Dodge truck you can't sell

:af: :af: :af:

and the flames jump from the garage to the house you can't sell, is it?

not like that could ever happen.........

[LON]

didn't know what to think when I read the title - hoped it was the house and not the Runner.

Are you still coming over to the sticks?

[Tom Miller]

I have no idea how that wad of lighter fluid soaked tissue paper
got stuck in the wiring harness of the ole' Dodge:Do No:

Kind of like the three S's with the neighbor's cat,
Shoot
Shovel
Shut-up
What??:Do No:

[Tim Clary]

Amen Brotha Tom!!!! I HAD the same problem with scratched paint and a few felines in the neighborhood!!!
I guess my barn was the local cat hang out for pet owners to LAZY to care for a cat box...
Damn coyote problem around here!!:Do No: :Do No:
O ya.. Congrats Mike.. We'll keep this on line better than the DODGE TRUCK FOR SALE!!!:laugh:

[hodgesgi]

Hey Mike, not trying to be discouraging but I,ve built and sold 30 new houses a year for the last 5 yrs. and about 10 a year for 5 years before that. Every year at least 2-3 buyers back out, here are some reasons, all true to my knowledge.
Wife died.
Wife ran off with best friend
Buyer had a stroke
Buyer's buyers turned down at bank with no warning.
Buyer laid off job
Buyer transfered
Buyer's house failed inspection
Mother changed mind about floor plan
Oh yes, my favorite, we just saw who our new neighboors will be.

The good news is you have a dec. 8 closing. I have never had a quick closing go bad. Good luck.

[Mike Wowk]

:af: Now you realize that when a crazy white boy goes ballistic they always use assault weapons :blast: bullet #2 in the clip now has your name on it:eek2: I need some more POSITIVE encouragement...Repeat after me...It's gonna sell..It's gonna sell...Everyone together now..IT'S GONNA SELL!

:laugh:

[hodgesgi]

That is why I spend more time with the cars now, than I do with my business. On a more positive note, at least I have the consolation of being taken out quickly with bullet #2 if your sale falls through. For a while there, I thought you were one of those weirdo bow hunter types.

[Mike Wowk]

Not to worry... I'm a pretty fair shot with either a compound bow or my ol' 45lb recurve bow:Brow:

[12secbee]

Sounds like Mike should be with his friends on Deliverance!!:laugh: Jim

[Mr Big]

Squeal like a pig boy........:laugh:

[Dave H]

Mr Big said:Squeal like a pig boy........:laugh:

I lived down that way for many years (actually western tip of Kentucky) and never heard the word "squeal". It was always "Squall" Like a pig. Or "squalling tars".

Or were you referring to the "Pig Boy" on Seinfield?: I think that actually was squealing. :laugh:

[Andy Tantes]

if you breathe,and have a job,you can buy a house...there are too many arab-owned mortgage companies out there ready to loan anybody money on real estate..

buyers' remorse sucks,and real estate and mortgage brokers are crooks..ask me why i know...:spank:

[PackerBacker]

Mike -

My to do list isn't nearly as long as my want list but in either case I'm too young to check out so let me just say. It's gonna go thru it's gonna go thru!!!

Actually growning up one of 6 kids my parents found themselves in a similar position and were snowed under - we lost EVERYTHING! Give yourself a pat on the back for holding the tidewaters back that long.

Congrats!

[Mike Wowk]

Thanks Steve,
You get a smiley face sticker next to your name:Smarty:

I already put a deposit on my new snowmobile:Brow: As soon as the check hits the bank I'm ready to ride:Brow:

[PackerBacker]

Hey Mike just bought a sled myself. Of course no deposit was required because it was a $400.00 1987 Bombadier Citation 250cc single stroker! Fortunately it's in near showroom condition and the girls will enjoy the heck out of riding around the back yard with it :)

Think nothing but positive thoughts because you can't control the actions of others anyway!!!

[Mike Wowk]

UPDATE:

So I get a call last Wed. from my agent at 4:00. The exterminator says that we have TERMITES! So I close up early and have my wife pack me a bag and was on the road by 4:30. Drive the 12 hours and get there the next morning. I thump on the back wall of the house and it's MUSHY:af: It turns out my renters piled a bunch of crap against the house which gave the termites a way to climb up past the 2 courses of block and begin to munch on my house:ball: . So I yank off the vinyl siding and find 4 sheets of plywood chewed to sawdust. Luckily the framing was untouched. So I had it together by the end of the day and all is moving ahead. It was SUPPOSE to close yesterday, But their appraiser is dragging his feet. S.O.B this is a PAIN IN THE A$$.:af:

[Tim Clary]

AAA smooth sailing from here.. :laugh:
Termites are small they don't eat much.
All kidding aside wish you the Best, being this has been such a burdin and mental strain.. Casey's party is coming soon you can drown your sorrows in suds!!:beer :Do No:

[Brian Stefina]

Good thing the framing was ok. What a bite though, renters do suck. My folks rented Grandma's house.....sheesh couldn't hardly give it away after that.

Hope you don't have to cry in your beer at Casey's...hope it's gone by then.:TU:

[Mike Wowk]

If it doesn't sell a metal detector at Caseys back door might not be a bad idea:blast:

[Brian Stefina]

Mike Wowk said:If it doesn't sell a metal detector at Caseys back door might not be a bad idea:blast:

Tell me why..

I don't like termites

Tell me why..

I don't like termites

Tell me why

I don't like termites...I want shoo ooo oo ot.. my.. ren..ters

down..:blast:

(Sung to the tune "I don't like Mondays")

[12secbee]

Say Mike, Dont send any of your VO-DO over to me!!!!! I just sold our house, they signed the PA with a contingent of a home inspection. Yesterday it passed and they signed off on that so hopefully it is a done deal. Cant count on the deal being done untill the check is cashed and then wait 3 buiseness days!!!!:laugh: . I have one big advantage over you, there isnt a termite that stupid that will live up here in this frozen Hell hole!!!! Now all I do is wait untill March 1st and cross my fingers! Thanks Jim

[hodgesgi]

Hey Mike, hang in there, that is probably as bad as it will get. After every race I ALWAYS drain my oil into a bottle and pour it on my siding to insure against termites.