Still Searching...

We made an offer on one property but I don't know if it's going to be accepted and I can't go any higher.  The property needs to have air conditioning added which will also require an electrical upgrade so we'll just have to see.  I drove by more houses yesterday but nothing to get excited about, lots more to look at so that's what I'll do, keep looking.

House Search Part II

I finished all the drive-bys then yesterday, looked at four houses with an agent.  Of course, they all have challenges but there was one possibility.  We will do some more research on that and keep watching the MLS. 

No new property yet but the goal is to add one by the end of the year so there is a little time. It's just so beautiful out right now it's nice to have reason to drive around.

House Search

Still no vacancies but I'm actively looking for the next house. 

I've initially evaluated 165 properties from the MLS listings and now I'm off to put a little reality with the pictures.  I'll drive by a couple of dozen properties today and make some decisions on which ones to look at with the agent.

This is just my unscientific impression but it seems to me that the number of foreclosures is way down locally.  It's been good to know that Oklahoma hasn't been hit as hard as the nation on the housing front.

Still, there are lots of properties for sale so it's a good thing I like looking at them!

No Vacancies

Just posting an update for those who are asking about availability.  We have no vacancies at this time.  I am starting the search for the next house, will keep you informed on how that's going.

I hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous fall weather.

An afternoon adventure

When we bought this house, there was a large refrigerated unit left in the back yard...

I posted it on Freecycle, a site where people can recycle goods and keep them out of the landfill and received many inquiries about the unit, however, it was really heavy, it was behind a chain link fence and folks were stymied as to how to get it out.  After a month on Freecycle, there was no solution.

I gave it a rest but now the house is rented and it was time to try again.  This time I posted it on Freecycle and in the free section of Craigslist.

That's how I found John, the man with the plan(s)...

He came yesterday afternoon with 3 burly young men, some 4x4 posts, a large trailer with ramps and... the magic tool...  a tractor with a front-end loader attached.

I wish I had a picture of the first attempt but I wasn't fast enough.  They put the posts under the unit and tried to pick it up.  It barely moved.

Time for Massey Ferguson...

I think plan B might have been to flip the unit up on the bucket and just carry it out to the trailer, using the tractor.  Ingenious but the balance wasn't going to work...

On to Plan C...Use the bucket to push the unit around and align it with the gate...

Then winch it on to the trailer.

Mission accomplished!

Tools and ingenuity made a fine combination and everyone's happy. I never know what adventure is going to come up next but it's never boring.

3/1.5 in Bethany

Looks like this house is rented, thanks for all your interest and inquiries.  We always get to meet the nicest people at the Open Houses, I wish we had room for everyone that needs a home!

OPEN SUNDAY 9/19

The Bethany 3/1.5 is ready to go!  This is terrific house on a nice street in Bethany.

We did a lot of updates to the kitchen including a new gas range and a Bosch dishwasher.  The kitchen already had good lighting with huge windows and I added a pantry cabinet for even better storage.

It has three roomy bedrooms with large closets

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And 1.5 baths with ceramic floors and wood cabinets.

We have installed mini-blinds and there are ceiling fans throughout.  The heat and air-conditioning unit is brand new as well.

The house has been professionally cleaned and is ready to go.

Pets OK, No Section 8

Open Sunday 9/19 from 2-5pm