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So Now What?



Well HUD signed and we are in escrow. September 5th is the official closing date. We need to come up with a plan for the rehab loan.

Things we want:

Gas brought into the home. Currently heated by an oil furnace and a small wood stove. This will also include a gas water heater and gas line for the kitchen.

New windows. There are five windows that need to be replaced due to being single pane and/or being damaged.

A new fence in the backyard. Oliver really needs a place to go. We have had him for 2 years and it is time for him to get a yard

Insulation and sheet-rock the house. We are really trying to make the home more energy efficient.

A new load center. Currently there are 2 ancient breaker boxes.

Paint on the exterior. HUD is putting funds in an account for us to do some required repairs. The house next door burnt down last year and the heat from the fire has caused the paint to peel. HUD is requiring that we fix this. So I am painting the whole house.

New bathroom. Another HUD fix is a leak from the bathroom. Since this is the smallest room in the home we have decided to completely remodel this room. I get to learn how to tile.

There is a leak in the roof at a vent and some moss as well so these need to be fixed.

If you saw the earlier posts the kitchen is hideous. But we do not have a budget to replace everything so for the time being we are going to fake it. There will be new appliances. I am very excited about a dishwasher. So I am painting the woodwork gray. I hate oak. And creating a new counter. Thanks IKEA cheap butcher block counters and a slate tile back splash. And I am hoping the wood floors under the laminate will be salvageable. This room will be the most work for me.

Paint and molding for all rooms. You know I am tired just typing this list.

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