Another house that looks promising

[debodun]

A little smaller than the other one I viewed and this one is 66 years old. It's riverfront property, but that means very little to me. Again, it has public water and a septic system.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/368-Hudson-Ave-Mechanicville-NY-12118/32454986_zpid/

 

[Sassycakes]

I really like this house debodun.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Wow, Deb!

I love this one even better than the last! A real gem!

So clean and immaculate, and laid-out so exceptionally well.

 

[Aneeda72]

OMGosh I love this house! I would buy it in a minute, , expect visitors and lots of friends. I am sure your neighbors, that you like to watch, would happily party in your backyard.

However, the basement floor has stains, it is next to a lake. It might be a wet basement so make sure it is inspected really carefully. Otherwise, buy it!

 

[debodun]

Even so, it is less expensive that the first house I pursued. It's sort of like *******ia - it's there, but you don't have to use it.

BTW - it isn't near a lake, it's a river.

 

[Pecos]

I like it, especially all the windows.
I suspect that you will come to value the view of the river.
You may even take up fishing. LOL

 

[Aneeda72]

I like it, especially all the windows.
I suspect that you will come to value the view of the river.
You may even take up fishing. LOL

I would LOVE to live by a river or a house or a pond. I would fish-catch and release.

 

[debodun]

I just called the listing agent. She said there already a sale pending, but if anything changes, she'd let me know. I told her about the other house I looked at and said I thought it was over-priced. She said that it probably wasn't because the housing market here is "hot" right now - whatever that means.

 

[Aneeda72]

I just called the listing agent. She said there already a sale pending, but if anything changes, she'd let me know. I told her about the other house I looked at and said I thought it was over-priced. She said that it probably wasn't because the housing market here is "hot" right now - whatever that means.

Did you tell her you could make a cash offer? Can the seller back out of the deal in your state?

 

[debodun]

Yes, I did mention cash, so they wouldn't have to wait for the money. She just reiterated that she would let me know "if anything happened."

 

[debodun]

I wonder how people choose realty companies. The one that is listing this is in Slingerlands, about 50 miles away. There are many real estate agencies a lot closer.

 

[Aneeda72]

I wonder how people choose realty companies. The one that is listing this is in Slingerlands, about 50 miles away. There are many real estate agencies a lot closer.

Might depend on the percentage of cut the agent takes. I simply can not get over how low priced houses are in your area.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I love it. Is the river prone to flooding? The windows are beautiful but looks like a lot of work keeping them all clean. do they tilt so you can clean the outside from inside? Just a few questions I would want answered. You could fish right from your property. A new hobby for you. lol

 

[Autumn]

Lovely view, and I like the interior better than the other house.. The screen porch would be wonderful.

A practical consideration - does it often flood in that area? Would you need the added expense of flood insurance.

 

[RadishRose]

Get flood insurance. You just never know.

Often, taxes are higher for homes near water.

 

[Aneeda72]

Get flood insurance. You just never know.

Often, taxes are higher for homes near water.

I agree, get flood insurance, but it is extremely expensive.

 

[GeorgiaXplant]

Deb doesn't need flood insurance. She'll look, but she won't buy because she won't move!

 

[debodun]

I guess I'll not even get to look if it's been sold, so why go on a harsh rant?

 

[Gaer]

I like this one better! Big huge windows. Incredible yard. big, bright and cheerful!
This is a HAPPY house!

 

[PamfromTx]

This house popped up on Facebook.
$199,500
2 bd1 ba959 Square Feet
368 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118

 

[Aneeda72]

This house popped up on Facebook.
$199,500
2 bd1 ba959 Square Feet
368 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118

Too small for the price, IMO. You always need 2 bathrooms. Lived in a house with one bathroom for 35 years, never doing it again.

 

[debodun]

But I live alone, so not a problem.

 

[Aneeda72]

But I live alone, so not a problem.

Even if I lived alone-2 bathrooms.

 

[debodun]

It must have sold. I don't see it listed anymore on the broker's web page.

 

[Lewkat]

He who snoozes, loses.