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leese
Sarge!
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Leese
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After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Ok, it's been long enough! Here is our house --- still under progress!
I first eyed this house (in NJ) around this time last year for a WHOLE lotta money. We placed bids on other houses because it was out of our range. But it was in the ideal neighborhood in our town and we always wanted to live in there (we figured, next house!).
Then, August of 07 happened. The markets started getting a little creaky -- and this house had been through multiple buyers that kept failing on their mortgage. The sellers were anxious and one day, I saw it pop back up on MLS.
We made a low-ball offer and within a few days we settled on a price. After an inspection, we reduced it further. We ended up buying significantly under value in October -- which was great for us. And we have a great rate due to a special loan program!
For the past six months, we've painted a LOT, replaced the boiler with an energy efficient one and added vents, replaced some electric, and most importantly...made it a home!
We have work to do outside with landscaping and new siding... but overall we are in  .
I am so glad that we stuck to it and didn't give hope on our PERFECT neighborhood!
MLS Photo
And all done up for the holidays after some work in the front yard!
The backyard (needs work!)
And now we go inside...
The Living Room Before
The Living Room After
Wedding Wall
Dining Room Before
Dining Room After
The Kitchen Before
The Kitchen After (still needs an Island, Backsplash and paint)
Ok, now this is fun. This is the crazy paneled half bathroom BEFORE
And after I painted the paneling and made it my "Cappuccino-themed" 1/2 bath! A quick and easy fix for now! We since changed out the door as well.
(Details)
Crazy "Utility Room" Before
With new washer/dryer and boiler!
The "Man's Room" (needs work)
The Master Bath (still needs new paint and photos).
Guest Room Before
Guest Room After
Master Bedroom Before
Master Bedroom After
We have another junk room and a two car garage that needs work. But it's HOME! That's all for now! Thanks for lookin'! More updates to come!
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DUCKS2001
Then there was 2
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Christine
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
its beautiful congratulations!!!! 
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| Posted 4/1/08 1:37 PM |
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Jax430
Hi!
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Jackie
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Looks terrific! It must be such a great feeling!
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Kristen
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
I went on the roller coaster ride with you!!! The house is gorgeous & it is an amazing transformation!!!! Can't wait to see it once the siding is done!!! 
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VickiC
Rocking the party
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Vicki
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Congratulations!! 
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CaMacho
Sisters :)
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Jess
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
It looks GREAT so far!! Your backyard is huge.
Congrats!
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leese
Sarge!
Member since 5/05 1965 total posts
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Leese
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Posted by Kissy331
I went on the roller coaster ride with you!!! The house is gorgeous & it is an amazing transformation!!!! Can't wait to see it once the siding is done!!!
Yes props to my "ear" as always! LOL.
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Otherme
Square head cutie pants
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
thats great! goes to show what a fresh coat of paint and new furniture can do for a space.
can't wait to have that feeling ourselves 
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| Posted 4/1/08 1:48 PM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Everything looks great!!!!!!!
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| Posted 4/1/08 1:50 PM |
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Wow Leese, what a change!!!!!! Everything looks great, you guys did an awesome job!!!!!!!!
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MsSissy
xoxoxo
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Very nice.
Love the change to the bathroom!
Congratulations
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| Posted 4/1/08 1:52 PM |
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BlueDiamonds
mommy to 3 boys
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proud mommy
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Congrats on the new home! Everything is turning out great. Your hard work is really paying off!
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| Posted 4/1/08 2:42 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
WOW!!!!!!
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| Posted 4/1/08 3:01 PM |
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ILJ619
LIF Adult
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Irene
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Good job! Congrats!
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| Posted 4/1/08 3:36 PM |
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tray831
Dee-licious!
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His Baby
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Congratulations..........it's a great accomplishment, isn't it??
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JldDolphin
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Jen
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Lookin' Good! It's nice to finally call a house a Home. Love everything you have done. Enjoy!
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lorich
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Grammie says "Lora Gina"
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Everything looks great! It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint & great personal touches can do to make a house look like home! Beautiful!
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| Posted 4/1/08 6:59 PM |
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BaroqueMama
Chase is one!
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
GREAT JOB! You guys did really great work to your house!
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| Posted 4/1/08 8:49 PM |
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Looks great!!
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| Posted 4/1/08 9:00 PM |
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leese
Sarge!
Member since 5/05 1965 total posts
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Leese
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Thanks everyone! It's true -- with a good housekeeper  and TONS of Paint and nice furniture....it really turned it around!
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| Posted 4/2/08 8:41 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
great job, it looks terrific! enjoy
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| Posted 4/2/08 8:44 AM |
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CityNYGirl
My everything!!!!!
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Betty
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Everything looks great!!!
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| Posted 4/2/08 9:25 AM |
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
aww Lisa..it's lovely. I died with your "wedding wall" 
congratulations!
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| Posted 4/2/08 10:34 AM |
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
It looks AWSOME!!!
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Akajt98
Sooo Excited
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Jill
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Re: After 6 months, our "house" is now a "home"
Lisa - you did a beautiful job on your home. Everything looks great and I am so glad to hear that you are a happy homeowner!!
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