Birdstump Barn

Options

We had a great visit from my husband's father and brother last week.  They are out here from Seattle, looking for a home to buy as an investment, or just a small place that they could just have to be here to stay in whenever they come to visit.  We found an absolutely beautiful home a town about 4 miles from our property.  None of us will be getting it, but it sure is beautiful! 

But, while they were in town, the realtor that they were working with mentioned that there are 4 homes in town that, in approximately 3 months, will need to be either moved, or demolished, to make room for some expansion of a neighboring property. 
Dad was told that these homes would "go for nothing, or next to nothing". 
So, perhaps building from scratch won't be necessary?  Talk about instant gratification housing!  Just pick it up, drive it down the road, plop it down, pour a foundation, connect all the pipes, and you're done! 

We don't know much about these homes.  We've driven by and seen them from the outside, but I don't know how long it will be until we can see the insides.  There are huge benefits to moving a home, but some drawbacks as well; energy efficiency for one, and having to settle for whatever floor plan they come with, for the most part. (Of course remodeling is always an option, as far as finances allow.)  But we also have concerns about mold, and toxic building materials in older homes.  But I'll save that for another post.

For now, we are so grateful that we have so many good options available to us, and we'll just pray that we can know which direction the Lord would have us go with it.

options

04:15, Tuesday, March 6, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

carrie,
I hope something works out for you - there are pros and cons to picking up an old house...... the charm of the old homes well it just calls to me...... but yes there are lots of cons too! Some homes you may be able to alter or tear down walls, etc. Our home as you know, is a 4 square and harder to add onto...... but hopefully one of these homes will work for you.
If not you can always try building a straw bale house!

Blessings,
gloria