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Can you help me find a house?

By: Brian Kennedy
Monday, April 30, 2007 5:47 PM

I have decided I am no longer content living in the home we purchased a mere four years ago.
While the area boast a Frank Lloyd Wright original right across the street, it's subtle charms are now lost on me.

Can you help me find a house?
I want to live where my clients want to buy property...in LA-LA Land!

In LA-LA Land you can get a five bedroom house for under $150,000 with a credit score of less than 475 on stated income or public assistance monies.

In LA-LA Land, actually paying your taxes is not nearly as important as paying homage to the method by which they are delivered. (Direction-impaired magic sprinkle fairies so I am led to understand)

In LA-LA Land, property values never drop. An annual appreciation of 25% or more is almost certainly guaranteed despite numerous unoccupied properties and the bountiful smell of charred aluminum siding filling the summer air like jasmine.

In LA-LA Land, there are no restrictions on how many people can occupy a property. The property simply grows new annexes to accommodate everyone that wants to move in.

 In LA-LA Land, maintaining a property full of discarded refuse and dead landscaping is viewed as contributing to the environmental movement. All those vitamins and minerals can't do anything but improve the condition of the soil and aesthetic appeal.

In LA-LA Land, you get to keep as many pets as you want because housebreaking/litter pan training new pets simply consists of waving a magic wand over spots on the carpet and piles in the rooms. The smell of pet refuse is magically transformed into Lavender and fresh baked muffins rather than the traditional musty odor.

For all these reasons and many more, I want to live in La-La Land!
Will you sell me a house there? 
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Comments

Marilyn OBrien
Member Since '05

Marilyn OBrien said:

Thanks Brian! I needed a good laugh after the day I had today.

April 30, 2007 5:35 PM
Lew Corcoran
Member Since '03

Lew Corcoran said:

Sounds like a Walgreen's commercial about a place called "Perfect," where the grass is full and green all the time, where houses, appliances electric, plumbing and fixtures never break or have to be maintained or repaired, where the house is spotless all the time, where the kids play and win at all sports, and no one ever gets fired or laid off from their jobs, and there are always hot and beautifully balanced nutricious meals on the table at precisely 6pm, and the mortgage never has to be rapaid, and ...

Yeah, I've come across buyers and seller slike that. Most of them are willing to be educated (as long as you have the printed stats to back up your claims). For the remainder, I politely ask them to call me when they get their reality check in the mail.

April 30, 2007 5:39 PM
Freda Hoskins, REALTORĀ®
Member Since '06

Freda Hoskins, REALTORĀ® said:

Sorry... I only work with HIGH END buyers ;))))   (Tee-heee!!)

Freda Hoskins, Realtor®

Sandpoint, Idaho

http://www.idahomesnorth.com

April 30, 2007 5:39 PM
Becky Troutt
Member Since '05

Becky Troutt said:

LOL...too funny!

April 30, 2007 5:46 PM
Todd Clark
Member Since '06

Todd Clark said:

Hey Brian when you find it can you see if there is a Farmhouse with 45 acres and a fishing pond also. That is what I'm looking for - OH YEAH and same price range!

Todd

April 30, 2007 5:52 PM
Becky Troutt
Member Since '05

Becky Troutt said:

Well since we are putting in requests, I want ocean front property.  Right on the Gulf of Mexico!  

3500 sq ft min, granite counters, wood floors, 3 car garage, pool & hot tub...and yes, same price range.  Max of 150k but would like to spend less of course.

Can you help me?

April 30, 2007 6:00 PM
Lucia Brooks
Member Since '03

Lucia Brooks said:

I thought all of that took place on the Big Rock Candy Mountain!  I heard it had been foreclosed on so you could probably offer 40K under market and get a deal!

April 30, 2007 6:40 PM
The Cunningham Group .
Member Since '06

The Cunningham Group . said:

WOW! We want to be in your markets. So high end at 150K. LA-LA land in my neck of the woods=$50K for all the same features:)

April 30, 2007 8:59 PM
Sue Berger
Member Since '05

Sue Berger said:

I'm with you Cunningham Group.  LA-LA land is level to the water,  sandy bottom,   all-sports,  heavily wooded,  at least an acre or two definitely secluded,  with a 3 bedroom,  2.5 bath,  2 car garage,  large polebarn (for all the toys) of  course and find it,   or another words make it happen for under $100,000.  

April 30, 2007 9:51 PM
Karla Woods
Member Since '05

Karla Woods said:

Any closet is a walk-in if you try hard enough!

Thanks for the chuckles.  :-)

April 30, 2007 10:06 PM
Lonn Dugan
Member Since '05

Lonn Dugan said:

It must be Squirrel Season....

That's what I call buyers this time of year, because... some of them are nutz...

May 1, 2007 5:25 AM
Brian Kennedy
Member Since '07

Brian Kennedy said:

Lew - Perfect is the next community over. Their subdivisions are not included in the 16' - 20' flood plane and have no seismic activity. La-LA Land sits on an active fault atop a super caldera. Based on the geography of the landscape, the town founders issue you a canoe, a Coleman gas lantern and an asbestos jumpsuit as part of the welcome wagon. Alos, there is an old cole mine under the town that has been slowly burning.

Becky - (clapping hands) Your wish is granted! By the way, Portuguese Man-O-War season starts June 1 and ends May 30. Enjoy your new beach front condo.

Todd - (clapping hands) Your wish is granted! By the way, pay no mind to that abandoned missile silo on the North 20. The plutonium will only be active for another 56 years or so. Also, if you need any flotation devices on which to build a raft in the pond, you can also use the 55-gallon drums left over from the previous tenant. That red sticker with the funny design has almost completely weathered off so you should be able to paint them a bright color so they will stand out in the water. Enjoy!

Lucia - Big Rock Candy Mountain was condemned last year and has since been partially used as landfill space for local communities. It was discovered that the fructose base, when wet, had certain adhesive properties that made is attractive to semi-liquid waste disposal. Also, it's natural composition of highly light-reflective surfaces made it a perfect mirror on which to run a farm of solar incinerators.

May 1, 2007 5:51 AM
Cindy Hartman
Member Since '05

Cindy Hartman said:

I loved this, especially after the weekend with buyers I had.  In addition to Brian's requirements, please help me offer 40K off that 150K listing price on that home that has only been on the market 8 days and request the sellers contribute 15K to my closing costs.  That's the ticket...

May 1, 2007 6:02 AM
Laurie Skinkle
Member Since '06

Laurie Skinkle said:

You guys/gals are so funny. I really like the reality cheque.  Where do you order those?

May 1, 2007 6:03 AM
The Cunningham Group .
Member Since '06

The Cunningham Group . said:

Cindy, don't forget about the 3% toward the downpayment..the candle sticks and bowl on the fireplace mantel, the wall art over the front door, picture in the dining room and the rug in the powder room.

May 1, 2007 6:17 AM
Becky Troutt
Member Since '05

Becky Troutt said:

HEY!  What about that brand new car in the driveway?  I'm almost sure those sellers would be willing to throw that in for me too?  Right?

Brian?  You think I want a condo for that amount of money?  Sheesh!  If I'm going to be spending all the money (150k) I want a HOUSE!  You know if you can't find me what I need and try to stick me in something I'm NOT looking for, then I can go find me another Realtor ya know!

May 1, 2007 6:26 AM
Cindy Hartman
Member Since '05

Cindy Hartman said:

Oh...I forgot...and throw the motorcycle in that's sitting in the garage and we have a deal.  (BIG mistake on my part...can't believe I forgot...)

May 1, 2007 6:29 AM
Roberta2006 Giesea
Member Since '06

Roberta2006 Giesea said:

Guess what? I'm living and selling real estate in La La land. Look up the word Littoral------It's my littoral reality! Eat your hearts out.

May 1, 2007 6:33 AM
Lew Corcoran
Member Since '03

Lew Corcoran said:

Okay, let's see - here's what I want:

A home. With a water view. No, strike that. Overlooking the ocean. With no one blocking my view. And a bay in the back where I can tie up my yacht. And an airport (small one) where I can park my plane. And I hafta have a 5 acre wooded lot. Make that 10. 15 would be better. And the house has to have 4, no 5, on second thought 6 - better make that 7 bedrooms - and each one has to have its own bathroom. And a fireplace - in every room. And the house must be 7000 sq. ft. And don't forget the full finished walk-out basement and attached 3, no make that a 5 car garage. And in-law suite. Over the garage. Wouldn't want my in-laws bothering me, you know. And a wrap around porch, and a huge deck in the back. And an inground swimming pool. And tennis court. And a private beach. And it can't be for more than $295,000. No, make that $195,000. And the mortgage can't be for more than 1.95% fixed. For 5 years. And the payments can't be more than $1000/month - incuding taxes and insurance. That's all I can afford.

And if you, as my agent, can't find it, I'll find an agent who can!

Whaddya mean call you when I get my reality check in the mail?

May 1, 2007 6:51 AM
Edward Smolenski
Member Since '07

Edward Smolenski said:

WHY ? can you tell me what state that kind of area is in so I can send the people who are looking were to go .HA-HA.!!  you made my day! Ed

May 1, 2007 7:38 AM
Brian Kennedy
Member Since '07

Brian Kennedy said:

I have taken all your concerns to heart! You may not be familiar with the township of LA LA Land so let me give you a quick run through. None of the lots in LA-LA Land are divided any smaller than 20 acres. All the homesites have orchards and European manicured gardens maintained by elves. You also get private oceanfront rights with a slip for the complimentary triple-mast schooner you get as part of closing. As part of the developer special incentive package, you will have the option to have part of closing costs directed into purchase of a new motorcycle for each member of your family.

I wouldn't be so bold as to consider you for something like a condo. I clearly heard what you were saying when we discussed your requirements. I was thinking more along the lines of a 30-room, 9 bedroom, 6 bathroom Baroque with an elevator, solarium, attached greenhouse, great room, ballroom and wrap-around promenade balcony.

Of course the entire house is green friendly and is powered entirely on old banana skins, coffee grounds and disposable styrofoam containers.

We may have to offer a hair over your $150,000 price tag but I think we can negotiate.

May 1, 2007 9:08 AM
Becky Troutt
Member Since '05

Becky Troutt said:

"Of course the entire house is green friendly and is powered entirely on old banana skins, coffee grounds and disposable styrofoam containers."

ROFL.....

May 1, 2007 9:42 AM
Ronda Kaufman
Member Since '06

Ronda Kaufman said:

You forgot to include the personal chef, maid and pool boy..All salaries included in the price..LOL

May 1, 2007 11:22 AM
Laurie Skinkle
Member Since '06

Laurie Skinkle said:

Brian, perhaps you should moonlight as a fiction writer.  Your combination of fantasy and humour is fantastic.

What a wonderful thread to let it all out.

I come back and read it again when I need a laugh.

May 6, 2007 7:50 AM

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