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Then and NOW
https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/07/02/the-bean-got-spray-painted-by-a-group-of-adults-police-say/
“Adults”? There’s a story that begs for more detail.
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If she wants it that bad just deduct $15k from the offer.
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If not, walk
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
My wife now has a 2015 Mazda 6 GT. Soul Red. Fantastic car.
I finally gave up on the 5. It's built on a 3 platform and, unfortunately, has a 3 AC unit, which to call it inadequate would be an understatement. So I did something I hadn't done in 20 years - I traded it in. Now the proud owner of a 2014 Mazda3 hatch with a manual 6 speed. Sweet car. You can lay race car or get great gas mileage. Going to my daughter's place an hour away I averaged 40 mpg. Not bad for a plain non-hybrid engine. About 33 mixed driving.
The Prius is still in the family (actually 2 Priii - one each for the two oldest ones and the 04 Camry with 293,000 miles on it continues to carry on with the youngest two now sharing it. I'd still drive it across the country without a second thought.
All steady on the health front...
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
She should apply for a GI loan.
(That stands for Generous In-Law)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Post some pictures (if you can).
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I'm sure you'll get caught up on those 13,000 posts in no time.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Fezo, Welcome back. Are you sticking around or returning next year at this time? Glad health is well and the fleet got updated.
oldfarmer, I once read the K-Car and Minivan were ready to roll when Iacocca came aboard....they would have happened anyway. His real strength was, well the Mustang for sure, and being such a great spokesman for the company. How could you not believe him when he said these are the best cars Chrysler has ever made.....and did that really say very much?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The variable is how much the neighborhood values have gone up because it desirability of the area.
Myself, I'd tend to see the knob and tube as an on going project, replaced in steps area by area, as long as there were modern lines and outlets in place to carry any high load items. But the total cost would be in my estimate of how much to offer.
I watched an heir selling her parent's home they originally bought in 1976 or so on our road. They must have never done much updating; the carpet flooring folks were there for a week. I believe they redid all the carpet and floors. I wondered if the counters were upgraded. The asking price was about 20% over a reasonable asking price. They still settled for more than I thought they'd get for the house according to the County Recorder's price record of the sale.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
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Sellers are now saying they would help a little bit with knob and tube, but won't be paying for full replacement. Wording in contract says differently.
But, as far as the electric? Does it have plaster walls? Man, fixing that back after busting it up will be pricey.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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Sellers agent saying electrical is safe, saying what is "meant" in comtract.
Daughter just.countered at $10,000 in payment, or reduction in price.of home.
Looks like a bean to me!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Should You Buy a House with Knob and Tube Wiring?
Many home buyers ask us what their options are if they want to buy a house with knob and tube wiring. It’s important for home buyers to understand that knob and tube wiring itself is not unsafe. In fact, the necessary drilling, soldering, wrapping, and splicing during the original installation required great deal of skill, since the wiring was meant to last. However, the general rule of thumb is that it needs to be replaced in 60 days to obtain home insurance. No home insurance, no mortgage.
But, then it says:
Financing a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) states that home appraisers should examine the electrical box to ensure there are no broken or frayed wires.
Major selling guides (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & FHA) are ok with knob and tube wiring as long as it functions, is safe, in good condition and is a minimum of 60 amps.
I'd read up about it and see what the rules and laws are in your area.
This article can be a start.
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the house my daughter and BF just got dates from 1958. So not old enough for knob and tube, but still has 60 year old stuff in there (and those damned plaster walls!). while we are doing stuff, you find oddities and previous upgrades. A few of which need attention. So good that we are taking part of the bathroom apart and redoing the wiring in there, and taking all the baseboards out. Thankfully it is a pretty simple house (3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch, with a basement and unfinished attic) so you really have good access to everything, and it just isn't that big. The inspection gave it rave reviews for being solid and clean. Electrician is coming out to replace the main line in and the meter, but the panel is pretty new. He will do a few tweaks inside (new fixture and outlet in the bathroom, a few switch replacements, possibly handing a new DR light if I can't get it done myself).
place is coming together though. done with deconstruction, and getting it back together. paint alone makes a huge difference. and in a few weeks, all the floors (hardwood through the whole house) gets redone and all new baseboards go in. that will make it look a ton better. by the time we are done, won't have more than about $6K in rehab costs into it, and I suspect upped the MV at least $30k (they really got a steal, being in the right place at right time).
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2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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Sounds like a good deal for them. My house is also built in 58 and started its life as 3/1 and unfinished basement and attic.
When I moved in I had loads of cosmetics to do, new electric service along with all new outlets, switches and light fixtures.
With the addition and reconfigurations inside it now has 90% new plumbing. Not much original mechanicals left!
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Peanut makes more sense.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
still has original blue tiles and tub. They would (well, daughter who cares) love to redo that from scratch but going to have to save up for that first.
so much easier to work on a small, simple house where you can mostly get at everything easily. Not like a 2 story. This place is like working on a '68 Nova 6 cylinder compared to my house.
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Geek Squad from Best Buy. The run-around I experienced was pathetic.
It all started on Tuesday when I noticed a 2" black circle on the bottom right of the screen. I called comcast, and they told me it was not a cable problem - that it was a TV issue. So I called Vizio Support and explained the problem. By the way, the TV is just over 2 years old, I took a picture of the spot on the cell phone and texted it to Vizio. They told me that it was a failure of pixels - burned out, and that it was unrepairable. I then called the Geek Squad since I remember I purchased a 3 or 4 year extended warranty on the TV when I bought it. Getting through to them was impossible. So I drove over to Best Buy and the manager saw the photos I took of the TV. She agreed that it was pixel burnout. Very hot to touch. She finally got through and left my cell phone number for the Geek Squad to call me back.
I decided that I would just buy another new TV and replace the one I have. Why you might ask? The only way tghe Geek Squad will replace the TV is if they attempt to fix the TV three time and fail to fix it! I explained to them that it is no repairable - that pixels had burned out. They told me that if the first Geek Squad guy was unable to repair the TV, they would have to send out a second guy and then a third guy, all at different times. Can yoiu believe that? So why bother spending 159 dollars for an extended warranty when I have to run through hoops to get them to honor the warranty. Vizio, the manufacturer, said it was irrepairable - once the pixels burn out, it cannot be repaired.
So tomorrow, the Geek Squad comes out to look at the problem on the TV. If they cannot repair it, they make another appointment to send someone else out. This continues until they have tried 3 times and coiuld not fix it and then they issue a voucher for a new TV.
So the Manager of the Best Buy said she had a brand new line of Vizio 50" UHD 4K TV's that were just released for sale by Vizio. The retail price was $550. She took off $100 and sold it to me for $450 + tax + installation and delivery. Sot it was $558.00. The Geek Squad will be out on Saturday afternoon to install the new TV. Assuming the Geek Squad cannot fix the old TV, I will receive a store credit. The told me it would take at least 2-3 weeks before they had tried to fix the TV 3 times.
Obviously I did not purchase an extended warranty with the new TV - why go through this all over again. The reason I purchased another Vizio was because the dimensions on the new TV are identical to the old TV - which is important for re-installing the new TV - the bracket on the wall it made for the old TV and the sound bar is on the bottom - so the dimensions needed to be exact.
To add to all this mess, my daughter is moving in with me for a while until she can find an apartment. So I had just received a gift of a new Samsung UHD 4K 32" TV yesterday - brand new in the box. It was from the Casino. Sos I set it up in the master bedroom for her. The old Sony Trinitron still works, but this one is so much better.
I don't have much respect for the Geek Squad or Best Buy, but the pricing on the new TV was excellent and their appreciation of the problems I was having was excellent. But that Geek Squad stinks. imagine, 3 attempts to fix a TV's pixels which cannot be fixed - but they still have to try 3 times before they issue a voucher. That is just plain stupidity. I do not recommend the Geek Squad if you ever buy a TV or appliance at Best Buy.
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