Moving...Job Promotion...etc....

[69MyWay]

Just got word last Thursday that I had been selected for a position in our Florida regional office about 200 miles from my current location. (Central Florida in Winter Haven-between Orlando and Tampa south of I-4)

My start date there is 9/26.

MAN, have we got some MAJOR work on our hands between now and then...and then for a while to come. I still have to put the replacement 9" in my Camaro...YIKES!

My company is very generous on relocation benefits. However, we have to squeeze some last minute major repairs (new roof, carpet, etc) to our current home while also shoping for a new one down south!

Houses are SO expensive right now. Just because I am getting a larger price for my current housethan what I paid for it does not mean I am now in any better position to buy another that has also inflated in value. Only the realtors, tax collectors, and mortgage companies have benefited from this recent spike in values.

Trying to find a place with extra garage space to keep my cars under cover, plenty of nice interior features, and a good location for our son to live.

Anyway, if you don't see me around here much, you know why.

If anybody is looking to relocate to NE Florida and wants a fairly inexpensive house with FOUR car garage (1/2 bath in the second garage/workshop), in a fantastic location...speak up fast because it should sell quick (about $179K).

See you guys around!

Chris

[ProdigyCustoms]

Are you old enough to live in Winter Haven? I think the minumum age requirment is 62, and you have to have dual residency in New York and Florida, JK! At least you are close to Orlando though, look forward to seeing you out and about.

[XcYZ]

Congrats, Chris. Moving on up...

[jonny51]

Congrats Chris.Don't fell to bad a newer 1800 sq ft home with a 5500 sq ft lot goes for about 750k here and im in a affordable area

[MaxHarvard]

damn man, 179k for that house!?!? I'll take two!!

[69rs]

I know the Camaro is way too special, but if the Vette needs a home.....

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by MaxHarvard

damn man, 179k for that house!?!? I'll take two!!

Tell me about it.. that would buy my driveway and garage.. sometimes i really hate this state.. lol

[69MyWay]

Everybody likes pictures...so here you go.

Looks like we have a deal on our OLD house down there. Details are pending. It wasn't even for sale, but it is surprising how powerful simply asking somebody a question can be and putting your faith and trust in God that it will all work out.

These pictures are from 1998 when we first saw the house in central Florida. The current owner has allowed the yard to get out of control AND the house is covered in mildew/slime. The screens are torn from the pool and there is some other wear/tear here and there. He is also a HEAVY smoker, so the interior has to be gutted (sounds like a regular project..eh?)

If you look at these photos you will notice the lot sits on the outside of a bend in the road. The backyard is state property and is all thick woods. The yard is 3/4 acre with a well and irrigation system. The house gets city water for drinking but has its own septic.

Specs:

approx 2,000 sq foot
3/2 (main house)
wood frame with siding
central vac
hardwood floors/ceramic tile/carpet
indoor laundry
vaulted ceilings
LP water heater and remote control lp fireplace
covered patio
15x30 pool fully screened
oversized two car garage on house
**Notice in the building to the left in the photos. This is a 25x35 workshop with a/c, cable, FULL bath, and attic storage. It is divided off with a tool room to the right and general parking in the main section.

After we moved there in 98 I added a huge driveway to connect the shop to the main drive. We did some fencing work and landscaping work.

Right now you can't even see the shop for the overgrowth. It is like a jungle. We have some work on our hands, but once cleaned up again she will be a jewel with plenty of space for our family, cars, tools, equipment, and close to most of the places we want to go in the area.

Grapefruit Drive