Saw a for sale homesteadable property (in NC)

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Ok, I saw this place right down the road thats for sale and thought I'd mention. I AM NOT a realitor, nor do I stand to profit from posting this in any way except that I might gain a like minded neighbor. the house: It is a red brick bungalow- 2 story in rural setting (oak trees, farmland and fields abut) The house has been vacant for some time, but looks to be in great (at least exterior, I havent been in) shape. It is for sale by owner. It Probabally has 5 or more acres with it. The closest neighbor (out of earshot!) is 1/4 mile away or so. Really pretty house and setting. I can get phone # of owner to anyone interested, I do not want to be a middle man here, just passing it along. I will fill anyone interested in more on the area in which it set, reguarding eccomony, etc, but I dont know much more on the house and its acreage other than, if it had been for sale when I was looking for a homesteadable site, i would have been on it like blue bonnet. Oh, the closest "city" which is smallish, is Rocky Mount, NC, it would be located, if you look at a map, about 20 miles west of there at a higher elevation. And hunting here, along with just good ole country living, well, its a nice a place as any, and a lot nicer than most.

-- Kevin in NC (Vantravlrs@aol.com), January 19, 2002

Answers

Kevin,

The correct spelling of the word you are attempting to use is REALTOR. Most people tend to spell it like they mis -pronounce it. Thus we have words like real-i-tor, real-a-tor, and real-a-tater...Oh well. Most people, and that would include about 98% of the folks who post on this site do not know what a Realtor is, on top of not knowing how to spell that word.

The house that you are describing sounds like a typical bank owned reposessed house. So how much are they asking this time around? Why did the last owner choose not to pay the bill, if in fact it is reposessed? If it is not reposessed then why is it sitting empty, in the middle ot the winter? So I am really couious, as to what you think makes this abanonded house, homesteadable?

Now all that said, you state that you do not want to be the "middleman" here. This is wise, because being a middleman requires a license to engage in the real estate business. In your state and my state the license is called a "Real Estate Brokers License". So it is wise not to go there.

-- Ed Copp (OH) (edcopp@yahoo.com), January 19, 2002.


I have sent you my email address to yours so I sure hope I hear from you. We have considered moving further south to be nearer our youngest daughter and family. We presently live in the beautiful mountains of north central Pa and would love to still have a mountain view if we ever do move. I'm looking forward to getting more info from you !! Thanks so Much !!!

-- Helena (windyacs@npacc.net), January 19, 2002.

come on Ed lighten up some people had to work when we was kids hes just trying to help! Bob se,ks.

-- Bobco (bobco@kans.com), January 19, 2002.

Geez Ed. Why such a downer? Sounds like you are a pretty sour person. It must suck to go through life with that attitude. I think it was great that this guy posted this...it may help someone.

Just because it's empty doesn't mean it's bank owned. I know of a beautiful homestead around here that was built in 1816 and has been sitting empty since 1965. I have been trying to buy it from the out of town owner for 5 years. He owns ir free and clear...just not interested in selling at this time. But, he also claims I will get first shot at it when he does.

I also own a house in another state that is sitting empty. I go check on it once or twice per year. It's not bank owned..I own it free and clear. It's just sitting waitng for me to move into it. I got a great deal..had to buy it. But, I'm not 100% sure I am going to move there.

Many many reasons why it may be sitting empty.

And, I don't care that he spelled realtor incorrectly...I got out of school 20 years ago. We all knew what he meant.

-- Tim (drnk2that@aol.com), January 19, 2002.


Hey Ed!!The words you were attempting to use are "curious" and "abandoned". But that's OK some people just can't spell as well as they expect others to. BTW if it is for sale by owner(which Kevin stated) it is probably not a bank repo!!

-- Lou Ann in KY (homes_cool@msn.com), January 19, 2002.


First let me say that anyone who can get 300,000 miles out of a Dodge van has my full attention, and is probably smarter than most. It is the intent of my post to keep him from making a mistake in the business world that carries a $10,000 fine. He has done nothing wrong so far.

Of course if he does really need some legal advice he should see Tim. He (Tim) already knows what it all means.

If spelling lessons are needed see Lou Ann, she knows how to spell, or has spell check available.

Now Tm who knows ,thinks I am a sour person. Nothing could be more inaccurate. I am a happy guy, a REAL ESTATE BROKER. Sometimes I have property to sell, but according to Ken, and Countryside I can not tell you about the properties. That is O.K. because it is not hard to sell property locally, if it is listed correctly. My problem is that the folks on this board get excluded, I guess that is life.

On Monday, the Holiday for those of you who "work", I will be listing a nice property that is well suited for a homesteading family. 60 miles from Columbus, Ohio. I am not allowed to tell you about it, so I will sell it locally. So if I have a pet peeve that's it.

One more thing, based on my experience is that if a house sits empty for any length of time, it is usually overpriced in one way or another.

-- Ed Copp (OH) (edcopp@yahoo.com), January 19, 2002.


Gosh, Ed, you say you are a nice guy, but your post makes you sound like a stick in the mud. I would assume that Kevin has the common sense to know the difference between helping someone get in contact with someone else, (for free, as a nice guy), and being the ever-laudable REAL ESTATE BROKER. (Pause for fanfare)

If you have a peeve with Ken and Countryside, take it up with them!

One of the 98% idiots.

-- gilly (wayoutfarm@skybest.com), January 19, 2002.


Well, I also got a little torqued at ed, but, hey, the guy complimented my van, so I cant get too mad, ok=). I will state again: I just saw the sign go up for sale by owner on a place I had often commented on how nice a homestead it might make. Heres what I found out- a bit through the grapevine, some was a bit disappointing, some was encouraging. The asking price is: 49,900.00. The house is (sadly) situated on less land than I had presumed. At one and a half acres. I would personally think that adacent land may be easily obtained, but thats neigher here nor there. The FONE (hows that one) number posted is: (252) 459- 4233. The house is said to need some fixing up- again I will say that, judging by the exterior, its really nice looking. (and I usually dislike both bungalows and red brick, this one is just plain NICE). There is a well house on one side of the house, a great spot for a big garden, mature oaks on most of the property. Calling wont hurt, this might just be right up someones alley. Then again, I may have jumped the gun a bit on the land part. Thanks for all you who "stuck up for me" but, ed is just saying what he percives is fair and right, so no harm done, ok?

-- Kevin in NC (Vantravlrs@aol.com), January 19, 2002.

hi kevin-

we just moved from colorado to raleigh, nc. i had never been to nc (except for asheville), but a job became available at this natural food market i am employed by, and so we picked up the family and moved. we wanted to homeschool and raise our kids in the country, so we applied for transfers and drove halfway across the country not even knowing where we were going. we have the perfect rental here, 28 acres to farm (too much for me), chicken coop, pond, fenced pasture, and barn......but its a rental and this farm has left me dieing to get my own. so we are preparing.....next spring.

i dont care for this area though....demographically that is. the weather is wonderful and the sunsets are beautiful, but i was raised in the hills of kentucky and lived at the foothills of the rockies... so its just too flat here. do you (or anyone else reading this for that matter) know of a good way to find good land for sale in nc? good as in "less than extravagant", meaning nothing but a stream and some woods (hunting land for native residences around here).

ive never even been to south or southwestern carolina to see what its like, i even thought of virginia too, but preparing the farm for this summer and working my job gives me no free time at all (i love it that way too). its too early to buy now, but i would just like to be looking so that i might be able to compare.

thanks, aa

p.s. ive dreamt of homesteading for a long time. i was really scared to think about it b/c i didnt know where to start. i came across countryside about two months ago in the bookstore and ive not done anything but read back issues over and over(i LOVE this magazine). it was incredibly exciting to realize i was not alone and it is very much possible to "almost" live back in the days i wish id been born. i look forward to reading this forum (on rainy days when i have time) and enjoy listening to the numerous questions and dilemmas that this community faces because it makes me realize that although it is not easy to homestead, it is not only possible but like me it is the preferred way of life. each one of you is my focus and strength to get through those "harder" times. for me so far that is tearing down fences, hacking through overgrown weeds, and cutting wood for the stove.... i know, ive not seen anything yet. thank you all.

-- aaron snowden (noexit_ever@yahoo.com), January 21, 2002.


Hi, Aaron. My wife and I felt the call to get out and were guided to the northern mountains of NC. On our way here we patiently spent over five years in the Triangle area until the time was right for us to make the leap. Despite your wonderful sounding rental (28 acres?? wow) I can understand the urge to find your very own place. The whole Triangle is not what it used to be, (I spent some time there growing up) and at the rate it is growing it is only going to get worse. One avenue for information near you (sort of) is a great program for Sustainable Agriculture at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. They had evening classes on everything from buying land to building farm buildings to organic farming. I got alot of great info there and the people who run the program are really nice.

If you want more info on my area of NC now or just want to kvetch about Raliegh feel free to e-mail me.

-- gilly (wayoutfarm@skybest.com), January 21, 2002.



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