A Pep Talk, Involving Zombies
It’s becoming more official. I signed the Detroit inspection report (ACR) this morning and on Monday we’re scheduled to close. The house — and all the…
Advice From Detroiters
Welcome to our first installment of “Advice from Detroiters.” I think you’ll see why I love this town and the people.
The Contractor Gives Us Our First Estimate
We met with the contractor yesterday to get an updated bid based on our ideas and needs, which were pretty minimal. We’re using the same contractor…
Insurance Companies Don’t Want to Insure Our Home
Let the piling on of unexpected costs begin! Did you know that many insurers won’t cover homes in historic districts? Yeah, us either. Guess whose house…
The Escrow Check Cleared! Now for Insurance…
Things are quiet right now over in Detroit house land. We’re just waiting to close on the sale. Our contractor is working on getting our city…
I’m a Louse, a House Cheater
I admit it; I’m a cheater. I’ve found another. She’s beautiful; a solid life partner. She has a great figure, and I can imagine my life…
The Finances of Buying and Renovating a $35,000 Home in Detroit
When we say that we are cashing out our life savings to restore this house, it’s a bit of hyperbole, but not by much. So let me…
We Found a Contractor! (We Hope)
Yesterday Karl and I met with a second contractor and think we may have find the right one. Ooo! Ooo! This is exhilarating and terrifying at…
Embarassing Home-Renovation Dreams
I woke up on Wednesday night and Karl wasn’t there. He’d gone out for pub quiz and enjoyed himself way past the witching hour. (Which is…
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