https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:35:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979508 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:06:19 +0000 coopsmama 1979508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @mediagirl: @HLK208: @Kimberlybee: @Mrs. J: @avivoca: Thanks!! We're excited! :grin: </p> <p>@mediagirl: Thank you for the photoshopped picture! :) That actually made me almost like the exterior! I think it will really look nice as the landscaping matures and we put some extra special touches to make it ours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979495 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:00:57 +0000 avivoca 1979495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: Congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979418 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:30:35 +0000 Mrs. J 1979418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: congrats!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979191 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:24:02 +0000 Kimberlybee 1979191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: Congratulations on signing! The house has so much potential and I prefer inside upgrades too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979187 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:20:06 +0000 HLK208 1979187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: yay!!! Congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979180 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:17:16 +0000 mediagirl 1979180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: congratulations on signing today! (I just saw that....) We also have a garage like yours (flat, not carriage style) and the hardware adds so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979173 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:11:29 +0000 mediagirl 1979173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I think once that tree grows and you add some bushes, it will make HUGE improvements. I would also consider mulching along the driveway and along the sidewalk. A couple of chairs and a table with a plant or cushions on the chairs will make a huge deal, too. And that stuff doesn't cost as much as redoing the whole exterior. :)</p> <p>We have a front yard that looks similar with the sidewalk and berm and after 5 years, it finally looks good to us. :)</p> <p>[attach=251/14/ngdxj5.580x384.2014-12-10_15-47-30.png] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979169 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:10:29 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1979169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: Congrats! :grin: Can't wait for Summer exterior before &amp; after post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979131 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:47:41 +0000 Synchronicity 1979131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: congrats :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise/page/2#post-1979109 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:35:12 +0000 coopsmama 1979109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: It's a HUGE relief. If anything it's just nice to know we'll have somewhere to hang out hats come January and honestly, the inside is beautiful. What more could we a want? A great deal and just the space we've been needing! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1979107 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:34:05 +0000 coopsmama 1979107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I'm just now seeing your comment and location was the biggest factor in signing today for this house! I agree with you about garages being on the side - I prefer that too but that isn't really a common look around here!</p> <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: We went for it! Ultimately location and the upgrades won out - and the fact that it allows us to not have to be tight financially in other ways. We're really excited! </p> <p>@lamariniere: We painted our first house and it wasn't super expensive - even for having a professional do it! I think we will look into it down the road. :)</p> <p>@Synchronicity: You're so right! And now that we agreed to the offer I'm getting excited to envision how we can make it our own outside.</p> <p>@Ash: @Chillybear: @Sunshine1810: I will have to update you all in 6 months or so (once we get to spring) with some pictures of how we have spruced it up! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1979100 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:29:13 +0000 mrs. bird 1979100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: oh i'm so glad you've made your decision! what a relief, i'm sure! it will be a wonderful home, congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1979095 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:26:48 +0000 coopsmama 1979095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickles: You gave some great advice! We accepted the offer today and are just going to play with the exterior as much as we can. You are so right about not wanting to be in a state of flux with young children.</p> <p>We made the best decision we could within the timing and financial constraints and haven't had any immediate buyer's remorse! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978580 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:25:30 +0000 Mrs. Pickles 1978580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: since we're in the middle of purchasing appliances... I would go with the builder offer to upgrade. Investment-wise buyers often tend to look at upgrades inside and yard space more than simply the exterior of the home. Fencing is a huge undertaking and if you don't have to do it yourself (or hire out) it saves time and money. It is a more "box-like" structure but landscaping can change appearances tremendously... you'd be surprised with edging some flower boxes and perhaps a light pole (which would go with the carriage garage door idea) can do.<br /> Also since you have littles, do you want to be in a state of flux while your home is being built?<br /> Here's hoping you are happy with your decision :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978338 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:06:00 +0000 Sunshine1810 1978338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly everything sounds perfect except for the exterior so I don't know if I could pass it up! That said, there is so much you can do to help with the exterior.</p> <p>I think I would start with some paint, and spring for a new garage door. Since the garage is such a focal point, you can get a really beautiful door, that will definitely change things. I also think that adding some flowering bushes and trees outside can really soften it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978233 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:05:48 +0000 Chillybear 1978233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually really like the look of this house. I think with a little landscaping, flowers, decor and maybe some different paint colors the house could really shine. As others have said, if the house is in a good location and it has everything you need inside, plus the builders are offering some great updates, why not? </p> <p>As far as the trim on the inside, couldnt that be painted too? Pain in the ass but YHL and Bower Power were doing it room by room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978205 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:46:33 +0000 Ash 1978205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this house has so much potential! With some personal touches, it will be adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978193 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:29:26 +0000 Synchronicity 1978193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's that bad! You could do a lot with it. Some paint, landscaping, potted and hanging plants, shutters... It's a total blank canvas. Let us know what you decided! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978170 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:12:17 +0000 lamariniere 1978170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I'm not, and probably never will be a home owner, but the problem with your house seems to be the colors/exterior finishing. I have no idea if it is financially feasible to repaint the whole thing, but I think that different colors could really make a difference. Also, it definitely needs some landscaping. The real estate agency is offering a TON of perks that would be hard to pass up. Keep us updated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978116 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:25:55 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1978116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What did you decide?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1978110 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:18:28 +0000 looch 1978110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not one to talk, quite honestly, because I don't love my house, BUT, I will say, I don't mind that house and its boxiness at all. I don't care for the fact that the garage doors are in the front like that (my preference is on the side) but I would weigh the benefits of the location...is the house physically where you want it to be, above the shape of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977559 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:45:17 +0000 Orchid 1977559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are definitely a few areas where you could add charm and character. However, for such a big purchase I would want to be sure I love the home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977551 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:33:26 +0000 mrs. bird 1977551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think with some landscaping, a light next to the door, and some hardware on the garage would really make it look more finished. If you love the inside and the outside isn't going to be a problem with resale, I'd find a way to love it. How often do you sit outside admiring your house compared to the amount of time you spend enjoying living in it?? The space sounds like what you're looking for &amp; it would save you another move. I hate moving. Good luck with your decision!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977544 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:30:07 +0000 Astro Bee 1977544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I agree with PP, it mostly just looks unfinished. It does appear boxy, but that's mostly because all of the architectural elements blend in together. Break those up, and give the house some personality, for a start. Look at photos online or in home decorating magazines for inspiration on how to paint the trim or trim plus the uppermost, vertical siding. Add additional colour using shutters and/or window boxes. Paint the garage door or switch it out for one that has windows or other details on the front (and then paint it!). Put in a rail, and landscape the front yard. Landscaping does wonders for your curb appeal and really changes how you feel about your house.</p> <p>We're into our 4th house purchase in 7 1/2 years - our jobs require us to move frequently - and regularly only get a week to "house hunt," meaning find a house in the new city, put in an offer and have it accepted. What helps us is knowing that none of the houses we buy are our forever homes, but just our right now homes. I've really liked them all, for different reasons, but love-love... not really. Of course, the longer you expect to stay in the house, the more you should love it; otherwise, those little annoyances that are okay for a short time will drive you crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977543 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:27:27 +0000 loveisstrange 1977543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I just googled "curb appeal before and after". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977542 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:26:34 +0000 coopsmama 1977542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: Wow!! Those are incredible. Where did you find them? That gives me a lot of hope and also is just so neat to see. </p> <p>@alohaorchid: Do you think the carriage style would look right for this house? That would be such cheap upgrade, incredible! </p> <p>All of you are so creative! I don't have a creative bone in my body so this really helps add a good perspective. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977537 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:22:20 +0000 ShootingStar 1977537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you could do so much with that house to make it more attractive. If it's not your forever house, I say go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977535 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:22:20 +0000 swurlygurl 1977535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: Woah! I didn't even realize those were before and afters at first because they're so drastically different!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977532 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:21:02 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1977532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: those pics remind me of the HGTV show Curb Appeal. What a difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/one-more-house-post-this-is-it-i-promise#post-1977529 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:19:56 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1977529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: totally, the house has hope. It's a box just waiting to be beautified. :grin: </p>