In some ways renovating this house has been the most difficult thing I have ever done. I’m renovating at a time when I want to save. When I bought my coop I knew that it cost less than comparable rent. Buying the house was different.
Frankly I could have gotten a luxe townhouse for less per month.
But I own the house–not me and the coop board or me and the bank. Please don’t think that’s bragging. I live in fear of a decade from now….For the first time in my life I have to seriously budget and it’s not easy.
I bought it when American everything seemed to be melting down. Owning a house felt, and feels, stable. Most of the foreclosures in North Myrtle are in the oceanfront hotel/condo’s. There are foreclosures in surrounding towns, and other parts of North Myrtle. I know I could have waited and probably gotten it for even less but…..
I made a great profit on my coop. In that spirit I wanted the former owners of my house to make a good profit also.
I’m learning a new culture and while most people, especially the Eldons’s are great; some do try to take advantage…I think it’s because I’m a single woman.
The woman who used to own the house was just over. Showed me some things. Loved, loved, loved the house!
The original owner was a much divorced woman who had little money but her last husband left her some land. She built six patio houses. Mine (hers then) was the last built so it’s younger than I had thought. Love knowing the history.
Love love LOVE it! It’s so full, yet roomy. Did you ever think of becoming an interior decorator? I don’t know exactly what they do, but it seems like something you’d be perfect for.
Also, I love the name piatsa. It’s fun to say. Kinda like pizza, but not.
Comment by Bone — May 26, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
I lovelovelove the colours! Your fuschia couch…I want it. Want it bad.
Now I want new floors. Not just a coat of paint.
Everything looks gorgeous!
Comment by Jenn — May 26, 2009 @ 6:30 pm