If it's nicotine stains, you will have to first get a sealer like Kilz then paint it. Nicotine will bleed right through regular interior paint. Looks like a nice little place, how's the neighborhood?

On that note, check with the local law enforcement to see if they have a department that deals with crime statistics. We have them here, and they are more than happy to share information to assist you in looking at homes in certain area's.

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If it's nicotine stains, you will have to first get a sealer like Kilz then paint it. Nicotine will bleed right through regular interior paint. Looks like a nice little place, how's the neighborhood?

On that note, check with the local law enforcement to see if they have a department that deals with crime statistics. We have them here, and they are more than happy to share information to assist you in looking at homes in certain area's.

I don't think that is needed here, Looks well patrolled.

Thats good. Its still nice to know what kind of crime has occurred in the area. I did that when I bought my place. ABout 2-3 years before we moved here, there was a shooting. However, since then, the only crime going on around here is just domestic disturbances. All the little hoodlums have been run out. Probably helps that most of the deputies that are out on the street know I live here, so they make quite a few frequent patrols. LOL Helps also having a neighbor as a deputy.

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This place looks much nicer. What you'll save in paint and cleaning supplies will pay for a dishwasher if you need one.

Ok that place isn't worth doing, As the Electrical Service wasn't tested as the panel is covered by Ivy, So It could be ok or a can of worms and I don't have the money for that.

But there is another place or two @ or below $55,000.00, That were suggested by My agent, plus one that I know is just needing Me to Move in,That I'll look into instead. It shows No Dishwasher, Yet lists one.

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Maybe things are starting to look up again, Vic?

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Did they wallpaper that one room with brown packing paper? I don't like that color at all. Medicine cabinets shouldn't set you back much, they're easy to hang up if you get the kind that just screw to the wall. Make sure you measure the wall studs. You should be able to find a stove easy enough either through the thrift shop or the local want ads or maybe Craig's list online. Other than that it will just be some elbow grease except for the garage door opener.

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hi vic ..

.. remember having been in kind of similar situation some years ago; at this time, i had to re-start EVERYTHING from scratch (and every-thing is really meant to be every-thing!). it was too much 4 me now, to read & watch all here (sorry), but pls be sure .. in austria, - as far as i could see - you would never be able to get ANYthing like that - for this price.
.. they are selling (really small ~ 75 square meters) FLATS near & in the surroundings of vienna for > 100 .. 300k euro, and houses in this area which are in a state like this - acc. to the pictures - you will not find below € 200k @ all.
so .. as hard, as life might seem sometimes .. it even could be harder; so feel encouraged to follow your plans - in focus of your wishes & dreams - and it will happen - in one or the other way.

kind regards from austria!

Sorry to hear that, Vic.

Seems like you've had one balloon popping on you after another lately.
I would have thought that, given the situation in the housing market as of late, you would have had better luck than you have had.

Of course, your financial situation imposes further limits on your options than some others might have available to them.

I hope your perseverance comes to fruition for you and Grace soon.

The kitties will send a few extra meows your way.

Meow, meow, meow, meow.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

That sucks Vic. Seems like every time their is some light at the end of the tunnel something else happens!

Better luck next time.

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Oh! Vic

I am sorry to hear the news. I can only wish you that good luck will suddenly come knocking.

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The CA State Legislature voted to cut the SSI Benefit check by the last $15 a month today, So My check will go from $845 to $830 soon enough.

You really aren't having much luck lately are you? :(

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Ok I just got through talking to Guild Mortgage and they talked to a place and that place said they'd pick up the high cost mortgage, If I have a credit score and only if I have a Credit score, Which I don't. My contact there is only using County approved lenders so as to preserve the loan, But I can only hope someone will, He said He'd next call the major places(Bank of America, Wells Fargo, etc), Failing that, What recourse do I have?

There was no copies of paperwork sent to Me, They had approved of one High Cost Mortgage before mine and someone @ Guild didn't want to do that again and when I applied for the mortgage I could have been told of the limit on loan fees, Yet no one did, To fulfill the mortgage I sold My mobile home to the park and even If I had the money they would never sell It back to Me or sell Me another one or allow a privately owned home into the park again, as the owners of the park want an all rental park I think. As they have plans to fill up all the extra spaces with their own homes.

So I guess I'm screwed, if Guild Mortgage Company can't find someone to take over the mortgage.

Can you get one of those secured credit cards in order for you to get a credit score?

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Best of luck with finding an affordable place on short notice, Victor!

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I'm multilingual - I can misunderstand people in several languages!

Kitties accepted is a must, of course.
And utilities included can be quite a bonus for a Seti cruncher.

Good luck, Vic.

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"Time is simply the mechanism that keeps everything from happening all at once."

Vic,

Not sure if you are quite in their area, but give
http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/entermoving.php
a call. Friends in LA found them less expensive than the traditional places and they did good work.

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Vic,

Not sure if you are quite in their area, but give
http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/entermoving.php
a call. Friends in LA found them less expensive than the traditional places and they did good work.

Can't use them, Their in Northern California, I'm calling locally in Barstow CA. But thanks anyway.

Their home page/main office is in Northern California, I know they have an office in Los Angeles which is South of Barstow. CALL!

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Ever think of moving in with family to allow you to save up some $?

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Vic,

Not sure if you are quite in their area, but give
http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/entermoving.php
a call. Friends in LA found them less expensive than the traditional places and they did good work.

Can't use them, Their in Northern California, I'm calling locally in Barstow CA. But thanks anyway.

Their home page/main office is in Northern California, I know they have an office in Los Angeles which is South of Barstow. CALL!

Ok I called, I'm too far away for them.

Wasn't sure but worth the try.

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Oh here's a bit of trivia for Ya, What does the show Green Acres and the Central Valley have in common?




The answer isn't Hooterville...

Pixley

I've driven that 99 route a few times myself. I lived in the Sacramento area for several years and I have a half-sister in Hemet.

Best of luck to ya'!

Drive safely!

Martin

Don't forget to take some pics to show us!

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That's quite a drive, thanks for the pics and good luck with the home search!

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