Potential Home

I can't stop thinking about this property. The net amount from the house that we sold is enough to buy this huge property located in the ideal neighborhood (talking about the view minus the storm). It has 2,824 sq ft, with a good size swimming pool with a golf course view at the back. Truly awesome for the square footage and worth for the money. There's a catch though!

As you can see it, it is a brick home. I like it a lot! The yard is alright but, with a landscaping improvement, this will look appealing. The location is few blocks to the beach with easy access to a boat dock. The golf course is right on the backyard , how cool is that?

Anyone who loves fishing and boating, this is a great property to buy because the bayou is just 3 blocks away too. I saw this area 4 years ago and the place is really blessed with beautiful view by the water.

Vaulted ceiling which I love and it has a fireplace which tops hubby's wish-list. Nice floors right? I don't hate the paint colors on the wall but, that's an easy cosmetics to fix.

As I was trying to check this property in other listing company, I found out that this house in good condition is worth 4x the asking price. This is totally a bargain right now. This might look good but, behind that wall, it tells otherwise. The catch that I mentioned earlier? Though the location has a nice view, this area is within the flood zone and this is a fixer upper. Remember hurricane Katrina? This area was flooded. Therefore, this house has a flood damage especially in plumbing and electrical. Plus, insurance premium in flood zone area is ridiculously high! We cannot afford this house. This is a money pit for us.

 

Considering the "catch", if it is you, would you buy this property?

Property Listings in Wilmington

For three consecutive years, my husband and I were checking on the latest property listed in the local real estate sites. We got lucky that we were able to buy two condo units at unbelievable price. Presently, both units are rented so; if I were you, if you plan to buy a house, check out the latest listings today.

 

If you live in North Carolina, I found some gorgeous properties which are listed in real estate wilmington nc. A good size manicured yard, nice neighborhood, 5 bedrooms/4 baths and a spacious house such as the photo above is truly a deal breaker. Why rent a condo or apartment if you can afford to buy a house? It is worth it! Just a year ago, we bought our house and we are mortgage free. Don't you want it that way too?

Haunted House

Wanna see the picture of a Haunted House?

After I got my Schengen Visa, booked hotel reservation in Germany, booked in a car rental company and paid our airfare, our travel to Europe is postponed 'till next year. The good thing was, we got a full refund of our airfare and all the cancellation of itinerary bookings went good. Next big trip is not Europe but, Kansas City Missouri. I am excited to see the Gateway Arch, visit Branson as well as Hannibal the hometown of Mark Twain, the great American author and humorist.

All family members from Mississippi will be coming over too for a wedding event of our niece. I have been wanting to visit Missouri at winter time but, I guess it will not happen this year as well. I am also excited to see the ancestral house of my brother-in-law which the kids claimed as a haunted. You can check the image of haunted house in my blog post here.

They have 7 bedrooms and a huge basement and they only occupied I think three bedrooms. Hubby and I would not want to stay in their house but, we will visit them. I will take more pictures and share it here. I am excited!

Property in Cocoa

All papers were submitted and right now, we are just waiting for the closing date and turn over of the key. This house is one of the properties that we bid but, the seller made a counter offer and we walk away. Our decision of walking away with the deal was right because the place that we bought this month is way better and near in Orlando area. A lot bigger too and we love the neighborhood.

This house has a lot of charm since it was built in 1965. There is a need of some TLC, just cosmetic ( paint, sanding, landscaping ) and nothing major. But, we already contacted painters and decorators, my friend can do the latter though. We bought new appliances already. Boy, it was so good to shop for a stainless steel appliances.

We have no job as back up for loans so; we bought this property on a cash basis. After this major project, I am ready to go back to work. Bank is drained for good you know.

We love the neighborhood here and did you know that Kennedy Space Center is just across the river? I wish NASA could go back to it's lively business so; I could see up close during rocket lift off. Fort Canaveral, the cruise ships terminal is just 20 minutes away. As a matter of fact, we went there today and had lunch at Rusty's Seafood Restaurant. Love that area.

Unique House

This is a unique house, don't you think? By the look of it, the building is made up of steel right? I really don't know what's the composition of this house but, I sure like it because it is so unique.It looks like the house along the beach in Mississippi. I called it round house but, this building design is really called DELTEC. According to my cousin, all the materials to make a Deltec House is custom made, ordered from the company who make this kind of building and you can chose the size too. This is actually small but, the inside has an awesome plan. After the Hurricane Katrina, most of the houses nearby the water and the Gulf Coast are built on stilts. Stilt Houses are raised over the surface of the soil primarily purpose is protection against flooding. Anyway, this building design is unique and I like it.

Deltec House

This is a Deltec House, a circular design house and only one in East Beach, Ocean Springs, Mississippi. I took this picture because this is the favorite house design of my husband. We will build this design in the Philippines on the beach area. The inside rooms are AWESOME!

Vacation Houses in Florida

These pictures were taken last January as we travel from Florida to Mississippi for our Christmas Vacation in my in-laws. We decided to travel on the beach side of Florida. We are not in a hurry so, we took this route. It took us 12 hours to reach Mississippi but, its worth it. We stop few times to dine in the restaurants.

These pictures were taken as we travel at 40mph, so some pictures are not as good as it should be. My husband was driving and I am taking pictures. As you can see the above picture, the huge tree covers the house. These are beach houses and most of them are vacation houses, rented during summer and holidays.

Notice the high posts? These houses are facing the beach. If there are big hurricanes, most of these houses are wiped out but, rebuilt again.

I like this house because it has manicured lawn, huge and the beach is at the front. I like to live here for vacation but not for longer days. This area is like a ghost town.

See the lower buildings? It was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The place is really enchanting but, hurricane season is the problem. This place will never progress because of the location.

Do you like to live this house? I wonder what the team of TAPS and Ghost Hunter will say...hehehe. Honestly, I love the beauty of this place. All of this houses were at the right side of the road and the front view is already the beach.

Houses On The Beach

In Ocean Springs, these are just one of the beautiful houses which you can see on the beach. I took pictures by random from Front Beach and East Beach. The owner of this house are just relaxing. I always wanted to take a good shot of this house but, every time we pass by, the owner is at the terrace and I don't want to take the picture while he is watching me taking it. Now, this time, they don't see me...hehehe. Honestly, this is my favorite house on the beach. I want a house like this in Camiguin Island in the Philippines or in Opol, Misamis Oriental, Philippines where in the beauty of the beach is similar.
This house is my hubby's all time favorite house. It is round and the terrace circle the whole house. Just like my mother's childhood house in the province which has a terrace in the whole circumference. For my hubby, he likes it a lot maybe because it is unique among the houses here. I like it too but, I need to enhance it with paint.
Simple but very homey and comfy. I like the cool surrounding and the trim trees with manicured lawn. I like the location of the house that it sits at the top of this land. I love the paint color too.
These two huge houses are so elegant. I would love to have a house like that and my bedroom is facing the seaside. I can only imagine myself sitting on the swing and relaxing the view of the beach. What a good life huh!
This area is always a direct hit whenever there is Hurricane. Houses are destroyed every time but, owners of these property still love the place. They rebuild their house back as is. This is the view at the front of those houses. Who can blame them right? The beach view is spectacular!

Vacation Houses on Highway 98

These are the beautiful vacation houses on the beach side of highway 98. Some were occupied but, majority isn't. By looking at these places, looks like a ghost town. Unlike summer time, the highway is so busy and these gorgeous houses are happy.
A little bit distant from the road and facing the view of the beach.
I like the privacy of this house. Very relaxing.
I don't mean to get that blue thing but, it did....LOL. Just look at the house behind it, glass windows facing the road and the beach.
This is hubby's favorite. The architecture is so unique and my mind just kept on wondering what's inside?
The huge tall pillars of the house. Take note, the house is at the other side of the road. Most of the houses here are designed to have house posts tall for safety precaution of the tall waves from the sea.
See the posts? And these one too?
Nearby of these vacation houses and cottages are little store and restaurant.
Wooden cottages. Kayaks. Beach.....truly a nice place to spend a vacation.