Category: Groovy Ranch
Building Groovy Ranch: Update 21
Way back in 2016, I proclaimed a downsize challenge for me and Mrs. Groovy. Here is what that challenge entailed. Sell our Charlotte home for roughly what we bought it for ($225K). Use the proceeds of the sale (roughly $210K after realtor fees and closing expenses) to build a house in the Raleigh, North Carolina,…
Building Groovy Ranch: Update 20
Seemingly Competent Lawyer: “I don’t see anything in this contract where the builder is obligated to show you he has paid his subs before you pay him.” Mrs. Groovy: “Yeah, that was one of the things I wanted to ask you about. And what about the part where it says we need to get flood…
Building Groovy Ranch: Update 19
Not much to report this week on Groovy Ranch. We got our builder, Terry, and now we’re just formulating a contract. Terry gave us a boilerplate contract to review and we’re basically satisfied with it. There are just a few things that we’re not comfortable with. The lawyer who handled our land purchase is addressing…
Building Groovy Ranch: Update 18 (We’re Back Part Two!)
Mr. Groovy filled you in on much of what’s been happening with us in Groovy Ranch Update 17. As usual, I have my own spin so I thought I’d round out the picture for you. Meet the Millses Mr. Groovy had his favorite Craiglisters in Update 17 and here I present my favorite “Next Door”…
Building Groovy Ranch: Update 17 (We’re Back!)
Hello, groovy freedomist! It’s been a long time since my last post and a lot has happened. So I’ll dispense with the flowery introduction and get right to business. Here we go. Stats on the Sale We sold Groovy Home on May 10 for our list price of $250K. We brought Groovy Home ten years…