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Knife-Catcher: Year Two Recap of Tim’s Home Purchase

Posted on May 20, 2013May 22, 2013 by The Tim

With two full years of home ownership/debtorship now behind me as of today, it’s time to share some more highlights, stats, and thoughts from year two. First up, the financial highlights from the first two years: Initial Loan Amount: $179,950 Current Loan Amount: $160,700 Total Spent in Year One: $24,294 Principal Paid: $8,907 Interest Paid:…

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Homebuying Tip: Get a Sewer Scope Inspection

Posted on May 28, 2012November 21, 2012 by The Tim

So far in this week’s poll more people have indicated a preference for homes built before 1940 than any of the other options. If you’re shopping for older homes, in addition to your regular inspection, you should really get a sewer scope done as well. A sewer scope is exactly what it sounds like. They…

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Knife-Catcher: Year One Recap of Tim’s Home Purchase

Posted on May 21, 2012May 21, 2012 by The Tim

With a full year of home ownership/debtorship under my belt as of yesterday, I thought it would be fun to share a few highlights, stats, and thoughts from the first year. First up, the financial highlights: Initial Loan Amount: $179,950 Current Loan Amount: $171,043 Principal Paid: $8,907 Interest Paid: $8,357 Insurance Paid: $596 Property Tax…

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Pro Tip: LeakFrog to the Rescue

Posted on May 10, 2012October 31, 2014 by The Tim

Sorry, no time for a substantive post today. Dealing with a leak a section of my home’s sewer line that runs right under the platform the previous home owner built to hold the water heater. Thankfully, when water started pouring out of a failed joint last night, the LeakFrog I had placed in that area…

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Best Housewarming Gift Ever

Posted on April 20, 2012April 20, 2012 by The Tim

As if providing me excellent mortgage service through my homebuying process wasn’t enough, long-time Seattle Bubble friend Rhonda Porter recently dropped off a hand-made belated housewarming present for my family: Note the bubbles coming from the chimney of the house. So amazing. Thanks again, Rhonda! P.S. (If you’re new here, no, I am not a…

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