Anyone Want a House?

@DianneN (247184)
United States
June 8, 2017 1:55pm CST
Our younger son is getting married on October 6th. He will have a short honeymoon weekend, then a 17 day honeymoon in Asia in November. If that isn't a heavy enough load already, he has just put his beautiful home on the market. He bought it brand new, added a fenced in yard and stonewalls. It is pristine. He and his fiancée have been looking at new homes and land for possible building. They insist on a new home only. We like our homes big and beautiful in our family, and a little, old, ranch house doesn't cut it for us. He wants a house that will be a home and to be right from the moment he moves in. We gifted our older son with a hefty sum when he bought his first co-op in Manhattan, and insist we do the same for our younger son. But the most exciting news of all came yesterday when his boss, and soon to be partner, told him he will pay for the down payment, no strings attached. His boss loves him almost as much as we do!
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
8 Jun 17
that is nice on the down payment.The house is too big.For me.I will stay in my school house.LOL
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@DianneN how many is he or she planning on having?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@amadeo Probably no more than two. I didn't get that personal. lol
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
He's starting a family.
@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
8 Jun 17
Awe thats awesome!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
I still can't believe it!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
@Courtlynn Huge, but not too huge. Taxes are ridiculous here in CT.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
8 Jun 17
@DianneN right thats so nice and im sure theyll get a huge one.
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@marguicha (223850)
• Chile
8 Jun 17
An awesome house! I always think about the work of having such a big house for a small amount of people
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
They are planning on starting a family very, very soon! Thank you.
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@marguicha (223850)
• Chile
8 Jun 17
@DianneN That´s something else
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
@marguicha I'm so excited!!!!
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• United States
8 Jun 17
Its lovely Dianne. And so awesome that his boss is paying down payment for him. Now that is exceptional..your son must be very important to him.
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• United States
8 Jun 17
@DianneN Yes he is a great lad and has done well in life Dianne. So he will look for land to build the new house on?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
His boss loves him, since he basically runs the company. He will make him a third partner in the near future. I'm very excited for our baby boy. lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
@TiarasOceanView Thank you! He would rather buy a house built to spec by a well known builder or a house that has everything he wants in it. He'd buy land and build as a last resort. He is busy with the wedding, work, and fiancée. Oh, and playing with his cats!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Jun 17
Your son is very lucky to have gifts towards the new house from both you and his boss. What is the house in the picture?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Our son was astounded! So we're we, actually. I'm not sure what you mean by the house. It's a two floor home with a full basement and attic with high ceilings.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Jun 17
@DianneN What I meant was - is that the house he is selling or buying?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@jaboUK Oh! Lol! This isn't his house, but it's similar to what he is selling.
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@NJChicaa (120179)
• United States
8 Jun 17
Is that house in the picture the one he is selling? Because that is a monster house. Then again, I live in a little old ranch house which wouldn't cut it with you guys.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
I wouldn't use his house, but it's similar.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@NJChicaa He needs a dedicated office, a couple of bedrooms for his kids, and a room for his cats. lol Those are his words. My father built a beautiful ranch house for us when we were little. Some are just lovely, while others can be plain and an eyesore. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess. He's looking at a new area with a cul-de-sac. I have a dear friend who lives nearby in a 5700 sq. ft. house. She and her husband never wanted children, but told us they like all the room. Her house is freaking gorgeous. We will keep our house for several more years. We need the extra bedrooms when my son and his family visit for weekends.
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@NJChicaa (120179)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@DianneN so he is selling that for a BIGGER house? wow. And I wouldn't call that type of house in the picture a "ranch" house. That is a Colonial McMansion. Ranches are one floor homes and, yes, tend to be older because no one builds them any longer. The good news about living in them is that you are in established neighborhoods with trees and older families that all know each other.
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• United States
8 Jun 17
Wow that's amazing that his boss offered the down payment so along with your generous gift they should be well on their way to finding their dream house. Their wedding is coming quickly.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
Isn't that amazing? We can't get over it. He's hoping that he will wind up with a very low mortgage. He refuses to be House poor. Less than four months to go!
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
9 Jun 17
Whatta big house. It looks like a school in our province.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Lol! It's all relative. Some homes are smaller and some larger. He just better fill it up with grandkids for me!
@DeborahDiane (40322)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Jun 17
@DianneN - That is wonderful news. The house in your photo looks very similar to the home of our daughter in Delaware, except her house has two wide porches across the front, one on each floor, with large columns in front. Otherwise, the homes look almost identical. She and her husband, a scientist with a major company, built their home new, too. It has four bedrooms and a finished out basement which is plumbed so another bedroom and bath could be added there, too. Plenty of room for their growing family (they have two little boys and may have one more baby before they are finished). The photo above is of the house they owned when they lived in Boston and her husband was doing research at MIT. It is a lot like your son's house, too.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
11 Jun 17
Just as long as our kids are happy, we're happy!
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• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 17
@DianneN - That's how I feel, too. I just want them to be happy. I forgot to mention when I posted the photo of our daughter, her husband and the house where they used to own in Boston ... that house was 80 years old! It was charming, on the top of a hill, and had been extensively remodeled, but I like their current, new house in Delaware because it is warmer, better insulated and beautifully finished out, with all the latest features. I just think it is interesting how much the younger generation likes the old styles from nearly a century ago. The outside of their 80 year-old Boston home is similar to the one your son lives in and similar to the one our daughter and her husband currently live in, with wood siding and shutters on either side of the windows. Interesting, isn't it?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
12 Jun 17
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@just4him (317277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 17
WOW!!! That is totally awesome! The house looks lovely.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thanks! I'd take it.
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@just4him (317277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 17
@DianneN I'm sure you would. And have it redecorated in no time at all.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
9 Jun 17
such a beautiful house (it that the one in the picture?), and so generous boss too.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thanks! The boss is unbelievable!!!!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
Oh your son is so fortunate! His boss might like the way he works, that's why he will pay for the downpayment for his new home! It could be his wedding gift.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
We don't know how much it will be or if it will be his wedding gift. My son was blown away by the gesture! We can't get over it!
• Peoria, Arizona
9 Jun 17
That is a beautiful home! I bet that is pretty penny! that is awesome things happened so fast with someone who is so close!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thank you! We were amazed that his boss suggested that. It will be a huge help to our son.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Jun 17
That was very nice of his boss
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
8 Jun 17
My son was so surprised, as we are. Thank you!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Jun 17
What a wonderful Boss, I'm sure his Boss love him because he was a big asset to his company. Congratulations to him and wishing and praying for the best on his coming wedding and married life.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Jun 17
@DianneN Certainly! for him!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@salonga I never heard of such a thing. I guess my son will have to work very hard depending on the size of the gift. lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thanks so much! That must explain his generosity.
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
9 Jun 17
That's a very beautiful house. That was so kind of his boss
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@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
10 Jun 17
@DianneN haha okay. I thought it was the house i hope that he gets a house similar to this one
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thank you! That isn't his house, though.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@Nawsheen That's the type of house he wants. It's all open concept with very high ceilings on every floor, a mudroom, full finished basement, full attic, crown molding throughput, a fireplace, top of the line appliances, etc. I hope he finds the one that's perfect for them, too!
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
9 Jun 17
The house is huge. I can let all my family and relatives live here. Unfortunately, my late father's relatives are not welcome here.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
12 Jun 17
@DianneN You said it right. It is a good thing that they stopped harassing us.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
10 Jun 17
The house is huge, but we like large homes. I have five bedrooms and only one is in use. You're welcome to move in here with your family, but not your late father's relatives. lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
12 Jun 17
@Shavkat I'm happy they stopped harassing you!
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
11 Jun 17
Oh my, I'd get lost in a house that size. I have modest needs
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
13 Jun 17
@DianneN that one is calling out for lots of entertaining to be done!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
11 Jun 17
We like our homes big and roomy. lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
14 Jun 17
@valmnz And the pitter patter of little feet!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jun 17
It is such an exciting time for him! Hope he sells the house he has now and all goes well @DianneN
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
11 Jun 17
That seems like a plan any parent would approve of @DianneN
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
11 Jun 17
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
11 Jun 17
The plan is to sell his house first. He's not made of money. lol. Many thanks!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Jun 17
Oh! That is fantastic, Dianne! What a boss! And you and your husband are wonderful parents @DianneN ! I hope they find the perfect house for them. If they have your fabulous taste, they will.xoxox
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
11 Jun 17
@DianneN , absolutely! Now they can house hunt to their hearts content.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
9 Jun 17
Thank you! We are so thrilled for the kids. Gotta love that boss of his!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
11 Jun 17
@bluesa They've been looking!
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