Category Archives: Renovation
Today, Lynn and I became the proud owners of a 1901 farm house!
Finally, we did it! It took quite a while but we did it. After haggling with lenders, dealing with agents, managing contractors, and postponing the closing multiple times we did close on our new home today. Lynn has been … Continue reading
Closing scheduled for Friday!
I delivered the last of the documents to the lenders, contractors, architects, and insurance companies. I think this it. Let’s hope that the third time is a charm! I know that Lynn is wearing her “Perhaps Today” button and I’m … Continue reading
Who would do this?
Lynn and I have talked to countless people about this and we get a lot of positive responses but I want to be a bit more scientific.
Closing? Well… no, but we do have drawings.
Today was supposed to be closing day for the Fletcher Broome house but we couldn’t get all the parties to agree on the final terms. Hopefully, it will happen next week. We are both a bit disappointed but trying to … Continue reading
Our initial meeting with the Architect . . .
Yesterday, Lynn and I meet with our architect to review the “as built” drawings, discuss living requirements, and the design of the new addition. Needless to say, we are a long way from the goal line but it feels good … Continue reading
The 1901 Home we are renovationing!
We have found a nice old farm house to renovate and then live. I thought I would publish a few pictures of the place. All of the rooms in the house have wooden walls made from tongue-n-groove pine. All the … Continue reading
Architects and GC’s
Sonny got out to the house today to meet with the GC (W. Scott Query) and the Architect (John Urban). Both have worked together before on renovation 2 homes for the city of Matthews, NC. Each sits on the board … Continue reading
Previous work by GC
Today Lynn and I are going to visit to homes in Matthews, NC which were built in the 1880’s. We are using the architect and general contractor that restored both of these homes. Take a look. The Massey Clark House The … Continue reading
The Fletcher Broome House
This year for Christmas Lynn and I decided to buy a house for each other. The house, “The Fletcher Broome” house was build in 1901. You may be asking, “What kind of shape is it in?” or “Does it … Continue reading
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The Fletcher Broome House 