Monthly Archives: September 2011

4 weeks into rehab

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Fran Hart

Four weeks ago today we acquired this flip house. Or flippin’ house. I am feeling much more empathy for the folks on reality TV who find themselves embroiled in this quagmire of endless to-do’s and decisions. The situation and the … Continue reading →

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Nothing left to talk about

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Fran Hart

“Have a seat; put your feet up. You can sit and talk with me while I paint.” Marsha’s offer to her husband of 40 years was sincere, as was his rebuff. “Why would I do that? What’s to talk about?” … Continue reading →

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Hard work, hard work, hard work

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Fran Hart

We’ve been painting and putting in tile and cleaning and watering the foundation and the lawn (and pulling weeds), pruning bushes, and taking care of business (getting the A/C checked, ordering a new garage door). The water bill came yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Rehab, not flipping

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Fran Hart

I need to remember that what we are doing now is “rehab”. The flip refers more to the real estate transactions. We’re in the ugly, gory part of the process, where there is a lot of sweating and occasional swearing. … Continue reading →

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House flipping: kitchen, carpets and bathroom

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Fran Hart

Yesterday Mr. H and I put in about 13 hours. Today we put in about 5. While he puttered around with stripping linoleum, prepping new doors and modifying the kitchen cabinets for the new microwave (all are still works-in-progress), I … Continue reading →

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