I Called In Sick Today

[InternetExplorer 2,609]

I’ve not heard nice things said about Tag. You’ll lose the watch douche crowd. (Oh no)

 

Here’s a value-oriented take on the Lange I posted:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-lange-saxonia-thin-37mm-the-new-entry-level-lange

 

It’s pretty unlikely that I’ll ever get a chance to buy the Rolex, but the Lange is for sure available if I really do lose my mind.

[brvheart 1,757]

The FBI seized backpage today. WHERE AM I GOING TO GET MY WHORES NOW!?!?

[Essay21 2,387]

Jesus doesn’t appreciate that joke and neither do I. My Brvy isn’t capable of considering the possibility of thinking about maybe contemplating the idea of sex work.

[hank213 1,823]

The appraisal game is absolutely a scam. The appraiser will always "magically" come back within 2% of the exact number that was mentioned to them by whoever hires them.

 

 

 

That's crazy. I don't even use a standard wallet anymore. I just have a phone case wallet.

 

who hires somebody to give them a professional assessment on the value of something and then poison's the well by saying how much they think it's worth? why would anyone ever do that? I've been thinking about getting some silverware and other items appraised and if they asked me to tell them what I thought it was worth I'd ask them why I the hell should I pay them to tell me what I already think?

[Napa Lite 3,279]

That’s one thing that’s slighlty infuriating about this all. I’ll ask my realtor what she thinks and she’ll say “well, it depends what it’s worth to you”

 

Well that’s what you’re here for. You’re the fvcking expert here.

[Essay21 2,387]

I’ve never really understood the point of a real estate agent.

[hank213 1,823]

I didn't tie that specifically to real estate I guess. Doesn't the buyer's bank do the appraising to make sure they aren't forking over 300k for cardboard box and shit?

[InternetExplorer 2,609]

The agent isn’t allowed to guess at the value. There’s some liability there. At least that’s what my agent told me.

[hank213 1,823]

The agent isn't allowed to guess at the value. There's some liability there. At least that's what my agent told me.

 

no but they should be able to make a fair market estimate based off comparable properties. they should be able to easily say if a home is priced within reason or not given the major factors like condition, location, relative market conditions etc. when i was looking there were a couple properties i found that i had my agent arrange showings for and if my agent would've given me the same answer napa's gave him I would've proceeded without an agent from that point forward. answers like that add zero value. you don't pay an agent to simply pull MLS listings if they aren't working to protect your interests then there is no point in them getting a cut of an eventual purchase. if it's a hot market, bad agents get lazy and look to siphon off the cream for doing as little work as possible

[CobaltBlue 662]

Time for a new wallet. That thing can't be in good condition at this point.

It's in surprisingly good condition, I think. It's black leather with two silver "snaps" and a clip for when it used to have a chain. The plastic sleeves inside have had to be taped quite a bit, and there's maybe a little bit of wear on the stitching. Oh, I guess it is pretty bloated. I remember once counting that I had about a dozen casino cards. I think it still has some more years in it.

[SuitedAces21 2,723]

it's an obese obscenity and i hate it.

 

i started SILICON VALLEY last night. not sure why i never watched it before. i'm enjoying it a lot.

[hank213 1,823]

I don't know why either. First season is fantastic. The rest are good to ok, with some flashes of brilliance here and there but the the last episode of season 1 is one of my favorite half hours of television.

[SuitedAces21 2,723]

I don't know why either. First season is fantastic. The rest are good to ok, with some flashes of brilliance here and there but the the last episode of season 1 is one of my favorite half hours of television.

 

hank knows how long it would take to jerk off 800 guys, and he can prove it.

[Napa_Don 688]

Put in an offer on a house today. Bids are due by 6. Hopefully, they don't take long deciding because I'm a nervous wreck. I honestly don't know if it's because I do or don't want them to accept.

[SuitedAces21 2,723]

i'll pray for you. are we above asking?

[Napa_Don 688]

We are. They asked for highest and best. They also asked for flexible closing date so they can find a house to buy so we set it at 5/31 with a 30 day rentback option for them. Which is fine by me. Gives me two more months of cheap rent to save up with and maybe even have them pay my first mortgage payment.

[Essay21 2,387]

We are on track for success, then, it would seem.

 

My advice is to bring fire and passion to this purchase. Much like Yadier Molina did today when called a mother ****** by some d bag coach.

[InternetExplorer 2,609]

MPLS housing market sounds like cancer.

[Napa_Don 688]

It's so very frustrating. I'm on pins and needles. They've presumably had all the offers since 6 and I know mine was in hours before. I'm sure others were. How hard is it to select? Fvck.

 

And the rentback thing...a buddy who just bought a house, who actually had promised me a room but then renegged which is why i'm in my current situation, defintiely got his because he offered to rentback the house to the people, too. He had his lease until end of May so it worked out for him, too. Because it's entirely possible these people can't find a house right away, either.

[SuitedAces21 2,723]

i'm gonna need to know if we bought a house before i can sleep tonight.

[Napa_Don 688]

Me, too, buddy. This is ridiculous.

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

so.. what happened?

[Napa Lite 3,279]

12 total offers. Did not get the house. Oh, well.

[BigDMcGee 3,355]

Doooooooh mah!

[InternetExplorer 2,609]

How much more expensive is it to rent vs. own? I would guess you’ve put together a spreadsheet.