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[markiver54]

Cute, but old energy inefficient home, lots of things to maintain, would be a full time job just to live there. Not a place to use as a jumping off point.

[Sir Henry]

Cute, but old energy inefficient home, lots of things to maintain, would be a full time job just to live there. Not a place to use as a jumping off point.

I agree. Wood was the most main source of heat. I couldn’t just leave for a week in the winter.

[Sir Henry]

I’m not sure if I posted any of these. .

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/719- ... 5550_zpid/?

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3340 ... 9429_zpid/

This one is ADA. It needs all the carpet ripped out and hardwood floor put down.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1430 ... 3507_zpid/?

[GeoBoy]

First house is nice and close to Kalispell, second house is really nice but closer to the Canadian border than Kalispell.

[dave77]

Cute, but old energy inefficient home, lots of things to maintain, would be a full time job just to live there. Not a place to use as a jumping off point.

I agree. Wood was the most main source of heat. I couldn’t just leave for a week in the winter.

It does look like they use a lot of firewood but the description says "Forced Air, Stove, Wall Furnace" and you can see a furnace and some duct work in photo #31. I love the high ceilings and all the wood, nice basement too. I also love the terrain but with all the recent and more frequent wildfires it would be kind of scary living so close to all the trees.

[Sir Henry]

I’ve rejected this one several times but keep coming back to it. It has trails to the east of it. It’s the last house on the road with the turn around. Link at the end.

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To the west it is undeveloped.

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A bigger picture to the east. I’ve looked at other houses in this area.

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https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3091 ... 0500_zpid/?

[Sir Henry]

Cute, but old energy inefficient home, lots of things to maintain, would be a full time job just to live there. Not a place to use as a jumping off point.

I agree. Wood was the most main source of heat. I couldn’t just leave for a week in the winter.

It does look like they use a lot of firewood but the description says "Forced Air, Stove, Wall Furnace" and you can see a furnace and some duct work in photo #31. I love the high ceilings and all the wood, nice basement too. I also love the terrain but with all the recent and more frequent wildfires it would be kind of scary living so close to all the trees.

Some are zoned so you have to maintain a fire truck turn around all the way around the house. And they have to be able to exit with out backing up. Check out the last few aerial pictures.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3340 ... 9429_zpid/

[GeoBoy]

Be careful on trails that are used by Grizzly bears.

[Sir Henry]

This one says I need a home where I can park an RV. The entire neighborhood says it!

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3683 ... 9372_zpid/?

[Sir Henry]

Be careful on trails that are used by Grizzly bears.

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/e7967935-0 ... 529db3337e

[Sir Henry]

If this one only had a garage.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/17-C ... 7454_zpid/?

[GeoBoy]

Yeah, no garage, no way. What’s with the room that looks like a tent?

[Sir Henry]

This one has a garage as it’s not so huge a property that it would consume me. I could afford to buy the big RV and put it in the shop.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1210 ... 8137_zpid/?

[GeoBoy]

I love the garage/shop, but not a fan of split level homes.

[Sir Henry]

I love the garage/shop, but not a fan of split level homes.

Me neither but this one has everything else. It could use new floors and paint like 90% of the other homes. Other then that I would not have to do a lot to this one. It sits alongside the main road that leads back to a hundred homes. It’s also the only property in this development that has a shop. I imagine it can produce some noise of its own.

This is about the best home base camp that would fit a big RV.

[GeoBoy]

“It sits alongside the main road that leads back to a hundred homes. It’s also the only property in this development that has a shop. I imagine it can produce some noise of its own”.

If it on the main road and is right next to the entrance that leads-to this neighborhood of 100 homes it is going to be busy and noisy. Also a lot of stairs to get into and around in a split level home.

[Sir Henry]

I could stay in Washington. All I really need to do is leave the Seattle area.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2624 ... 6615_zpid/?

This is a split level with seven steps. Same as my rambler.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1860 ... 7815_zpid/?

Something on this side.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/124- ... 5279_zpid/

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/139- ... 5491_zpid/?

[markiver54]

Looks nice Gene. Might be the wise thing to do.

[Sir Henry]

Looks nice Gene. Might be the wise thing to do.

I get up around 4:30 and am outside working by 5 when the sun hasn’t even shown up. Then I work till around 10 when it becomes too hot. By noon I’m on the internet searching for a place. Sometimes I don’t finish till midnight.

I want my life back.

Edit: the good news is I get to hang in my teardrop with the a/c on.

[markiver54]

Sounds like the time to sit back and re-group. Nothing gained, nothing lost. These large life decisions take a lot of time and thought. I don't feel there is any rush for you. As I said before, when in doubt...don't. You will know when the right place/situation arises. Don't take the chance of making a regrettable decision. Kick back in that teardrop, if that's what it takes. You might be surprised by your own conclusions. Take your time, don't pollute your decision process with too much input.
Best of luck for your future happiness!!!