I thought some might be interested in some pics of a log cabin I inspected recently.  For reasons that will become obvious, the client declined the full inspection after one trip around the exterior.  Rotate pics 1, 3, & 5 to the right in yer head.  The title of this blog was the title of the listing.  Can you say...moisture?  Mold? Bulldozer?

Inside corner, front porchDormer Outside corner, porch, under eave w/no guttersOutside sunroomRock Chimney

 
Posted by Jimmy Breazeale on 08/04/2007 01:46 AM   Comments (23)   log cabin, inspection, exterior  
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AUG
04
2007

Heh Heh....Throw in a large picture window and have it face a boat dock.

Then I would call it home.Sure beats my cardboard  box under the bridge.
1:09pm • #4
OCT
01
2007
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Howdy Jimmy

And welcome back!!!

That is some log home you gat to look over. How long did you stay ?

Have a good one

Dale
6:34pm • #5

Hey, Dale...

We were there less than 45 minutes, and most of that time was spent laughing at what some people will put a price on.
7:16pm • #6

Mr. Cabin, meet Mr. Bulldozer..... Mr. Bulldozer, meet Mr. Cabin.

-Brad
10:33pm • #7
Hey guys ...this thread is two months old,and I miss Jimmy too but.........
10:44pm • #8
OCT
02
2007
 Hey, it ain't as old as Mitchell's "certified" thread, and it's still rearing its ugly head.
12:21am • #9
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Howdy Jimmy

I do not think it's to old. When it actually teach's you something. As this post does.

From the photos I can see why ya all where laughing.

Have a good one

Dale
2:27pm • #10
OCT
06
2007
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Well, ya know, some people just gotta get the comment points whether it contributes anything or not.

But as long as I'm here and it is reactivated, here is one for you.

22 acres.  10 miles from town.  Closest neighbor 1/2 mile over the ridge.  1/4 mile driveway with an alarm/door bell on at the road.  Talk about privacy.

Scott County Kentucky Log Cabin
9:42am • #11

Wow Jimmy, Some cabin.  Was wondering what kind of price they had on this lovely? 

Judy Genton,Realtor

Windermere Real Estate Coachella Valley

Indian Wells,CA
11:27am • #12
Judy, there were 7 nice acres with the property, worth about $7,500 per acre.  Total asking price was $99,900, because it is a "fixer-upper."  It is worth the value of the land, about $52,500.  The sad thing is, with any attempt at regular maintenance, it could be worth around $180,000, easily.
1:45pm • #13
OCT
07
2007

Jimmie,

I would have to go with the dozer idea. I've inspected many cabins and most aren't worth the safety and health issues that will be there.

Alaska Don
7:46pm • #14
JAN
01
2008

Sad thing is that the previous occupant probably was in bad health and a fixed income and did the best they could to at least stay warm and dry and have a place to eat and sleep.

It does need a bulldozer though- - - - -

11:52pm • #15
JAN
02
2008
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Due to poor design, including inadequate overhangs and other issues, most of these structures are rot and wood destroying organism habitats waiting to happen.  Many inspector's insurance won't cover these structures without a special rider on their insurance----think there might be a reason??  There is a lot of "romance" surrounding these structures though.
8:52am • #16
JAN
07
2008

Wow Jimmie that is bad!

looks like we should be hearing banjos

hey by the way Jim, I am still enjoying your rub recipe. I use it often.

CJ
8:51am • #17
JAN
14
2008
 Hey, Carla!  Glad you like the rub.  I smoked up a wild hog a couple of months ago, and it was great.  I think my blood pressure is still up a little, though.
12:31pm • #18
Mary Ellen, you car correct about the previous owner.  He was a widower in poor health, and his kids lived in another part of the country.  I kept wondering if they really knew how bad the property was, as they reportedly hadn't been back there in years.
12:47pm • #19
JAN
15
2008

Jimmy,

That is so sad. Here is was aging and not able to keep his home up and the children nor the neighbors even knew.
10:06am • #20
DEC
26
2010
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Hi Jimmy

It has been a long time, hope you are well.

C&C
6:53pm • #21
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Hi Jimmy

It has been a long time, hope you are well.

C&C
6:53pm • #22
JAN
01
2011

Jimmy it has beeen a long time but I miss you Brotherr.

Hope 2011 is great for you.
4:00am • #23

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