Some have asked what exactly $125,000.00 will buy you in our part of the country. Jessica and I looked again today at the type of house we’d like to be able to purchase one day. (Assuming we can come up with a decent down payment.)

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Here’s a list of what $125,000 will buy you these days… and don’t worry Rachel, there’s plenty of room for you. That kind of cash will buy you a 1,392 SQ. Ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage house.

• Granite Counter Tops Throughout home
• Tumbled Stone Back-splash in kitchen
• Porcelain Sinks in kitchen and bath
• Ash or Alder Wood Raised Panel cabinetry
• Smooth Top Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, and Disposal
• Crown Molding, Hand Textured-Glazed Walls in Main Living Areas
• 6″ Baseboards/Bull-nose Corners on Walls if Preferred
• 32% UV-Dual Pane Energy Efficient-Tilt “Easy Clean” Windows
• Raised Panel Doors with Matching Fiberglass Front Door
• Upgraded Brushed Chrome Hardware and Bath Fixtures
• Frieze Carpeting/Porcelain-Travertine Tile
• Ceiling Fans, Cable and Phone in Living Area and All Bedrooms
• Framed Mirrors in Baths/Tub & Shower Combinations
• 36″ high Countertop in Master Bath
• Alarm System/ Smoke Detectors/Dead Bolts on Exterior Doors
• 2 Car Finished Garage with Double Driveway and Floodlight
• Garage Door Opener/Pull Down Attic Stairs/ Lighted Attic
• Exterior Faucets and Electrical Outlets Front and Back
• 6′ Wooden Fence with Steel Posts and 2 Gates
• Central Heat and Air/50 Gallon Water Heater