Brian Hale
12-10-2006, 1:31 PM
My younger brother Todd (39yo) has always had the worst of luck but it looks like things have changed for the better. A little history: At 16yo he got his license and bought his first car. 1 week later he was broad sided by a drunk driver and got a broken arm and jaw. Car totaled. 18 yo, while working with my father renovating a Rite-Aid in Baltimore City, he was shot in the back by a robber. They never caught him. 21yo he got married and had twins. 2 years later he caught his wife in bed with another man. He got custody but we had to help with the bills. 7 years ago his son was diagnosed as bi-polar the same week his company announced they were closing the plant. He had just bought a house at the time. 1 year later his wife was diagnosed with MS and had to change jobs from elder care nurse to secretary. As i said, not real lucky.
Yesterday he called with some great news. His best friend Mike agreed to sell him a 1.5 acre ready-to-build lot for $1. Yep, one dollar! The lot is adjacent to Mike's house. Mike said my brother can move into his in-law suite for as long as needed, no charge, till he can build his house. Todd got his house appraised for $260,000, $150,000 more than he paid for it 7 years ago and a Realtor friend said he'd have little trouble selling it.
My brother is beside himself as building his own home has been a long time dream of his but he could never find the means to make it happen.
Looks like i'll need to change my Christmas list for him. BORG gift cards are in order i think.
What a wonderful Christmas this will be!!
Brian :)
Yesterday he called with some great news. His best friend Mike agreed to sell him a 1.5 acre ready-to-build lot for $1. Yep, one dollar! The lot is adjacent to Mike's house. Mike said my brother can move into his in-law suite for as long as needed, no charge, till he can build his house. Todd got his house appraised for $260,000, $150,000 more than he paid for it 7 years ago and a Realtor friend said he'd have little trouble selling it.
My brother is beside himself as building his own home has been a long time dream of his but he could never find the means to make it happen.
Looks like i'll need to change my Christmas list for him. BORG gift cards are in order i think.
What a wonderful Christmas this will be!!
Brian :)