Briefly as possible, let me tell you the history of this beautiful home we purchased. The builder started to build the house when everybody in Calgary was making a good living. Calgary sinks or swims based on the price of oil. In 2014, oil prices plummeted and real estate prices also fell drastically. The builder started building this house before the mass exodus of unemployed people were unexpectedly let go.
To preface how we got to where we are today, it had its own set of challenges. Overall though, we really love the new home.
The builder started this project when Calgary was economically very healthy as oil prices were high. The economy could not have been better, until oil prices dropped severely and stayed low. So, the builder was losing a lot of money, and eventually sold the house to us at $270,000 less than his original price. Good deal, but because he was losing so much money in the price drop and carrying costs, he was beyond frugal when finishing a few final things in the house. For example, he bought very inexpensive paint that marked up with the mere touch of anything. It was made much worse and made a worse mess when you tried to clean the mark with any sort of cleaner. So we gained in the price, but re-painted and now the house is really a great place to live.
You asked about the wires as to whether they were brought down to the stereo. They are neatly bundled in the furnace room, and are maybe 15 feet from the stereo. We clearly need an electrician to extend the wires as required.
You also asked about budget. I want to stay in the range of my current components. So, not the best and most expensive, but something hopefully in the $1000 to $3000 range. If we have an electrician in, and purchase the needed component(s), is this something I can easily hook up myself. Or, should we have an installer in to hook everything up and show us how everything works. I am open to having somebody come in and finish the needed job as required. Also, show us how to use the different sources, operate the remote etc..
Am I missing anything..., if so, please let me know.
Thanks for your assistance. I really appreciate it.
Scott K (Campaigner8)