"Mr. Feng, nice to meet you. My name is Neil Payton. You can call me Neil, but don't call me Payton. In Seattle, that means Mr. Glove. " The real estate agent, Neil, came over to greet Feng Yu warmly and told a joke.
He regretted it immediately. This customer is Asian. I don't think he got the joke. But this Asian must be rich. He has bodyguards with him!
Feng Yu shook hands with him and asked, "Does Gary Payton of the Sonics live nearby?"
This Hua Xia knows about the NBA? He also knows about the Sonics' ace point guard, Mr. Payton, nicknamed Glove? This is too surprising.
However, this was really good news.
"That's right. Mr. Glove lives in that house. If possible, he will be your neighbor. It's only a few minutes' walk from this house. Is it close? "Neil asked excitedly.
Feng Yu looked at Neil speechlessly. You really don't know what it means to be Hua Xia's neighbor? It's more than one kilometer away, and you're telling me it's close?
"That's not important. I want to see how the house is."
"Okay, Mr. Feng. I'll show you your future house. This house was built in 1990. The owner moved to California this year because of his investments. That's why it's empty. You know, the house has to pay taxes and hire people to take care of it. It's not worth it. That's why the owner wants to sell it. I can guarantee that this house is not a haunted house. There are no bloodshed cases here. Also, the furniture and electrical appliances are all well maintained. After all, the owner moved not long ago. If it was two months ago, I wouldn't have been able to offer this house to you … "
Neil talked incessantly as he walked. Maybe it was because African Americans were talkative, or because of his profession. But his words implied that Feng Yu would lose out if he didn't buy it. Unfortunately, this did not work on Feng Yu. When he was an agent in his previous life, he also told his clients the same thing.
"This is the best house in this area. It doesn't need to be renovated, and you can move in directly. It's very convenient. Of course, if you want to renovate or rebuild it, I can recommend a few good construction companies for you to choose from. "
Neil did not give up on any possibility. In America, when you buy a house, you are buying the land under it. Also, this land is claimed to be permanent property. The sky above the house is the sky, and the land 800 meters below the house is yours. If you discover oil, gold, or any other minerals 800 meters below the house, it will be yours. Even some ownerless items will be yours.
Neil saw Feng Yu frowning after looking at the house. It was obvious that he was not satisfied. He thought of a theory. It was said that Asians liked to live with their families. Did they feel that there were not enough rooms? However, the land area of this house was not small, and it was entirely possible to build a bigger house.
What he needs to do is to showcase the advantages of this house and let Feng Yu buy it. He can also earn a hefty commission from Feng Yu.
"Where is the other house?" Feng Yu said. Since there are two houses, he will take a look at both.
"It's the one next to it. The two pieces of land are connected. However, there's a small problem with this house. Of the three previous owners of this house, one went bankrupt, another died in an accident, and the last one was scammed of all his assets. Many people feel that this house is cursed, and it hasn't been sold for several years. No one is even willing to rent it, "Neil explained in an awkward manner.
It is said that Asians believe in this, and it's called wind or water. That's why Neil recommended this house when he bought his first house, and this house was used as a comparison.
Feng Yu still went in to take a look. Although this house is a little small, without a swimming pool, garden, and one less room, it is still spacious. He is satisfied with it.
Feng Yu looked around. The two houses are next to each other. This is good. That apartment was just right for the bodyguard and the nanny to live in. Normally, in this apartment, he could just have a bodyguard by his side. Or he can get a dog to add some liveliness to the house.
"What's the price of these two houses?" Feng Yu turned around and asked.
Neil was overjoyed. Feng Yu is seriously considering buying a house!
"Mr Feng, do you want a mortgage or a full payment?" Neil asked.
Feng Yu glanced at Neil. "You think I need a mortgage?"
"Of course not. It's just that sometimes you can invest your money, and you can earn more than the bank. Since Mr Feng chose to pay in full, then according to the owner's price and the government's evaluation, this house has a land area of 1328.6 square meters and a usable area of 536.3 square meters. The selling price is 770,000 USD. The other house has a land area of 816.9 square meters and a usable area of 368.8 square meters. The selling price is 320,000 USD. "
Neil looked at Feng Yu with anticipation. He hopes that Feng Yu will buy the first house, and he will get a higher commission. Of course, the second house is too difficult to sell. Although the price is double, the commission is still high.
But ordinary rich people will choose the more expensive house when they see these two houses together. Neil had already said that the second house is cursed. This Asian man will not choose the second house, right?
Feng Yu looked at Neil in surprise. "You said your house is good?"
"Yes. If not, why are so many rich people living here?" Neil is curious why Mr Feng is asking this.
Feng Yu can't not ask. This is a big land, and the house is also big. Also, it has all the furniture and appliances. How can it be so cheap?
This is a permanent piece of land, and it is even cheaper than Hua Xia. Is it because the population in the US is small, and the land is cheap?
Feng Yu turns to look at Wilson. Wilson heard that Feng Yu will be making lots of investments in the US, and he decided to stay in the US to work for Feng Yu.
Working for Feng Yu for one year is equivalent to 3 or even 5 years of his previous income. He might even be able to retire 10 years earlier.
Wilson whispered to Feng Yu, "Mr Feng, are you thinking that the property prices are not high? But in the US, property taxes are levied every year. The tax in Washington State was relatively low at 1.1%. That meant that you had to pay 1.1% of the value of your house to the state every year. If you could not pay for one year, someone else would buy your property and pay the tax. You had to pay them back the principal and interest within six months. If you are unable to repay the debt, then the house will be taken away, and during this period of time, you will not be able to sell the house to repay the debt. The person who bought your property tax rights will own your house. He only paid the property tax for a year. If the property value increases, your taxes will also increase … … "
Damn, so this is the reason! If the property is taken away, the taxes I paid will not be refunded? Thinking about it, the taxes are much worse than Hua Xia! Including the appreciation of the property, it feels like it will take less than 70 years for him to buy another house.
But Feng Yu still decided to buy both houses. If he can't connect the two pieces of land, he can demolish the "cursed" house and rebuild it.
"I want both of these houses!"
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