I hope you're okay!

Oh woooooooow. That is stunning. I'm very glad you're all right, but darn it on your would-be property!

Oh my gosh. I am so sorry.

Wow, so glad this happened before you closed on the property! And I'm glad you guys are doing okay in the meantime.

I can't imagine... Best of luck to you both!

Ugh. I'm sorry things took this turn, but as you said, in a way you were lucky!

May you find a good solution from here. Good luck, and best wishes as you work on it.

I'm sorry to see this. Glad you're okay!

Things happen for a reason love. As long as you and your mate are okay. And your current home is okay. That is what truely matters.
My thoughts and love to you.

D: stay safe!!

egad :(

*hugs*

Thank goodness u weren't there

i should think you would now be able to get the land for the price of land without a house on it. something like a tenth of what it would have cost with one.
if it was me, i would insist on at least that good of a deal on it.
i would say lucky this happened BEFORE you'd put more into it then whatever you already had.
and i'm guessing luckier then a lot of people in the same area.
if any part of the property wasn't flooded, now you can see where to put a house where it won't be.

between walking away from the "earnest money" invested in the process, or driving the hardest bargan you can for a bare piece of land,
i know if it was me, i'd still love to have the bare piece of land. but for the price of a bare piece of land. not the price of a damaged house having once been on it.

looks like the road was built a little too close to the creek too.

just because they call it a hundred year level, doesn't mean you can expect it to take a hundred years before it happens again.

whenever i see flood damage, i have thoughts about a culture, so focused on money, that it misses the reality of nature, and then wonders why it happens.

Yeah, you could get a loan to build to suit once you have land.


Though, maybe you don't want a piece of land that has shown a tendency to...relocate itself. :D

Lots of options available. You'll find the Right Place eventually. :)

Oh, good Lord. I heard about the flooding going on, but I haven't seen anything on it. This is just tragic. I mean, it's great that your home is currently fine, but all those other people effected...it's just really sad.

Man, oh man. Sorry to see those photos. At the very worst though, there will always be other houses. The most important thing here is you're safe, your belongings are safe, and you've still got options in this situation. Take care, and best wishes.

omg that is terrible glad to hear you are ok

I'm so sorry about the house. :C I'm glad you are okay at least.

this is terrible :C
if you need some help donations wise, i can pitch in a bit!

Thank you for the offer, but we are ok! We thankfully have a nice little home that was in no danger. c:>

Oh my :(

Wow. I had no idea that you were local. (I'm in CO, too.)

So sorry to hear about your house, but glad you were able to get out of there yourself.

Yeah the flooding was quite distressing. Luckily our current home was in no danger as it's a second story condo in a well draining complex. It's just a shame about this old house we wanted.

I went back and found your first flooding post after I posted the comment. Still sucks that you had your heart set on that place and it all fell apart like that, but at least all your belongings weren't in it, too.

My house escaped with nothing more than a little bit of standing water in the back yard on the last day or two of the storms, and I'm supremely thankful for that. Looking at all the pictures around the internet it's just...devastating. I can't imagine.

Btw, this is a new account/character of  lonewolf_csu. I've commissioned a couple badges from you in the past...hence my surprise in not knowing you were local.

Oh my Vantid I'm so sorry to hear this! I really do hope that you guys can get everything worked out with the property - or perhaps find something even better ;) And I'm super happy to hear that you guys are okay!

I couldn't help but think of this. (Movie reference) You should buy it and rebuild. It has been pre-disastered Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBSAeqdcZAM

Glad to see you are safe and hope you get this mess sorted out when you gain the ability to do so.

Sorry to hear about the house:( Good that nobody got hurt!

holy

:( I am glad you and Xyks are okay!!!

Wow, photos say it all

Oh geez... I'm sorry. :( Glad you guys are okay though! *hugs*

Damn, I'm sorry :( Good to hear everyone's OK, but such a bummer. I wish you guys the best luck in whatever comes next and working it all out!

I am so sorry for the loss of your house.

think of it as a blessing in disguise. this would be so much worse had you closed and already begun moving there!

It's an understatement to say that sucks. I'm glad to know you're alright, though!

oh no ;_;

Very sorry for you to have had to go through this, but yeah, lucky it was before the deal closed. Maybe go in and inspect, but I'd probably back out. The biggest problem now is that any surviving properties int he area will cost a lot more, as the laws of supply and demand will take hold. Save your pennies and settle back and wait. On the plus side any surviving properties are in locations where they probably won't be damaged.

Scott

GIVES YOU LOTS OF HUGS AND PRAYERS!!!!! Stay strong friend.

Yikes!

Holy cats!

Is the house one you own or was this some of your neighbors?!

Man.. I hope you guys are gonna be okay.

I think we live in the same town! I still have half an inch of water in my basement that we can't seem to get rid of. We've ripped out all the carpet and we'll probably have to redo all the drywall. Sorry to hear about the house, but if it had to happen, sounds like it worked out really well for you. If you'd like to commiserate, I'll buy the drinks. :)

As you mentioned, it is good that it happened now instead of when you were there. I am glad to hear that you and your current home are still well and in one piece. And that is what is truly important.

So sad and so sorry to hear this....

Is this in Colorado? We had flooding around that time too. Property value has gotta be rock bottom now. Not worth keeping. But there's probably a lot I don't know that might make that untrue. I'd seek professional advice if you haven't already. Good luck!!!

I just found this through random internet browsing fortune (not that this is fortunate), and I want to say I'm sorry you lost out on what looks like a dream home. I know I'd love something like that myself, and am working towards it. I really want to be in Estes Park, myself - always have, ever since I got to Co. I can't tell from the pic, but was that on 34 or 36? Or was it somewhere local in a town in the area? Just curious. I know 34 like the back of my hand - I drive it about 5 times a week, usually (well, I used to...). Just not that familiar with it from the air, and it's all changed now, anyway. :(

K Fox (I lost my therapy in losing that road...but I got off rather easy all things considered. I'll take it and hope well for others.)