Chapter 762: 762
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“Mr . Feng, nice to meet you . My name is Tony Payton . You can call me Tony . But don’t call me Payton, because, in Seattle, the name Payton refers to The Glove . ” The real estate agent greeted Feng Yu warmly and even made a small joke .
But after saying his joke, Tony regretted . This customer was Asian . He might not get his joke . But this Asian should be filthy rich . He even has bodyguards!
Feng Yu laughed and shook Tony’s hand . He asked: “Seattle Supersonics’ Gary Payton is also living nearby?”
This Chinese man knows about the NBA? He even knows about the star player Gary Payton’s nickname? This was a surprise .
This was good news for Tony .
“That’s right . Mr . Gloves is staying at that house over there . Maybe you all will be neighbors in the future . It’s less than 30 mins of walk from this property to his mansion . Isn’t it very near?” Tony asked, excitedly .
Feng Yu looked at Tony . He was speechless . Do you know what neighbors mean in China? The distance is more than 1km, and you are telling me it is very near?
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“These are not important . I am just interested in this property . ”
“Sure . Mr . Feng, let me bring you around your future house . This house was newly built-in 1990 . The current owner had moved to California this year . You should know that even if the owner is not staying here, he also must pay taxes and hire people to maintain the property . That’s why the owner decided to sell it . I can guarantee that this is not a haunted house, and no crimes had occurred here before . Also, all the furniture and electric appliances are still in good condition, as the owner had just moved not long ago . If it is two months earlier, I also cannot offer this house to you…… . ”
Tony introduces the house as they toured around . He could talk nonstop . Maybe it was because of his occupation . He had said so much was to persuade Feng Yu to buy this house . But his words do not work on Feng Yu . As a stockbroker in his previous life, he said similar things to his clients too .
“This is the best house in the area . You can move in straight without renovations . Of course, if you want to renovate or even rebuild this house, I can introduce a few construction companies to you . ”
Tony did not give up on any opportunities . In the US, buying a house includes the land beneath it . These properties were all freehold properties . However, there are restrictions on how high you can build the property and 800 meters below ground belongs to you . If you discover oil, gold or any minerals underground, it belongs to you .
Tony saw Feng Yu frowning after they had seen the house . It was apparent Feng Yu was not satisfied with this house . Tony had heard that Asians prefer to live with their family . Feng Yu was unhappy with the number of rooms? But the land area for this property is significant . He can build a bigger house .
What Tony wanted was only to sell this property and get his commission .
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“Where is the other house?” Feng Yu asked . Since the agent has two houses for him to view, he was not in a hurry to make his decision .
“The other house is just next to this property . Both lands are adjacent to each other . But there is a problem with that house . 1 of the 3 previous owners of that property was bankrupt, and another owner died in a car accident . The last previous owner had been conned of all his assets . Many people feel that house is inauspicious and is cursed . It has been vacant for years . No one even wants to rent it . ” Tony replied .
Tony had heard Asians were particular about this . It was something called “Fengshui . ” This was why Tony tried his best to sell the first house . The other house was only a reference .
Feng Yu still entered the second house to take a look . This house was slightly smaller and did not have swimming pools or gardens . It also has one room less than the first house . But it was considered spacious, and Feng Yu likes it .
“What is the difference in pricing for both houses?” Feng Yu asked .
Tony was overjoyed . This customer was considering these two houses!
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“Mr . Feng, are you using mortgage loans or making full payments?” Tony asked .
Feng Yu glanced at him: “Do you think I need to take a loan?”
“Of course not . But the returns from investments is much more than the bank interest rates . Since Mr . Feng preferred to make full payment in cash, then based on the evaluation and the owner, this plot of land is 1328 . 6 sqm, and the house is 536 . 3 sqm . The price of this property is 770,000 USD . The other property is 816 . 9 sqm, and the house is 368 . 8 sqm . The selling price is 320,000 USD . ”
Tony looked at Feng Yu after telling him about the prices . He hopes Feng Yu would buy the first house . This way, he will get a higher commission . Even if Feng Yu picks the second house, it was also fine . The price for the second property might be half of the first, but he would still get good commission .
But ordinary wealthy people would choose the more expensive house . Tony had already said that the second house was cursed . This Chinese man should not pick it .
Feng Yu looked at Tony and asked . “You said this is a good location?”
“That’s right . If not, why would so many wealthy people pick this place to live in?” Tony was curious why Feng Yu was asking about this .
Why was Feng Yu asking? This was a big plot of land and the houses were nicely renovated, big and the prices include all the furniture . Why were these properties selling so cheap?
These were freehold properties and were much cheaper than China . Was it because the US had a lesser population and that’s why the land was cheap?
Feng Yu turned and looked at Wilson . When Wilson heard Feng Yu would be making some investments in the US, he also remained there to help Feng Yu .
The income from working for Feng Yu for a year was equivalent to Wilson previous 3 to 5 years income . Wilson might be able to retire 10 years earlier if he carries on working for Feng Yu .
Wilson moved closer and whispered to Feng Yu: “Mr . Feng, is it because you think the prices are too low? In the US, you need to pay property taxes of about 1 . 1% of the property’s value . If one day, you are not able to pay the property tax, your property will be seized . During this period, you will not be able to sell this property . If anyone were to buy over your property tax rights and repay the property tax, he would get the ownership of your property . Also, if your property’s value increases, your tax will increase…… . ”
Damn! So that’s the reason! When the property was seized, the taxes I paid in the past will not be refunded? The tax was much more than China! When the property’s value increases, the taxes paid would be enough to buy another property .
But Feng Yu still decided to buy both properties and combine both plots of land . That “cursed” house can be torn down and rebuilt .
“I want both houses!