We finally found a house that we both really like that wasn't as competitive as the others (it's bank owned instead of government owned). This house is a foreclosure, but it doesn't need much work. It needs a few appliances (refrigerator & stove) and maybe some new paint but that's really about it.

The house is about 1600 sq feet, has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and a 2 car garage. It's got a living room/ dining room/ family room too with two fireplaces (one upstairs and one down). It also (of course!) has a very large fenced back yard, although sadly not many trees.

They accepted our offer yesterday, and when they finish the paperwork (they have 5 business days) we can then get an inspection done. I'm hoping everything goes smoothly. Eric and I are of course very excited but I am trying to reserve my true excitement until after we close on the house!