If everything goes well...

[Daisy and Delilah]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's wonderful--I know you'll enjoy your new place. We'll just think positive thoughts about the 3M's. They will all be the picture of health

I love your siggy!

[Karen]

Do make sure you have an inspection done before you sign any papers. You do not want any "surprises" after you own the place.

Talk to your future neighbors if you can, see what you can find out about the area and even the house. Water in the basement, etc. are often things neighbors have in common or know about each others' homes.

When packing for the move, stock up on paper towels. Wrap all your dishes in paper towel instead of newspaper, so you won't need to wash them again before you use them. And trust me, you will use up the paper towels when unpacking and settling in!

Before the move, the big day, corral M&M&M, and maybe even drop them off at a friend's house, or a relative's house. It will make everything far less stressful, and even if you *think* you can shut them all in one room during the move, trust me, someone's gonna open that door by accident, and you'd be better off forestalling tragedy.

[lizbud]

Well, you've already been given some great advice, so I'll just wish you
luck on your move into the new place.

p.s. Just thought of one thing. Try your best to save some money(even if it's
as little as 5 or 10 dollars) every month for (in case) money. You'd be suprised
how it adds up.

[cyber-sibes]

Congrats, having your own house is so nice! If your realtor offers home buyers insurance, you might want to get it or make it part of the deal. It covers your heating, cooling, water, (maybe even appliances, I don't recall) so if anything happens in those first few months, it's not going to come out of your pocket.

Also as first time homebuyers, you get some additional tax breaks - look up info on the web.