Anyone own a home? Good update #23

[lizbud]

Well, unfortunately we didn't win the bid on the first home we liked. We were pretty disappointed, but it wasn't too much of a shock.

This last weekend we looked at more homes. The first 3 were duds, but the last one was so nice! It is in perfect condition, and in a neighborhood we both like with good resale value. We put in an offer on Saturday and we find out today by 2 pm. My fingers are crossed!

How did it turn out? I'm glad you are finding houses you do like.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

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!

[gemini9961]

Congrats!!! I hope all goes well and the next update we have is a pic of you standing outside of your new home.

[Freedom]

Oh wonderful!!!!

I remember all the bumps and highs and lows when I was looking for this house -- my first -- about 5 years ago. Wishing you well!

[Rachel]

Congratulations! I hope everything progresses quickly and that you will soon be in your new home.....and we can see pictures.