I have gone and done it. . . . I bought my first house!! The loan docs have been signed, financing has been completed and I will receive my keys tomorrow! It is truly a dream come true!
I found the house while garage sale-ing with my mom about a month and a half ago. . . when we had my real estate agent, Courtney, call and inquire on the property we found out (much to my dismay) that the sale was already pending. Upon further inquiry, however, we discovered that it had been pending since June of 08 and could be coming on the market any day. Courtney had though it would be a good idea to go take a look at it and perhaps make a back up offer as soon as possible. On my way out to meet Courtney to view the house I received a call. THE HOUSE WAS BACK ON THE MARKET THAT DAY!!! I couldn’t believe it!! My mom, Courtney, Clayton and I went to the house in the dark, with no electricity and flashlights to check out my house. I put an offer on it that night! After a grueling weekend of waiting to find out whether or not my offer was accepted, I finally found out that it indeed was!! My next obstacle was to get the financing through (which I was already pre-qualified). As of last Friday, my loan docs were signed and as of today the financing was completed. I should get my keys tomorrow!! (that is kind of the whole transaction in a nutshell. . . everything went uncharacteristically smooth and sort of fell into place. . . weird!)
(The fireplace! I LOVE this!!!! This sold me big time!)I still have a lot of work to do (actually, my dad and Clayton have a lot of work to do! Ha), but the house is adorable and I can’t wait to make it “my own”!!!
(on Christmas Day. . . . family went to visit my little house and wish it Merry Christmas in our own special way)
13 comments:
I am SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a huge accomplishment, my friend. I can't wait to come over and roast marshmellows in your fireplace with you! (LOL, remember that?!)
Seriously, there's going to be some great times! *laughing at the family pic!*
Congratulations Sarah!!! Its adorable.
Congrats Sarah on your purchase! It's a great looking home!
(looks like a perfect newlywed home)
Yay! You are such a wonderful example to so many young ladies!!!!! School first, house second, and 3rd date a handy man, LOL!
Congrats!! And it's an adorable house to boot! :)
WAY TO GO SARAH! So happy for you! I can't wait to come over, with Janell, and roast marshmellows! LOL!!
Amy-
Congrats Sarah! Its very cute =)
Okay I just have to comment on this one!! I LOVE the house - it looks just like an adorable little cottage which just happens to be my favorite type of house. As for the work it needs - you got it - put Clayton to work and I hope he works better for you than he did for me LOLOL!!
Clayton's Best Mom in the Whole World!!
Congrats! Sarah, so happy for you! Can't wait to see it in person.
(who is Clayton's Best Mom?)
I love your 'tights' in that picture!
Wooohoo!!!! That is so awesome! The house is cute and I totally agree w Jessica's comment! What an awesome way to begin the new year!
u kno how happy i am already.....you're amazing!!
Janis!!! Yes!! definitely roasting marshmellows in the fireplace! oooooh what fun!! Can't wait for you guys to get here!
Biff. . . what can I say. . .it was cold!! I had to make do :-)
Thank you all for your well wishes! It is a really exciting and fun adventure in my life! Can't wait till you can all come over and enjoy it with me! :-)
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