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So, we put in a bid on that house from over the weekend on Monday morning. Tuesday night our real estate agent got a reply telling us we lost it, but didn't want to bother us, so he told us Wednesday morning via text. It's just easier at my work to communicate that way.
I expected to cry and fall apart, to get really weak-kneed and all that. None of that happened. I felt completely at peace about losing that house. It was sad, sure, but what did I do? Started searching the MLS again. Found five houses, and on my lunch break went to look at 'em. First one had a CRAP yard with lots of ditches and dips and it would cost a LOT to fix all that was wrong just on the outside. Peeked in the windows of the second house... It was WAY neglected.
So, I headed to the third property. It was listed at $197, and in a great neighborhood, but the picture online (and there was only one of the front) looked crappy. Still, after all I'd been through, it seemed like the right time to give it a shot. I pulled off the exit, and felt a little strange turning left instead of right. See, we had been looking at a place in the neighborhood to the right, and it was decent. I had no clue what to discover from the neighborhood on the left. One word: WOW.
I drove about six blocks deep into the neighborhood filled with amazing brick homes, towering so tall and gorgeous. The house on my sheet of paper was a ranch, but that suited me fine. I grew up in one, currently rent one, and have never been a huge fan of two-story homes, though I looked at some because my husband loves them. None of them stuck.
I glanced in the windows of the place and it was amazing. Baseboard heating from the looks of it, and hardwood floors throughout the whole house. Paint job looked fine. Backyard was nice enough, and the front porch seemed well-maintained. I just needed to see the kitchen and bathroom. I called my real estate agent as I sat in the double-wide driveway in front of the garage, and asked him if we could see the house ASAP.
Today, we went to see the place on my lunch break. Since Mom got off at 11am, she came out to join us (she lives real close by) and Matt came when he got on his lunch break. We walked through the house, and it was just amazing. The windows are in great condition, so are the floors. There are three bedrooms, and though they're small, there's just the two of us for now, so that's great. There's a main bathroom and a half bath hooked to the master bedroom... and a walk-in closet. Nice.
Separate living room from dining room, and the living room is HUGE with GORGEOUS windows overlooking the front porch. The dining room connects to the kitchen which has a tiled floor, one window, and lots of fairly new cabinetry with no fixtures. Off of the kitchen is another room I would use as an office, and that links to the garage where there is a washer/dryer hookup. It has central air and a heat pump. It's wonderful. It's in a great neighborhood and great location for us, and yesterday they lowered the price to $185.
Tonight we saw the history of the house, and it's been going lower progressively. Been on the market about four months. Started at $207. Then down to $197. Then down to $185 just yesterday. And, the bank upfront said they're offering closing cost assistance.
We put in our bid tonight, and I'm nervous, but I feel like if this is the house God wants us to have, we'll have it. I loved the other house, but I wasn't sure it was God's will. Then, it fell through, and I shed no tears for it. I felt no remorse. I felt only God's peace and calm that comes to me when I need it most in my life. I pressed forward and found a home I like SO much better!!
The kitchen is in better condition. The floorboards aren't scored. I don't need to get quarter-round because of gaps from where they left the carpet. There's not broken windows to replace and no weird playset in the backyard. Sure, there's no privacy fence with this place and no real back door, but that can change, and a deck can eventually be added. I'm not fretting. I'm just grateful. If we never lost the other house, we would never have found this one.
Since they've lowered the price three times, I think they're ready to get rid of it, and we gave a solid offer. So, here's hoping. Fingers crossed and lots of prayer! I don't know how long we'll have to wait to hear an answer, but I can't wait to get out of the place I'm living it. It's literally sucking the life out of me. I'm allergic to it... yeah...
In other news: officially over 50,000 words on the novel. It's now a novel officially by word length. Just gotta finish it! LOL! :)
Thanks for listening to me rant and rave. If we get the place, we hope to close within 30 days of ratification of the contract, and then we'll be off. I'll try to get great pics when I can, but if we get the place, it'll be a fast move with LOTS of immediate packing! And patching holes in walls. This may be our last "fun" weekend for a while!
But, I don't mind. I really don't. It'll be so much better a situation for us, and we need that. Love you guys...
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(VISITOR) AUTHOR'S NAME
Muffy
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16 january 2009, 15:28:45
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