A House...A House!!!

We have pictures of the house we have an offer on....Want to see???

http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=1405000

Friends!!!

My best friend came to see me over President's Day weekend. We hung out at the house, went out to eat, to a stake dance, and to the temple. It really was so much fun.

Thanks Kewie! It was a blast.. Love You

An Offer...woo hoo!

David and I have taken a big step as a grown-up married couple. We put an offer on a home Monday. From the moment we walked into the house we knew it had definite potential. With hardwood floors, upgraded carpet, paint, 42" oak kitchen cabinets, beautiful tile through-out, it was what we'd been waiting for.

The home is located a block away from an elementary school and boasts a huge backyard. It's a screamin' deal....way below appraisal value. It will probably take a month, maybe more to find out if our offer is accepted (it's a short sale with the bank). It's hard to think we might not get it but the broker seemed optimisic so hopefully it will go through.

We're going....

The hunt is on! House hunting that is. Many of you have gone through the experience in one way or another so I'm sure you know the fun that is associated with it. David and I are lucky that we have a few months before we really need to get serious. I remember that often, when my parents have been looking for houses, their time frame was no longer than 4 days! Between the internet searching and foot views, I have probably seen hundreds of homes in the past month and a half! I think I've narrowed it down a bit as far as floor plan and location. We've also come to agree on the key amenities for us; open updated kitchen, general open feel throughout the home, clean clean clean!!! I have been amazed that cleanliness is not a given when trying to sell a home. I've walked into garbage, old messes, floors that haven't seen a vacuum in days. Apparently it's not standard to clean your home if you are moving...my bad!

Even so, it's a very fun adventure to be a part of. Also very grown up. It's nice that right now seems to be the time to buy. With interest rates so low and housing prices below value, we're bound to find something that will work and be a great deal.