The last few weeks have been super crazy - Parent Teacher Conferences/ New Calling (Gospel Doctrines teacher)/ Photography Class/ Foot problems etc. On top of it all, about two weeks ago I felt like I needed to look into buying a home - and quickly (as the tax incentive is coming to a close soon). Every spare minute over the past week and a half has been spent house hunting and touring numerous homes and trying to get everything together in time.
Being the indecisive person that I am, buying a house is not something that I am made for. STRESSFUL!!! Thankfully, I have amazing parents who toured every single property with me and helped me with the pro/con list of each one. After talking to the bank I decided that a townhouse is what I am in need of for now, and what my budget can handle. I narrowed down my options and found an area that I wanted to be in. Then I toured a bunch of different homes and narrowed them all down to two that I liked. After a second tour of both, we all agreed that one was a better investment. I made an offer on Saturday. It was accepted. I am going to be a homeowner. Whoa.
We will close in June, and I will probably move in sometime in July. It is close to my parents and also to my work which makes me happy. It has two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and beautiful, brand new appliances (honestly, I am pretty sure that is what sold me).
So far I have had two meltdowns over the whole situation. Can anybody buy a house without having at lease one meltdown? I honestly don't think so. There is just so much to consider, and so many decisions to be made. And we are still not done! It just seems so big.
I am buying a house. Crazy, I know.
Being the indecisive person that I am, buying a house is not something that I am made for. STRESSFUL!!! Thankfully, I have amazing parents who toured every single property with me and helped me with the pro/con list of each one. After talking to the bank I decided that a townhouse is what I am in need of for now, and what my budget can handle. I narrowed down my options and found an area that I wanted to be in. Then I toured a bunch of different homes and narrowed them all down to two that I liked. After a second tour of both, we all agreed that one was a better investment. I made an offer on Saturday. It was accepted. I am going to be a homeowner. Whoa.
We will close in June, and I will probably move in sometime in July. It is close to my parents and also to my work which makes me happy. It has two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and beautiful, brand new appliances (honestly, I am pretty sure that is what sold me).
So far I have had two meltdowns over the whole situation. Can anybody buy a house without having at lease one meltdown? I honestly don't think so. There is just so much to consider, and so many decisions to be made. And we are still not done! It just seems so big.
I am buying a house. Crazy, I know.
12 comments:
Congratulations! What a great thing to do. You will be happy you made the decision (and meltdowns come with the territory)!
YAY! Good for you! When can I come see it?? :)
Wow, that's so exciting! Congrats! I'm sure you'll love it. It is a little scary when there is so much to think about...lots of decisions to be made! But you'll do great. Very exciting!
Woah! That is big! And exciting! Congratulations!
An awefully big adventure... but so worth it. I can't wait to go see it either!!!
WOW! That is HUGE news! Congrats, Katie!!!! Do you feel like a grown up now? :)
I agree with everyone else... I believe meltdown(s) are absolutely part of the territory. It is such a huge thing, buying a house! A huge GOOD thing. Scary, yes, and of course nerve wracking, but still a very good thing. I can't wait to see it and have no doubt that you'll turn it into the cutest house ever! :)
Congrats! That is awesome. I am so happy for you. I can't wait to get into a house.
you go girl!!! that is fantastic news! I am so excited for you!
WOW! That's HUGE and very exciting! Congratulations! I don't blame you at all for having meltdowns....I'm SURE I'll have more than 2 when I'm finally buying a house. You'll have to have me up to see it sometime. :)
Katie! HOw exciting! I can't believe I saw you last night and you didn't tell me in person :) Congrats on your first home!
Unfortunately I've had some meltdowns too. It's not a pretty sight! We should get together and commisserate. (And talk about flooring choices.)
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