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Chris and I, within a 24 hour period, bought a house!
Last month we casually started talking about what we would want in a home. Kitchen, yard and open space floor plan was a must for us! We looked in Zillow.
We were looking and I eventually started a favorite list with a realtor, Maggie, who sent me houses within our price range. We came upon a few hours (5) and within that there was 'the one'.
I begged Chris to let us go see a few, and if nothing worked out or we didn't like them we would hold out till next year. Keep in mind we have not even called a mortgage lender to see if we qualified, or what we qualified for.
Saturday the 15th, we go see one house, a investor had redone it and we loved the yard but that was all. The layout was crummy (only master upstairs, rest were down) and it was on a street more run down that we had wanted.
We came home from that showing and I see 'the one'; showings don't start for 5 days and we take the first available, on Thursday the 20th. We loved it from the moment we enter. The yard is amazing, lots of trees, great space for a garden, chickens and exploration for the babies.
As we are looking around we realize that there are areas we will want to redo. Fixtures, counter tops, cabinets, paint. All things that with any house in our price range we would want to work on.
The real kicker that the kitchen, although dated more than we like, is in great condition, and is open to the rest of the house. There are 5 bedrooms, did I say the yard is amazing? When we walked into the largest downstairs bedroom I told Chris 'this could be our homeschooling room', as I said that I opened the closet door to find, floor to ceiling book and supplies for homeschooling.
I WAS IN LOVE!
We went home and decide to think about it, get in touch with a mortgage broker and see what we qualified for.
Within 20 hours (Friday) of seeing that house we hear that an offer has been made. Within hours our realtor is over and we are putting in an offer. At 7:00 our offer goes in and we wait.....
Saturday (the next day) we get a text saying the family is still deciding but was "deeply touched" by the note we wrote to them.
"Dear Family,
We stepped our in faith to even start looking at houses. When we saw your home online we knew we had to see it. Once we walked in the door we fell in love. As a young family, we can envision our self growing here, hosting many holidays and homeschooling in the 'homeschool room'. Thank you for your time and consideration"
It went something like that.
On Satuday, the leasing agency called our realtor and asked if we want to see it again and, of course we did!
We go over, meet the family and do another walk through. I was guessing that a leasing agent doesn't invite you back over if they are not going to offer you the house....or at least I hoped it was not a mean trick.
The family was extremely kind, loving and warm. A pastor in town and a stay at home mom of 3. We had small talk about homeschooling, E and what we did for work. Later found out they googled us and know we were on the Hudson flight. We sat with the family on the back porch, their daughter played with E. And then they accepted our offer!!
So from Thursday night at 5:30-Saturday at 5:30 we saw a house, put in an offer and went under contract for a house. When we weren't 'really' looking.
So many things fell into place; down payment, mortgage rate, things the family offered to include that were not in the offer. Things that we cant take any credit for, it was all God.
2462 Vintage Dr. Love the street address
Big plans for the entry Chris just has to remind me that we can only do one thing at a time. Im looking for a wood bench and china hutch/buffet. Know of anyone who is selling one?
New Kitchen will be gree, and then over time we will do some aqua, teal and cream-like colors in the living and dining room
Family room with WOOD BURNING fireplace!
Home School Room/Cousin Cove
The yard wraps around the house and has lots of trees
If you know anyone who needs a 2 bed, 2.5 bath unfinished basement for $795.00 open November 6th let me know!
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