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I'm soooooooooo excited!! I really seriously hate moving but this time I don't have to find something that'll do. I get to have plenty of time and find a house that's just right and buy it!! First house hunting expedition will be the 23rd and 24th!! We're even pre-approved and I have a list from the realtor.
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Have fun and good luck on finding your dream home. Remember to have enough room for a sewing room.
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How fun is that???? Keep us posted on the process:)
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Hope you have fun finding the "right" house!!!
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remember to buy what you can afford and not what they tell you can afford...
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Congratulations! We are trying to sell our house, so we can buy one that fits my frame and fabric. LOL. We have found the PERFECT house, but need to sell this one before we can buy that one, so we are just waiting with bated breath and hoping someone loves our house as much as we do- soon!
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That's so nice. Where will you be looking to buy? Now's the time everybody keeps saying. Good luck. Take your time and you'll know the house when you can't stop thinking about where all your things will go!!
That's how we were when we found our house!! I have two sewing rooms--and they were the first ones to get done. Where I used to live I had a little tiny corner in the basement for 14 years!! So have fun and get your dream home that you want to stay there till your old!!! I told my hubby that the only way I leave her is when they carry out my cold dead body!!! |
We'll be looking in Liberal Kansas. It's about 40 miles away from hubby's work. The *first* thing I'm looking at is space for a good size sewing room!!
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Originally Posted by carolaug
remember to buy what you can afford and not what they tell you can afford...
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I'll tell you what I told my kids to do.
First, go to that house and look at the neighborhood at all hours of the day and well into the night. Go there on weekends and listen and look at the kids. THEN go to the police department and ask if that is a good neighborhood, and if they've had many calls from that area and what they were for. Drugs you don't want in your back yard, it will only get worse as time goes on. Meet some of the neighbors BEFORE you sign any thing at all. Ask what they think of the neighborhood and would they buy there again. Drive around several streets, look at how all the houses are being maintained. Then when everything checks out, you can sign and move into your dream home. Good luck. |
That's really exciting!! I've always had to "find a house" b/c of a company move and it's not the same as having time to find just what you want.
I'm so happy for you!!!!!! Keep us posted :D |
Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I'll tell you what I told my kids to do.
First, go to that house and look at the neighborhood at all hours of the day and well into the night. Go there on weekends and listen and look at the kids. THEN go to the police department and ask if that is a good neighborhood, and if they've had many calls from that area and what they were for. Drugs you don't want in your back yard, it will only get worse as time goes on. Meet some of the neighbors BEFORE you sign any thing at all. Ask what they think of the neighborhood and would they buy there again. Drive around several streets, look at how all the houses are being maintained. Then when everything checks out, you can sign and move into your dream home. Good luck. |
Congratulations!!! Best wishes on finding "the one"!
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Congrats. I can't wait to see what you find. Keep us posted.
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Good luck, I sure hope you buy the right for you house. Watch some of the shows on HGTV, lots of helpful pointers to get your house sold. Like take down all family pictures, all personal knick knacks, declutter, move out excess furniture and such, you want them to look at the house not your stuff. Make sure you have the house priced right, try and find out what other comparable houses in your neighborhood has sold for and price yours close to that price.
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How exciting!
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I'll tell you what I told my kids to do.
First, go to that house and look at the neighborhood at all hours of the day and well into the night. Go there on weekends and listen and look at the kids. THEN go to the police department and ask if that is a good neighborhood, and if they've had many calls from that area and what they were for. Drugs you don't want in your back yard, it will only get worse as time goes on. Meet some of the neighbors BEFORE you sign any thing at all. Ask what they think of the neighborhood and would they buy there again. Drive around several streets, look at how all the houses are being maintained. Then when everything checks out, you can sign and move into your dream home. Good luck. |
Originally Posted by Jingle
Good luck, I sure hope you buy the right for you house. Watch some of the shows on HGTV, lots of helpful pointers to get your house sold. Like take down all family pictures, all personal knick knacks, declutter, move out excess furniture and such, you want them to look at the house not your stuff. Make sure you have the house priced right, try and find out what other comparable houses in your neighborhood has sold for and price yours close to that price.
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When we were looking we made the rounds of alot of open houses. DH saw this one without me and I went the next day with the kids and made an offer on the way home. Good luck, will be waiting for updates.
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Congratulations!!! Make sure you get one with a sewing room as big as you would ever want it to be in future years. That way you will be happy with the size and not just settle for a small room. I want a sewing room as big as the house is. LOL
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Good for you. I know this is a very exciting time for you and your family. May you find "the one" real soon.
PS: Make sure it has big closets. |
how exciting it is to buy a house
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Congrats!
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Congrats I'm so happy for you :D
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I'll tell you what I told my kids to do.
First, go to that house and look at the neighborhood at all hours of the day and well into the night. Go there on weekends and listen and look at the kids. THEN go to the police department and ask if that is a good neighborhood, and if they've had many calls from that area and what they were for. Drugs you don't want in your back yard, it will only get worse as time goes on. Meet some of the neighbors BEFORE you sign any thing at all. Ask what they think of the neighborhood and would they buy there again. Drive around several streets, look at how all the houses are being maintained. Then when everything checks out, you can sign and move into your dream home. Good luck. |
Scissorqueen, I just realized how perfect the timing is for you with the market the way it is!
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Happy house hunting! I hope you find yourself a great sewing space ;-)
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It's a wonderful blessing to be able to take the time to find the right house! Enjoy and good luck!
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Lots of luck. Don't get to overwhelmed, or disappointed. The right one is out there.
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EXCELLENT IDEA!!
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Re-do---Excellent idea to check police department, go to area all hours of day or night, weekends.
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Originally Posted by anima57
Re-do---Excellent idea to check police department, go to area all hours of day or night, weekends.
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yes, been there and did not do any kind of a check like that. bad decision on my part. big mistake. wwould have been worth it to get a cheap motel room overnight maybe a Friday night to saturday. would have saved me a ton of problems.
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Boy, great time for buyers!!!! Congratulations, and like someone said, be sure to buy what YOU can afford, not what the bank says you can afford.
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Look first off for the perfect room that will be your sewing room - with lots of storage, place for the stash, and everything to make YOU happy! Then look at the rest. :)
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good luck, at 51, i bought my first with my dh of 3 yrs last may 6. it was my dream home since i was 12. we're not ever moving again. but we love it here. It's 1,000 sf condo, one level. ther's 866 units over 200 acres. with indoor/outdoor pool, jacuzzi, golf,tennis, bocci, clubhouse, movies, library (no computers though),dog walks, labrynth, bar cafe, card rooms, and parties every month. why would i want to leave???
good luck, the fun begins now! enjoy the hunt |
How exciting! Happy house hunting and congrats :D
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Congrats and good luck!
I cannot wait until we can get our Forever Home. Might have to wait until 2014 now :( :( |
Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I'll tell you what I told my kids to do.
First, go to that house and look at the neighborhood at all hours of the day and well into the night. Go there on weekends and listen and look at the kids. THEN go to the police department and ask if that is a good neighborhood, and if they've had many calls from that area and what they were for. Drugs you don't want in your back yard, it will only get worse as time goes on. Meet some of the neighbors BEFORE you sign any thing at all. Ask what they think of the neighborhood and would they buy there again. Drive around several streets, look at how all the houses are being maintained. Then when everything checks out, you can sign and move into your dream home. Good luck. |
Good luck! Be sure to get a house with plenty of room for your sewing! :thumbup:
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