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House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 10th, 2011, 6:06 pm
by Miles
Kelly and I just accepted a counter offer on the house we want!
We're looking to close early November.
This is my first home purchase so I'm open to all advice, and would to hear about your experiences. Send your Vibes for a smooth, surprise-free inspection.
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 10th, 2011, 7:25 pm
by Lavabe
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 10th, 2011, 8:06 pm
by YmoBeThere
Vibes!
FWIW, the inspection won't turn up everything. Just go into the deal knowing that. Make sure that the major things are working.
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 11th, 2011, 12:05 am
by ArkieDukie
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 11th, 2011, 12:30 pm
by windsor
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 11th, 2011, 1:12 pm
by captmojo
May all go well and easy on the newlywed's first home!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:00 am
by Miles
We are under contract! It took less than 96 hours since we saw the house.
This weekend we were doing a drive-by and saw they were having an open house. Not a minute later we got a text from Kelly's parents, they were in the neighborhood and doing a drive-by too, so we all met up and walked through the house with the listing agent. She was pretty cool, no pressure and kept it professional.
We sent a counter-offer to their counter Saturday night. We signed the contract yesterday at lunch.
I meet the inspector tomorrow to review his report.
Closing October 28th!
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, this is fun!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:27 am
by Very Duke Blue
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:36 am
by CathyCA
Congratulations!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 9:26 am
by Ima Facultiwyfe
Wishing you many happy years and healthy babies in your new house!
Love, Ima
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 9:33 am
by lawgrad91
Terrific news! Best to y'all as you move!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 8:54 pm
by captmojo
I are happy that y'all are happy.
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 7:40 pm
by DukePA
Many vibes (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Stevo and I hope to buy our first home this coming spring, so I'll be asking you two for advice!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 7:45 pm
by YmoBeThere
How did the inspection go? Any big concerns?
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 9:56 am
by Miles
YmoBeThere wrote:How did the inspection go? Any big concerns?
Inspection went really well, thanks for asking. There was one big concern, some step-crackng through the brick veneer on the left side of the house. It looks like one part of the wall, and possibly the foundation and settled in one corner. Our agent is trying to get a structural engineer out there next week for his inspection. Aside from that, there are some fairly common electrical issues and a few windows that need glazing.
Overall, we got a great report. Vibes for step-crack assessment!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 6:03 pm
by DevilAlumna
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 8:13 am
by Miles
Kelly and I are scheduled to close next Friday, the 28th!
We are both really excited and very anxious to get out of the current home. It's been a great home for two plus years, but we're ready to move on and start our lives in something we've picked together and can really make our own.
It's also really great timing because we can meet a good portion of the neighborhood since everybody will be trick or treating that weekend, and Kelly will have a new home in which she can recover after her surgery in November.
WOOO HOOOOOO!
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 8:46 am
by Lavabe
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 10:09 am
by Ima Facultiwyfe
I LOVE happy endings!!!!!
Love, Ima
Re: House Buying Vibes
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 12:50 pm
by lawgrad91