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The House that Haunts Us.
A year ago, our awesome realtor took us to look at this house. We had already been 10-15 homes in the area trying to get a sense about what was on the market. There are a few different floorplans here that we weren’t familiar with, not to mention the completely new concept of a large basement that functions as living space.
Fortunately for us, our realtor was able to quickly (and I mean SUPER FAST) learn what we liked and didn’t like. She was able to also get an idea of what our “dream” situation would be. Even more fortunate for us was the fact that she knew the people that lived in this house. How you ask? They were clients considering buying/selling with her!
After going in the house the first time, Dr. D and I were hooked. It is in wonderful condition (or so we think), it has tons of space for us and our junk, and it is in a nice little subdivision with sidewalks and mature trees.
And check out the deck. It has an awning that rolls out over it if you don’t want the sun!
And a HOT TUB!!!!
Aside from all of the posh outdoor features, the inside is pretty awesome too. The Master Bedroom has it’s own fireplace, and sitting room. Not to mention a closet that is big enough to be a nursery!
And then there’s the basement.
See the drawers? They are refrigerated drawers! There’s a sink to the left, and a dining area to the right.
While we were in the process of falling in love with the place, we knew that this house was out of our price range. We kept running the numbers in our head, unable to make them work at the price that the owners were wanting.
Unfortunately for us, we had already been in the house! We knew that it would be a great home for our family. Every time we would talk about things like getting new furniture or a new TV we would start hypothetically talking about where we would put that item in “the big house”.
A year has passed and we are still talking about this house. We drive by it occasionally. (Ok, not occasionally. More like constantly. I’m sure they think we are stalking them!) We have started eating and shopping in that area to get a feel for the community. I even drove over there this winter “just to see how they cleared the snow from the streets”.
The house has been haunting us. The fact that we knew that it would be perfect for us wasn’t helping. Neither was the fact that we had sold our house in Arkansas. We are just dying to move out of this place!!
So, we made an offer on it last night.
Yep. You read that correctly. I am so giddy with excitement that I can hardly contain myself today. The market here has gone so soft that we are (hopefully) going to be able to get the house at a much better price point for our budget than it was a year ago. It is still not “on the market” but they are actively seeking a bigger home (they just had their 4th little girl). We should know their answer by tomorrow.
While it is hard waiting, I have tons of paperwork and errands to help me pass the time. Ladybug starts preschool on Thursday!
It has been a super busy week so far, and it’s only Tuesday. Don’t forget to check out the Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Giveaways, and check back tomorrow for another one!
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I wish you all the luck in the world that they accept! Woo hoo! How exciting!
Karen Sugarpants’s last blog post..Ditching The X
That is exciting! I never, ever drive by my “house of dreams” now that I own a different house.
Nadine’s last blog post..Sunday Night Whine
how very exciting for you guys. I hope they accept, the house is beautiful.
Terri’s last blog post..30 days, 30 people: Aunt Vivian
Yea!!! Crossing my fingers for you!
Omigosh - Super jealous here. That looks like a great house! Keep us updated!
Allison’s last blog post..Our weekend trip pics
Very exciting. Looks like a great house. Good luck!
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I love the deck!! One of these days we will have one! Love the house too! I’m so excited for you guys!
Tiff@Three Peas in a Pod’s last blog post..Out of the mouths of Babes
I hope everything turns out exactly how it’s supposed to.
It’s a gorgeous house!!!
Karen (Pediascribe)’s last blog post..BLOGGY GIVEAWAY #3–BIOKLEEN
we are going through something similar we looked at several house fell in love with one and just put a bid on it we got it for A LOT less than what they were asking!
how exciting cant wait to hear!
Raquel’s last blog post..I have been tagged
What an absolutely gorgeous house! I hope everything works out and you are able to get it. It’s good to hear that the housing market situation is actually benefiting someone instead of hurting them for once.
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday #41 - Apparently it’s a requirement that you hug the baseball before hitting it
Any word yet? Oh I hope this works out for you and your familly. Everyone should have at least one great “Dream Come True” moment in life. Here’s to hoping this is one of many for you!
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[...] Ok. Things have been a little light in the posting department this week because I’ve been busy. Ladybug started Preschool on Thursday. She did great, and I’ll write more on that in a later post. Other than that, our week has been consumed with anticipation. [...]
[...] off, thanks so much for all of your sweet emails and comments about the house. It means SO MUCH to me that you are interested enough to keep reading this [...]