Monday, December 13, 2010

The Crazy Story: Part 2.


Here is House #3. To recap, we made an offer on this house last Sunday afternoon. We heard back on Wednesday that she counter offered a bit higher than expected, but we were about to counter when our realtor said there is another house in the same subdivision we should see before we do anything.

So on Wednesday night we went to look at House #4. We fell truly, madly, deeply head over heels in love. It was everything we wanted in a house and more. It was not just our first house, but our dream house.

The Stats:
Colonial
3 bedroom
4 bathroom
Gas fireplace
Finished, walk-out basement
HUGE deck overlooking private wooded area

It was already in the subdivision we loved and it had so much more of what we wanted. It made this whole entire process worth it. It made us grateful for every house we had lost along the way. We felt this urgency that we had to have this house NOW that we headed straight to our realtor's office to make an offer and walked away from House #3.

Yes, it was pretty impulsive of us. But we were ready to fight for this house. And when we woke up Thursday morning I didn't regret our offer one bit. I knew we made the right choice. Even our parents adored this house and thought it was a better fit for us.

It was another long few days of waiting, but we got the house!!!!! The inspection is tomorrow and if all goes well the long house hunt will be over!

42 comments:

Jess @ Being Mrs. Beer said...

Congratulations! Best of luck with the house!

Bekah said...

WAHOOOOO!!!! So so so so excited for you guys!!! It looks adorable!!

Unknown said...

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God always works things out, doesn't he? :) I can't wait to see pictures :) Welcome to home ownership...it's feels like such an accomplishment.

Amber said...

Sooo excited for you! I can't wait to see it! Home ownership is so much fun :-)

Lauren said...

AHHHHH!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Emily said...

YAY! I can't wait to see house #4!

Patty said...

That's awesome! Congrats!

Brandi said...

How exciting!! Congrats!!!

Kelly said...

Congratulations on finding a house that you love. Husb and I found our house by going to view one in the same neighborhood. After the realtor left we called a for sale by owner; viewed the house right then and knew from the moment we walked in that we wanted that house. It was already under contract so the likelyhood of us getting it was slim but 72 hours later we found out that the house was ours. We have been in it for almost 5 years and have loved every minute of it. Good luck with everything. Buying a house can be very stressful btu is worth all the hard work.

Melissa said...

Oh my gosh, that is amazing! Patience pays off! I can't wait to see!!

The Shabby Princess said...

YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to see the rest of the house. Exciting!

SnoWhite said...

Praying for His outcome here!!

Jules said...

I am SO happy for you and Garth! The wait was definitely worth it. I can't wait to see what it looks like. Congrats!

Lauren said...

Congrats! Can't wait to see the details of the dream house!

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

How exciting!!! Can't wait to see pics. :)

Jen said...

so excited for you!!!! can't wait to see it!

Lucky in Love said...

That is such amazing news!!!!! Congratulations!

Maria said...

What a great story! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Ginger said...

Congratulations!!

Alphabet Soup Momma said...

YAY! Congrats on finding a house! Cant wait to see pictures of the inside!

Sara said...

congratulations! That's so exciting! I've been reading your blog for a while, but I think this is the first time I've commented. I can't wait to see more pictures of the house!!

LWLH said...

Oh my goodnes......Congrats to you guys, that is awesome!!!

Gwen said...

CONGRATS!!!! I knew it would happen for you soon!!! Can't wait to see photos!!! XOXO

Hillary said...

Congrats! I'm so excited for you!

Anonymous said...

Oh yay! Congrats!!!

Sarah Louise said...

Congratulations!!!! What an awesome Christmas present :)

Jen Caputo said...

eeek!!! So exciting! Hope your inspection goes great!

Mrs EyeCanSee said...

Proof that when it's meant to be, it's meant to be! Glad you finally found a house you love!!

Nicole said...

Congratulations!

- Sarah :-) said...

Oh wow - that's SOOO stinking exciting, girl!! I can't wai to hear all about it and see the pictures. You're going to have a BLAST making it your home. :-)

Natalie said...

Congrats!!!

Mrs. S. said...

Congrats!!! That is awesome!

A New England Girl said...

AHHH! So exciting. :) I can't wait to see photos.... congratulations! :)

Unknown said...

The house sounds amazing! Congrats!

Perfectly Imperfect said...

oh yay!!!! here's hoping everything continues to work out perfectly! can't wait to see pictures!!

USCEmily said...

Woohoo!!! I can't wait to see pictures!
Fingers crossed that the inspection goes off without a hitch!

Miss Chelsea said...

Hope it goes well! congrats!

JMB said...

Congratulations!! What an early Christmas gift! Cannot wait to see the inside pictures!!

Stacie said...

So exciting, congratulations!!!!

AmyT said...

YEA!! So excited for you - congrats!

Jen (emsun.org) said...

Congratulations!!

ffprncez said...

How exciting!!!!