tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post7330372199830899945..comments2023-12-31T13:02:50.412-08:00Comments on Learning to be a Wife: House Hunt: Day 1.Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11973851588856294863noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-7985537342080698882010-04-24T00:38:14.265-07:002010-04-24T00:38:14.265-07:00Aw, that's too bad. But who knows?! Maybe the ...Aw, that's too bad. But who knows?! Maybe the price of the house will drop...keep your eyes on it. Jared and I made an offer on a house that we thought was our dream house, but after some negotiating I had this insane gut feeling that we should walk away...a month later, they dropped the price $20,000 below what we offered and it sold for even a little less than that. <br /><br />Houses are expensive. You definitely don't want to put yourself into a position where you are living paycheck to paycheck. Good for you guys for sticking to your principles!!!! I know how difficult it is when you find something you really love.Sarah Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212733328389487458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-70802035817712404582010-04-23T16:22:25.286-07:002010-04-23T16:22:25.286-07:00House hunting can be VERY frustrating, but stick t...House hunting can be VERY frustrating, but stick to what you really want and you will find your perfect house someday... You just have to have patience!Perfectly Imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128584550959614381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-43623361946179580442010-04-22T18:17:37.357-07:002010-04-22T18:17:37.357-07:00Oh, I know it was tough but it seems you and Garth...Oh, I know it was tough but it seems you and Garth made the right decision. When your house comes along, everything will be perfect: location, layout, and price. GL with the house huning!Shannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00905344569039384899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-78738564782950603732010-04-22T18:04:29.847-07:002010-04-22T18:04:29.847-07:00It can definitely be such a huge disappointment wh...It can definitely be such a huge disappointment when you find a GREAT house, but something big is a factor down...like price. It DOES feel like a rough breakup. I seriously CRIED after a few of my favorites that we either could not afford, or Jarrod ended up not loving because of location, etc. I would beg and plead with him...and really...where does that get you? Just like not desiring to live paycheck to paycheck for your dream home, you don't want to force your spouse into something they don't like.<br /><br />We looked at many, many, many homes, and never found what was perfect for us. The only reason we are in this house is because we needed out of our overpriced apartment complex, and my parents were willing to sell their home to us pretty cheap...so, this is our "temporary" home for a few more years. Then the hunt is back on!<br /><br />Good luck! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-33945136248589299582010-04-22T16:30:40.132-07:002010-04-22T16:30:40.132-07:00I hope exactly what you are looking for in your pr...I hope exactly what you are looking for in your price range. when we were looking for our, we thought we knew exactly what we wanted, but that changed as we were house hunting. We put a few others on other houses, before we got the house we are currently in. It all works out in the end. We set a price range with our realtor and we only looked at houses that were at or under that price range. That helped us because we weren't looking at things that were out of our price range. Good luck!Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004975776192477442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-51722271957532054912010-04-22T16:19:31.531-07:002010-04-22T16:19:31.531-07:00That very thing happened to me several times throu...That very thing happened to me several times throughout my house hunting journey. But, I did find something that I love and was perfect for me! You'll find something in time, but sometimes it really does take time!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772734446111834563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-88928338691277431982010-04-22T16:07:08.703-07:002010-04-22T16:07:08.703-07:00Ok, what I meant to say is that house hunting is v...Ok, what I meant to say is that house hunting is very stressful and it is good that ya'll are not going to be housebroke. I have seen that happen many times! You'll find your house, it is out there. Hang in there!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855956796457172081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-6949579626309519882010-04-22T15:46:53.890-07:002010-04-22T15:46:53.890-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855956796457172081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-74253476737678771952010-04-22T14:00:19.275-07:002010-04-22T14:00:19.275-07:00The ONLY advice I'd leave in house hunting is ...The ONLY advice I'd leave in house hunting is this - don't even LOOK at houses that are more than 10-15K above your price range. They say that right now, an extra 10K is only about an extra $50 a month on your mortgage, BUT you haev to draw the line somewhere, and killing yourself by loving a hosue you know you can't afford will make any other house you look at "compare", and that's not good.<br /><br />It's a roller coaster, but in the same way - it's SOOO exhilerating when it's over and you've found one you love!!- Sarah :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03465884461640756061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-23234136555610189122010-04-22T13:58:49.886-07:002010-04-22T13:58:49.886-07:00He does have the perfect house out there for you t...He does have the perfect house out there for you two -- although being patient is hard, my hubby and I are so thrilled we waited on God's timing because now we're moving out of state! just one year ago we had no idea that would be possible, and if we had found a house... we'd be stuck. praying for patience and His timing!SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-68330645029537834662010-04-22T13:14:48.307-07:002010-04-22T13:14:48.307-07:00House hunting is a very frustrating process, but i...House hunting is a very frustrating process, but if you hang in there, you guys will find the perfect house. Everything always works out the way it's supposed to in the end.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607590904842732672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-11986021764528461152010-04-22T12:35:56.669-07:002010-04-22T12:35:56.669-07:00Sounds like a beautiful house but I;m sure tht you...Sounds like a beautiful house but I;m sure tht you'll a even better one that fits both your wants and your budget! :) <br /><br />Happy house hunting! :)LWLHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975262231105253072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-57732466889219804672010-04-22T11:53:27.470-07:002010-04-22T11:53:27.470-07:00That has to be frustrating.
We're planning on ...That has to be frustrating.<br />We're planning on starting our house hunt at the end of the summer and I'm so afraid I'll get attached to every house and then be let down if it doesn't work. :( I'm so impatient when I really want something, too, so the whole process is bound to make me crazy!<br /><br />I hope you find an even better house that works out asap! Good luck!Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318585049077195996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-90764762617808152722010-04-22T11:15:57.860-07:002010-04-22T11:15:57.860-07:00I totally agree with you!!!! I know you both will ...I totally agree with you!!!! I know you both will find the perfect house, I just know it!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-36543992898569757302010-04-22T10:13:31.445-07:002010-04-22T10:13:31.445-07:00I was so drooling while reading your description o...I was so drooling while reading your description of the house! Maybe you'll find a house you actually like better that is within your price range. Can't wait to see what you get!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524398204443659883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-5897539080437621492010-04-22T10:04:17.233-07:002010-04-22T10:04:17.233-07:00I remember that feeling so well! It is heartbreak...I remember that feeling so well! It is heartbreaking! I am sure you will find your dreamhouse, or the perfect house for you guys right now :)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04467421005113467421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-56884847691854495962010-04-22T09:38:12.024-07:002010-04-22T09:38:12.024-07:00Aww I'm sorry the house won't work out but...Aww I'm sorry the house won't work out but you're right paycheck to paycheck would get old realllly fast. Hang in there! The perfect house will come along!JennyLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906552108581550958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-73304659652169222542010-04-22T09:35:51.927-07:002010-04-22T09:35:51.927-07:00House hunting can be stressful! I know y'all w...House hunting can be stressful! I know y'all will find the perfect one :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13350515087173131155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-29781493085433837232010-04-22T09:25:55.566-07:002010-04-22T09:25:55.566-07:00House hunting is a roller coaster for sure!! Beli...House hunting is a roller coaster for sure!! Believe me, we did it for nearly a year before finally finding a house and being ready to buy! Don't house hunt too early or you'll fall in love with houses you can't have yet!Mrs EyeCanSeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06481991213562788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-86580904185836063152010-04-22T09:05:10.481-07:002010-04-22T09:05:10.481-07:00You're right...God will open a door for you......You're right...God will open a door for you...He knows right where He is going to put you guys....just wait on His time...you'll know!! Good luck! I know it's still disappointing - but you guys are doing the smart thing!!!!AmyThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954603926155593180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-72338655937186399202010-04-22T09:01:32.712-07:002010-04-22T09:01:32.712-07:00I agree with what everyone else has said, your per...I agree with what everyone else has said, your perfect house will be worth the wait and frustration! haha. There are MILLIONS of houses out there! You will find the right one :) Just keep searching and don't settle. When all else fails, make a ridiculous offer on the home, we've done it and it has worked. You never know unless you ask!Amy Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808966743763117034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-52655408008962179282010-04-22T08:56:22.560-07:002010-04-22T08:56:22.560-07:00Oh girl!!! If I could call you and chat about this...Oh girl!!! If I could call you and chat about this with you I would!!! We bought our first home the week I found out I was getting laid off. So we dropped our price range by $100K. Now when we talk about selling and buying again I get a sick feeling. Like I'm not ready to have a bigger house payment. I even think that as much as I would love my dream home I'm not ready to be house poor. I like eating out and shopping. Ellie loves dance and Brian has his hobbies. I don't want our house payment to stop our lives. I'm proud of you for making the decision to live in your house not for your house. :) XOXOGwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830655404317102950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-66594594939295286952010-04-22T08:52:58.550-07:002010-04-22T08:52:58.550-07:00good idea!! stick with that motto!good idea!! stick with that motto!ELPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047815365976734629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-21276638183235467272010-04-22T08:50:17.065-07:002010-04-22T08:50:17.065-07:00Something perfect for you is just around the corne...Something perfect for you is just around the corner, I just know it!I'maNolaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786300671737277489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481968918373095393.post-63874359535218230942010-04-22T08:46:51.267-07:002010-04-22T08:46:51.267-07:00I can't imagine how emotionally draining house...I can't imagine how emotionally draining house hunting must be. Good luck girl! Hang in there, I know your *perfect* house is out there somewhere!! :)Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962498735246318189noreply@blogger.com