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Wow, where does the time go!

Seems like just yesterday all the house stuff was going so well! Well, it kinda was.

So when we last met , there was some craziness but the net of it all was that I was still going to get my house just like I wanted and live happily ever after. Just some minor bumps in the road at that point.

So, fast forward a few weeks. My Sales lady finally gets the approval to start writing contracts under the new company name. Was all just semantics and some funding changes at that point. As soon as I was notified I tried getting on her calendar, but she was already booked up that 1st weekend, so I settled for the 2nd. The 1st weekend she wrote 4 contracts!!

Mine was going to be in the next batch- I think for a total of 6-8!

For those of you who know me and my tendency to over research and over plan, you will not find this surprising. I spent HOURS the day before writing up differnt scenarios.

- do I add the bump up to the island?

- do I get the bronze lighting package

- do I need a taller fence?

All this fun stuff. I was ready to go. I even recall walking to my car Friday night thinking- WOW- I am going to be under contract tomorrow! All this dreaming and planning and saving is going to be worth something on paper!

Well- just over an hour after I had that moment of " IM A GROWN UP". I got a call.

The new builders that were to be funding the process backed out. So, no one was there to build my house. I was kinda in shock. But 2 adult beverages later, I was fine.

Disappointed for sure. Devastated , not a bit.

I have been all over the map ever since.

In my head, online and in my car.

- do I want a house? this walking to work thing is kinda great. Especially for lunch! ( and sleeping in)

- do I want a different house? Can I ever find anything that seemingly perfect?

- do I want to keep renting and not building equity?

- do I want to live further away just to have a house I kinda like?

So- since then I have found another area not too far from the original site of the dream.

Going to visit this weekend. I admit, I am skeptical on the location and will have to be AMAZED at the product before I consider it. Building is still ideal but I know my options are limited.

I have had some fun looking online at "used" homes. What do you call them??? Pre-owned?

But, the peril there is finding something you love too soon!

Oh- and to add to the fun. Just today, my sales lady at original place let me know that the exact house I want ( and the one I have walked through a million times) is now for sale as the buyers backed out. Only catch, 30 day close. Ya, right!

However, the perfect scenario and outcome of this ordeal is still a possibility.

They have several other builders looking at the lots and all seem to be very interested.

Ideally some fantastic builder would sweep in and save the day- selling exact same plans and same price point!

So, that is where we are.

Right foot in, right foot out.

Shaking..thats for sure!

96 2012

Welcome to 2012 folks.
It has been a good start so far, how about yours?

I don't have tons to report on the house front.
Ok, I cant do it.
Its not true.
Lots to report. Yet nothing all at the same time.

1. The Home builder has been bought out by a bank.
2. My mortgage company is no longer doing mortgages.

What does this mean- well- I guess in the world of home building/buying nothing is 100% clear, or certain for that reason.

1. I can still get my house, same product, same price, same everything. However I am going to get a 3rd party warranty on the house in the company has issues again.
This is likely a blessing for me, since I am on a long timeline, and don't want to get into the house before my lease is up, I now how the luxury of deferring as needed :). But September is still the goal.

2. As for the Mortgage company. I don't really care what company I use, as long as I can stay with the precious lady that had been helping me. She is like having a mom with a LOT of money. And advice too!! The good news is this is an election year, and the chances of interest rates going up a lot are slim to none!! So, hooray for politics!

That all being said, I will likely go under contract in the next few weeks, and hope to get an even better deal than I had planned.

Oh- 96 2012? What is that all about you ask? Well, I had nothing exciting as a title. And had to get my now 96 years young Grandma in here somehow!

I have the BEST Grandmother in the world. ( no , I am not biased, I am just accurate) She is so excited for my house adventure and very supportive! Her 96 years of life experience, will be priceless to me throughout this!! Here is a pic from her birthday earlier this month!