It's Official

[air_n_darkness]

We signed the contracts tonight. Closing is planned for May 12th.

Lynson and I are buying a house.

I'm still a bit shell-shocked; everything has moved so quickly. However, this was too good an opportunity to pass up. It's not every day you get a chance at a 5-bedroom 3-bath two-story in a good neighborhood, hardwood floors, big backyard, etc, for right at $150K, AND have homeowners who are willing to do whatever they need to to help you get into the house.

Of course, it helps that we've know the owners for 7 years or so and are good friends;).

There's an apartment over the garage which has it's own entrance and such that we've already offered to rent to a friend looking to better her situation. We CAN afford the house without her renting, but the first year would be a bit tight, budget-wise, at least till Sept and Lynson got his yearly raise. It also helps that the plumbing company is going into the busy season which means 50-60 hour work weeks for him.

So, provided nothing falls through before closing (EVERYONE cross your fingers and knock on wood), we're looking at moving in starying the 21st of May. Maybe earlier, depending on if we can close earlier or not.

Comments

[sandykidd.livejournal.com]

Things have been crazy for me and getting crazier, as you'll see when I you read my latest post!

Yep, I see the crazy. metafrantic and I went a little more batty when we went through the process for our old house, too. 150K$ isn't bad, depending on where you live, but I, of course, know nothing about TN. :) *is wishing you TONS of good luck*

[mdmraven.livejournal.com]

Congrats!!!!! I know how you feel we bought our house at the end of July last year! Although I must say sounds like you are getting an awesome house! are the bedroom/bathroom numbers including the apartment or does the apartment make it 6/4?

[the-other-jen.livejournal.com]

congrats sweety!!!! I hope to be in your position one day and quit renting.

[syrinakintari.livejournal.com]

Crongrats Cyn.

Congrats!

[citizen-pogo.livejournal.com]

That's great! I hope it works out for you guys. :)

*knocks on wood, crosses fingers*