So, finding a house to live in has been an extreme roller coaster ride. We had the perfect house picked out. A 4 bedroom/2 bath new construction that was absolutely beautiful. So we put a contract on it. The builders countered our offer and didn't bend at all on the price. So we then countered back and they didn't even counter back the second time. They just stuck with their original price. So we countered and said we would pay the full price if they would just pay our closing costs. Well, they told our realtor for us to not even come back with another offer. So we told her okay, we wouldn't come back with another offer and here is a list of 12 more houses we want to look at this week!
Haven Homes is the builder we were having problems with. You would think with the economy the way it is right now that they would at least bend a little. But no. We talked to another realtor that had shown us a house that was so cute and our second runner up (it has been sold...sad...) and he told us that they were having problems with those builders and houses selling. So Justin and I think it's a blessing that we didn't buy that house. We have found so many more cute ones out there that are cheaper and bigger!
We looked at 4 out of 12 of those houses last night, toting both kids along. I didn't like the first one we looked at, Justin really did. Neither of us liked the second one (which also had a very scary neighbor standing out in her yard trying to SELL us the house!!), but the third one...wow! We really like. But I told Justin I feel like I have already been burned a little with the house hunting. Getting my hopes up and having my heart set on the house we put a contract on. So, we love the third one we looked at last night but are keeping our minds open and going to look at the other 8 on Saturday. The 4th one we looked at last night we both absolutely LOVED on the website. On closer inspection, the 4th bedroom (that we will have to have eventually) was a garage turned into bedroom. So there was a door in there going out to the backyard!! It was the strangest thing and the house we want to buy now, we are hoping to stay in for at least 10 years. So that would mean our children would be in their teens and that would be way to easy for them to sneak out! So as much as we loved the kitchen and huge, fenced backyard...we had to say goodbye to that one as well. So as of now, we have 1 we like but 8 more to look at.
The whole house buying process is really stressful. I have never been through it before and was hoping it would be somewhat enjoyable. I mean, looking at the houses is a lot of fun. And we are pre-approved for the loan already so we basically just have to find a house...but it's so stressful. I feel like my stomach is just in constant knots. Last night it took me forever to get to sleep and when I finally did, I had a dream that Justin and I had a baby but it was a 2 year old little girl and not a newborn!! Weird I know but it was the most disturbing dream ever.
Wish us luck as we continue to look for the perfect house for our family...I don't think I will be able to count the number of grey hairs after this is all over!
Until next time...take care.
