House and More House
I'm sure these are common stages when buying a house (especially a first house). A year ago, I didn't think we'd ever even be able to buy a house. But when the housing market and interest rates dropped, I figured this would be the optimal time for someone to be inclined to loan us money. So, we checked with a mortgage company recommended by Tom's cousin, and the agent pre-approved us on April 7. I scoured stlpropertysearch.com for properties, set up an appointment with Tom's cousin, the agent for April 12. We then showed Tom two of them the next day, and after, Tom and I drove around looking for For Sale signs, grabbing brochures when available. That's when we found "our" house. I looked at that house and 3 others on Wednesday, April 16th. Tom and I and the agent looked at this house again on Saturday the 19th, as well as a handful of others. Tom and I signed the offer paperwork Sunday night. Our offer was countered and accepted on Monday, April 21. The inspection is next Monday and we sign the loan paperwork on Tuesday, in anticipation of closing, which is occurring at some mystery date in the future.
Holy Shit. That was f'ing fast.
I'd be more excited if I didn't see the incredible amount of work that needs to be done towards the exiting of the apartment.
Submitted by Snoggins
at 4/24/2008 9:14:13 PM- Pooks, that's awesome, CONGRATS!! Where is it?
Make sure to rest your writing hand for closing day. That, or get an autograph rubber stamp.