Is it a coincidence that the day after I write the post about being content in this house searching, we get an offer accepted?! House number #9, the last one to reject us called back and said they changed their mind! They first tried to counter offer and ask for $15,000 more- which we said no to. But changed their mind and accepted to offer as is!
We signed the papers this morning, and on January 20th we should be happy home owners!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Starting to understand why...
As you know, we have been trying to buy a house for 8 months (but seems like FOREVER)!
We have had 9 offers rejected! Nine! The first few (ok the first 8) were really disappointing, and we couldn't understand why God didn't answer our prayers. We were so patient (i.e we had no choice) waiting 5 1/2 months for what we thought was our "dream" house. When we didn't get it we were pretty bummed out.
But here is the cool part. Last night after we looked at house offer #10, we were pretty giddy about the awesome neighborhood and great floorplan. We started talking about how long this process has been, but it hit us that every house we look at gets better than the last! When we first started looking in March, the nicest we could afford were houses with zero lot lines, in a "Truman Show-ish" style (that is what my mom compares it to). We were convinced we would be happy there with the huge new home. And we probably would have been. But now, in December home prices have dropped (and interest rates!!) and the same price range we had in March can buy so much more today! Our fave neighborhood in Santa Maria (new homes by Walmart) is now in our price range!
So all that wondering why God didn't let us get the house we HAD TO HAVE, makes sense when we have so many more options now!
We just faxed offer #10. If we get it AWESOME (even RADICAL- inside joke to my family), but if we don't no biggie. Because there are plenty of fish (houses) in the sea (Santa Maria). Right Silvia? ;-) God knows the desires of our heart (and my wish list: fancy fireplace, stairs, laundry room, big kitchen, formal dining room, living room AND family room...), and he is looking out for us. When the right house comes, I think we will get it.
Here is a sample of a few of the many offers we have submitted.
and offer #10
Oh, one more thing. Unfortunately this house is a short sale (aka LONG sale). We have tried to stay away from these after our forever long wait of 5 1/2 months, but couldn't resist this one. As luck would have it (I KNOW it is not God doing this ;-) the same horrible selling realtor from before is also selling this one!! Ugh... hopefully it goes smoother this time.
We have had 9 offers rejected! Nine! The first few (ok the first 8) were really disappointing, and we couldn't understand why God didn't answer our prayers. We were so patient (i.e we had no choice) waiting 5 1/2 months for what we thought was our "dream" house. When we didn't get it we were pretty bummed out.
But here is the cool part. Last night after we looked at house offer #10, we were pretty giddy about the awesome neighborhood and great floorplan. We started talking about how long this process has been, but it hit us that every house we look at gets better than the last! When we first started looking in March, the nicest we could afford were houses with zero lot lines, in a "Truman Show-ish" style (that is what my mom compares it to). We were convinced we would be happy there with the huge new home. And we probably would have been. But now, in December home prices have dropped (and interest rates!!) and the same price range we had in March can buy so much more today! Our fave neighborhood in Santa Maria (new homes by Walmart) is now in our price range!
So all that wondering why God didn't let us get the house we HAD TO HAVE, makes sense when we have so many more options now!
We just faxed offer #10. If we get it AWESOME (even RADICAL- inside joke to my family), but if we don't no biggie. Because there are plenty of fish (houses) in the sea (Santa Maria). Right Silvia? ;-) God knows the desires of our heart (and my wish list: fancy fireplace, stairs, laundry room, big kitchen, formal dining room, living room AND family room...), and he is looking out for us. When the right house comes, I think we will get it.
Here is a sample of a few of the many offers we have submitted.
and offer #10
Oh, one more thing. Unfortunately this house is a short sale (aka LONG sale). We have tried to stay away from these after our forever long wait of 5 1/2 months, but couldn't resist this one. As luck would have it (I KNOW it is not God doing this ;-) the same horrible selling realtor from before is also selling this one!! Ugh... hopefully it goes smoother this time.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
FINALLY time for Christmas
It is finally the "right" time to listen to Christmas music and decorate! First thing Friday morning I asked Jose if we could start decorating. He was more than happy to dig through our shed and pull out our Christmas decorations. We went and picked out our tree in record time (it was the first one we looked at!), and my mom and brother Jasen helped us decorate.
The boys were more intent on goofing off!
Even after the decorating was completed, Jose was still sad that something was missing!
A new TV!! We are so excited to not have our small ghetto screen!
The boys were more intent on goofing off!
Even after the decorating was completed, Jose was still sad that something was missing!
A new TV!! We are so excited to not have our small ghetto screen!
Thanksgiving!
We made it back from Punta Cana at 3 am on Thanksgiving morning. We were pretty tired, but excited to spend time with our family. I even had time to make a pie! Pumpkin turtle pie!
Great Vacation!
We had a blast in Punta Cana! The weather was pretty rainy, but we still had fun. We also got stomach bugs, not fun, but it didn't ruin the trip. Here are a few pictures of our trip
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Off to Paradise!
Today is finally the day that we leave for our much anticipated trip! We fly out of LAX at 10:30 tonight, have a 5 hour layover in Miami and will arrive in Punta Cana at 3:00 tomorrow!
We are praying for safe travels and for everything to go smoothly. I am really really praying I don't come back with stomach problems/parasite. That was not fun last year, and will be even less fun because we return the night before Thanksgiving.
Can't wait to post pictures of the trip, and hopefully of my new tan!
We are praying for safe travels and for everything to go smoothly. I am really really praying I don't come back with stomach problems/parasite. That was not fun last year, and will be even less fun because we return the night before Thanksgiving.
Can't wait to post pictures of the trip, and hopefully of my new tan!
Friday, November 14, 2008
This is Fall?
It does not feel like fall when there is no parking at 7-11, and the line for slurpees is to the back of the store! 85 degrees? Really?! Maybe the Punta Cana weather won't be such a change.
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