Ignore my pm...it would appear I lost a week of my life and I didn't realize you had gone and are back now. I'm glad it went well for you.
Buying a House
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Ignore my pm...it would appear I lost a week of my life and I didn't realize you had gone and are back now. I'm glad it went well for you.
So you didn't miss me ?
Soooo, the painting went very well. The guy did a nice job. The pics I took don't give a real representation of the actual color, but I am very happy with it. It has brightened things up considerably. I am chipping away at the kitchen. I have most of my food there and have spices and fridge stuff left to move. The pans need to be packed up as well. The movers come Monday, so I am going to focus on finishing up packing what can go on the truck. I can't believe I am saying this, but I am looking forward to picking out complementary colors for things like curtains (gasp!) and accent pillows and wall art and throws. Who is this woman, lol!!
Soooo, the painting went very well. The guy did a nice job. The pics I took don't give a real representation of the actual color, but I am very happy with it. It has brightened things up considerably. I am chipping away at the kitchen. I have most of my food there and have spices and fridge stuff left to move. The pans need to be packed up as well. The movers come Monday, so I am going to focus on finishing up packing what can go on the truck. I can't believe I am saying this, but I am looking forward to picking out complementary colors for things like curtains (gasp!) and accent pillows and wall art and throws. Who is this woman, lol!!
So excited for you.
I gather that this is the first time that you are actually going to own a house ? It really is quite a unique experience when you buy your own property.Pretty much, yes. When I was married many moons ago, I moved into my husband's house, and I really didn't get to do much to it, as the marriage was brief, plus he had bought that house with his first wife. It never really felt like my/our home. So getting to make all the design decicisions is very exciting.So excited for you.
That must not have been a nice feeling. All ends well as you'll very shortly being moving into your own, lovely house.
LOL, I can remember some of my parents' paint choices back in the day. I was relieved that it looked nice. I did go really light, so I think that helped. I can experiment with a little more color in the bedrooms, hehe.So glad you're happy with the paint! (We've made too many paint mistakes over the years…
Indeed! It still seems surreal that I'm a homeowner now. Once the furniture is in, it will really feel like home.
It seems I have some nice neighbors as well. I've spoken to them a couple of times already. I know not one soul in my apartment complex, so this will be nice to be part of a neighborhood.We are dipping our toes in the pond again with moving house. I am getting the Rightmove house updates every day, some of the homes look so nice but they are about £100k more than our current house.
I didn't know you were married before, I'm so nosy!
I remember ordering Chinese in my first house and thinking that the takeaways around here were horrible compared to where I used to live in London!
I didn't know you were married before, I'm so nosy!
I remember ordering Chinese in my first house and thinking that the takeaways around here were horrible compared to where I used to live in London!
LOL, Moll, no problem. It was a very long time ago.We are dipping our toes in the pond again with moving house. I am getting the Rightmove house updates every day, some of the homes look so nice but they are about £100k more than our current house.
I didn't know you were married before, I'm so nosy!
I remember ordering Chinese in my first house and thinking that the takeaways around here were horrible compared to where I used to live in London!
And very cool on wanting to move house. Keep us posted on your progress.
Did I miss pictures?Soooo, the painting went very well. The guy did a nice job. The pics I took don't give a real representation of the actual color, but I am very happy with it. It has brightened things up considerably. I am chipping away at the kitchen. I have most of my food there and have spices and fridge stuff left to move. The pans need to be packed up as well. The movers come Monday, so I am going to focus on finishing up packing what can go on the truck. I can't believe I am saying this, but I am looking forward to picking out complementary colors for things like curtains (gasp!) and accent pillows and wall art and throws. Who is this woman, lol!!
No, I didn't post them because they didn't really capture the lightness of the color. I think if I take some in more natural light, they might come out better.Did I miss pictures?
SuicideBlonde
Adorkable rockstar!
I might be starting to look into buying a house. I am so scared. I have no idea what I am doing.
Do take all the necessary precautions before signing up for a mortgage. It is virtually a lifetime commitment.
It will hopefully be a good adventure SB.Do you know anyone in real estate who has built up a decent business? If not, contact one of the better known realtors in your area and tell them you're a first-time buyer. Realtors can be pushy, so don't let anyone make you uncomfortable. But they should be able to help you run some numbers. They may even be able to refer you to a mortgage person who can help you consider down payment options, mortgage rates and credit scores. Mortgage rates are still very low (historically), although there's talk that they may creep up over the next couple of years, so it's a good time to at least consider purchasing if you are able. Can Joe to any repairs or remodeling?
SuicideBlonde
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Joe can do remodeling and repair.
I apparently know a few people in real estate.I need to call people tomorrow about how much I can get on a mortgage. This is scary,
I apparently know a few people in real estate.I need to call people tomorrow about how much I can get on a mortgage. This is scary,
