... davy doings: ... and now we're homeowners!

The search is FINALLY over! We have a house!

Ok, so I realize the above is helpful information, but you might want a few more of the details (maybe?), so here goes.

The ranch we blogged about last Saturday kept us intrigued. It didn't fit all of our criteria but it felt like a breath of fresh air when we walked inside. The more we talked and debated the more we realized we'd like to put an offer in on the house.

We had an appointment set with our realtor, Rich, for Wednesday at 5pm. When we arrived he knew we were planning to put in an offer, but didn't know on which house. He wasn't too surprised when we said 847 Eastgate Dr. :) He was surprised, however, when we said how much we wanted to offer on the house. He talked us into $5,000 more than we wanted, but still almost $14,000 less than the asking price. We asked for closing costs, for the sellers to pay the title insurance, and for a home warranty to be included. We submitted it and asked to hear by Friday at 5pm.

Thursday came and went, no news. No big shocker since this house is currently owned by a corporation we were told they usually take all the time they are given.

Friday came and Kyle and I both went to work. We were just waiting for the phone call to let us know what the counter offer was. Well, the phone call came, but the news wasn't what we were expecting ... IT WAS BETTER! They accepted our offer as it stands! No counter, nothing!

We realize that there is more ahead of us as far as passing the inspection, actually getting approved for our loan (we are pre-approved already), and closing BUT it seems so much closer! Lucky for us, the house is currently empty and so we get possession at closing.

So that's the story. Here's a view of OUR house, pending any further unwelcome developments.