Yes...We got it!



So we got a phone call yesterday saying we have been approved by the second loan company. (The couple who own the condo now took out 2 loans, and we had been OK'd by one and the 2nd one's approval is what has been holding us up).
BUT...don't get all excited for us yet! We still have to close escrow which means getting Home Owner's Insurance and getting the down payment and money parts taken care of. Escrow needs to close by April 6 otherwise we have to re-apply for our home loan that we already got and the whole process will probably start over again.
Soni and I both had to take a deep breath when we got the news. It is kind of a double edged sword. You're excited- (Yay! See you later Mom & Dad!!!) and at the same time you start to worry about all the newfound responsibility. And then all the what-if's run through your brain too! -What if: I lose my job? budget wrong? can't make ends meet? are living in poverty?-but at least I own a home! So, after my stomach hurt for about 3 hours...I started to calm down and am starting to get excited about decorating and having all my OWN stuff out of storage! Oh, stuff! How I've missed you!
We need a couch and maybe some chairs, or couches...so keep eyes out for hand me downs or nice garage sale items for us!
Here is a picture of our place-well, the entrance to our place:

9 comments:

Braden and Jodee said...

Wow, that is FAST to close escrow! Don't forget about all of the inspections!

Marly C said...

Congrat! That is really exciting. We can't wait to see it!

sara and gailon said...

Congratulations! And about the couch...my mom has a nice leather couch that she is not going to be needing any longer and it is yours...if you would like...

Anonymous said...

B&J- We have had the appraisal already, & we were over there in Feb. while the guy from Sherlock Homes did the full inspection & wrote us out a list of things to update, fix, etc...All that is really left is the Insurance & of course, the money!
Sarah-anyway to get a pic, and measurements? I'll love you forever! (Not that I don't already!)

Beat said...

YAY!!!!! You are gonna love having your own place and decorating etc!! :) That is the best part about having a place of your own! :) Yeah it is also expensive for the upkeep as well, but least its yours and your sisters! :)

btw .. cute blog :) I like it!!

AllAmericanGrl said...

oops - the Beat is Melinda haha! sorry about the confusion

Anonymous said...

Melinda- No worries! I only know one person named Beat! I knew it had to be you! :) We'll take LOTS of pics of the new place!

JOCELYN AND JEREMY said...

Yay!!!!!! Tell us when you are moving so that we can lend a hand! I'm so excited for you! Our short sale process is going WAY faster than yours did so congrats for hanging in there so long! You know, Mercury does home insurance :) I could send you a link to get a free quote if you want. Just say the word.

Anonymous said...

I'd have to talk to Soni, I think she already handled that. Ahh, the joys of being the "little" sister. Tee-Hee. I'll double check with her though! Thanks! And as soon as we know when we can move in I'll let you know. We want to clean over there first and paint a wall. (just one so far...fingers crossed)!