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So as you know, we met Tuesday with our realtor to write up an offer on a house. The bids were due yesterday afternoon. When we wrote up our offer, we were told that there were only about 5-6 offers expected (which is fairly good in this area). Well, we got a call from our realtor yesterday saying there were 10 offers now and she was wondering if we wanted to raise our offer. No can do with our budget, as we were already bidding our highest. She said that if we didn't hear anything that night, we wouldn't be getting it. We pretty much gave up hope then. And ya, no phone call that night.
This morning I went to class and when I finally got out, I noticed that I had 2 voicemail messages and a text message. Tim had frantically been trying to contact me because our realtor had called and said the owners DID want to make a counter offer and it was only 5k more than our bid! That was close enough for us!! So we said yes to the counter offer and were ACCEPTED!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
Now we just have to go through the stress of making sure all our contingenices are met (we get the loan and the roof/property inspection goes okay). Oh my god, we almost own a house!!!
I've shared the pictures with very few of you - were trying our hardest not to get our expectations up. But you might as well take a look at them now! We are really happy with this house because it is cute and charming and ready to live in while still needing some remodeling so that we can make it our own home. Our first project will probably be the kitchen.
Here's the listing. Here's the virtual tour. And make sure you click on photo album after seeing the virtual tour because there are more pics.
Our favorite features:
TWO courtyards in addition to the backyard
Every single room except for one of the two bathrooms has sliding doors to the yards
Cute lofty office area with a fireplace
Hardwood floors in the living room
Built-in bookshelves in both the dining/living area and in the kitchen
2-car garage for Tim!
Craft room for me!!!
So. Very. Excited.
Genevieve said:
HOLY CRAP!
Next step.... babies!! ;) ;)
Posted on August 26, 2004 01:29 PMkatya said:
Bobbie Lemberg is hot!
I checked out the virtual tour - I like all the sunlight and doors on the yards. I love the living room - with that high ceiling you're going to have to get a kick ass Christmas tree.
Major congratulations!
Posted on August 26, 2004 01:30 PMjes said:
yay!!
congratulations!!
it's *very* nice. i like the openness. call me if you need any architortural/design advice.
:)
Posted on August 26, 2004 01:32 PMAlison said:
Ooooh...big xmas tree would be fabulous!
Posted on August 27, 2004 09:45 AM