Dandelion Picker

So, I found another house I like. Do I like it as much as the first? Well, its totally different than the first, and it needs less work, and I like it just fine.

Now, this weekend my sister and mom went to see two houses with me. The second one was this one, and my brother went along. After he sees the house, he decides its “cavernous” and he doesn’t like his room. Now, you have to know my brother to understand this, but lets just say he’s extremely negative about just about everything, and he likes to bitch a lot about things he doesn’t want to contribute to, and he always knows more about whatever it is you’re talking about…even if he’s only read one book on it…or my favorite, looked it up on Wikipedia. But I digress. He NOW decides that its not close enough to the freeway, its not the style of house he would buy, he’s not sure how long he’s staying in Cleveland…yadda yadda. Now, let me remind you he just told me less than two weeks ago (before I put the offer on the other house!) that the area was just fine, and he planned on staying 5 years, and he loved living in basements. (The room I offered him wasn’t even in the basement, but of course, he didn’t like that one either).

So, I can afford to get the house without him, but it will be tight. Do I get the house and try to find a roommate, or will I be committing financial suicide? That is the question of the day.

I’m sure my realtor has had about enough of the indecisiveness! The house is in good condition, is completely renovated, hardwood throughout. Cavernous my ass…

Now I have to go live in a crappier, not-my-dreamhouse, house.

GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!!

If you haven’t figured it out, those bastards came in above asking price and STOLE MY HOUSE.

I’m very unhappy now

So the bank got back to us today. They are calling both buyers back for their “best offers”. Um HELLO that was my best offer! I have nothing else to give them except my right leg and my yarn stash! This isn’t looking good. Hopefully I’ll get their decision tomorrow sometime. Ya know, I’m gonna be heartbroken if I don’t get this house

Well, I put an offer on the house today! My friend Dave went and looked at it and said the foundation is solid, the furnace is newer, the roof is newer, the electrical has been updated, and it looks solid. It will be needing windows and siding (at some point - I think it looks good). So Yeah for me! Only problem is there is another offer on the table. So now its a waiting game. Everyone think positive thoughts for me!

Look what I woke up to this morning! Isn’t it gorgeous?! I thought I had killed it, but I guess not!

I love orchids, they’re so pretty and simple.

I saw 5 houses today. Only one was something I’d consider living in. I’m looking at more tomorrow so hopefully I’ll see something I like. The weather was perfect today, I wish it would stay that way! They’re saying we’re going to get snow again early next week - booooooooo!

Yea! I got my pre-approval this morning and I’m getting the hell out of this apartment and away from my noisy upstairs neighbors as soon as I find a house!

I told Matt this morning and he’s excited too. He’s even excited about getting a dog. That’s good, cause that means he’ll help with the dog and not be all pissy every time I have to ask him to let the dog out.

So my realtor sent me a bunch of houses to look at and we’re going to go see some of the front-runners this coming week after work.

I’m so excited I can’t sit still!