Tenants are out of our house and all our fixtures are still there! Victoryyyyyy
Went in yesterday and thankfully it wasn't a complete mess. Baseboards need a good washing, carpets need to be shampooed, and cabinets/appliances need to be cleaned. Because of ah...circumstances...husband has decided that I am not to be scrubbing out all the junk. When the tenants moved out they turned off the power...the bank was supposed to turn it on immediately. A week without power and well, take a guess what the inside of the freezer looks like. Moist and closed up in Florida heat? Yep. It wasn't pretty. Not the worst, but definitely gross. Long story short, we're shopping for a cleaning service.
Another tiny accomplishment was buying paint...5 gallons for now. Nate's room is going to be Lime Sherbert :) I'm pretty excited for color. Garage repair man is set up, security system people, too. I'm just ready to live there! The wait is killing me.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
And now...we wait
We had our appraisal completed and good news! The house is valued for more then our final purchase price, so yay! We did good :) Yes, I'm patting myself on the back.
The underwriter has all of the components of our loan together and the final step is submitting it to USDA/the feds for processing. The current wait times are 15-19 days, but I'm hoping those times shorten. If it wasn't sent off before 5pm today, it will happen first thing in the morning. So, we're just sitting on our hands at this point...twiddling our thumbs...watching paint dry...
I was hoping we would be in the house before Halloween. With the max time frame though, it looks like we might miss it. I'm kind of bummed about that.
Oh well, not much we can do.
It was the kiddo's picture day today. He spent way too much time picking out the appropriate "nice" shirt to wear. It was pretty cute. He made sure not a hair was out of place and not a smudge of extra toothpaste was on his chin. So grown up...he'll be 6 years old on Wednesday. WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?! Every year its the same shock. I just don't want my baby to get so big. Also, he let me know that I'm not his #1 girl. I'm #5. That's right ladies and gentlemen. He listed off 4 little girls in his class that rank higher. He likes them because they have pretty hair. Goodness, can I just lock him up, now? This kindergarten stuff is a bit too overwhelming for mommies.
The underwriter has all of the components of our loan together and the final step is submitting it to USDA/the feds for processing. The current wait times are 15-19 days, but I'm hoping those times shorten. If it wasn't sent off before 5pm today, it will happen first thing in the morning. So, we're just sitting on our hands at this point...twiddling our thumbs...watching paint dry...
I was hoping we would be in the house before Halloween. With the max time frame though, it looks like we might miss it. I'm kind of bummed about that.
Oh well, not much we can do.
It was the kiddo's picture day today. He spent way too much time picking out the appropriate "nice" shirt to wear. It was pretty cute. He made sure not a hair was out of place and not a smudge of extra toothpaste was on his chin. So grown up...he'll be 6 years old on Wednesday. WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?! Every year its the same shock. I just don't want my baby to get so big. Also, he let me know that I'm not his #1 girl. I'm #5. That's right ladies and gentlemen. He listed off 4 little girls in his class that rank higher. He likes them because they have pretty hair. Goodness, can I just lock him up, now? This kindergarten stuff is a bit too overwhelming for mommies.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
sickness
The boy is sick with a cold. Poor bug is absolutely miserable :(
So far hubs and I have been sans illness so we're hoping that lasts. Unfortunately, I just ate meat for the first time in a week and it feels like someone shoved an egg beater in my intestines. Save me.
So far hubs and I have been sans illness so we're hoping that lasts. Unfortunately, I just ate meat for the first time in a week and it feels like someone shoved an egg beater in my intestines. Save me.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
I know I just posted, but...
Ok. I think we all need to step away from our computers for a sec and think about things. I know I just went on a Pinterest rant. I then went on to look at home decor ideas on Pinterest. I came across a pin about organizing your feminine supplies. Go ahead. Click it. This woman has been very clever in creating a bin full of tampons and pads for her master bath. The part that just absolutely killed me was at the bottom. If the box is on the floor, its her subtle hint to her husband that she's on the rag.
I mean, maybe its just me, but I don't feel the need to dance around the subject with my husband. It really MUST be just me because based on all of the comments on her post, DOZENS of women are like TEEHEE WHAT A PERFECT WAY! WE'RE SO SNEAKY! SILLY HUSBANDS! I mean, really? Do you also sleep in separate beds? Listen Lucy, I may not like getting my period, but it happens. I'm female and I'm human and my uterus is mostly functioning. My husband, also human, happens to know all about uteruses. Thanks health class. As a result, I don't see why women need to be so crazy uptight about just saying, "Oh hey, its that time, so you know...beware the cave of wonders." I don't call it the cave of wonders, but I might start. Anyways, I digress.
STOP BEING AFRAID OF YOUR BODIES. Seriously. If you cannot talk about your period and acknowledge it to your spouse, for gods sake, no wonder half of the political world thinks you can't make decisions about your parts! Half of the world has vaginas. Its no great mystery. Get over it. How do you even have sex or consider having children if you cannot look your husband in the face and say the word menstruation without feeling like its a dirty word? Its not about being too comfortable and crossing boundaries. If you are comfortable enough to get naked with someone you should be able to talk about all of those parts and their basic functions.
And please don't give me the excuse of nosey kids either. Age appropriate information prevents crazy feelings about this. Nips it right in the bud. I have a 5 year old. I have supplies in my purse and in my master bath. Guess what? He asked what they were. I said "lady things". He never asked again. STOP THE PRESSES! Its just that simple.
I'll climb off my soapbox now. Back to your regular programming.
I mean, maybe its just me, but I don't feel the need to dance around the subject with my husband. It really MUST be just me because based on all of the comments on her post, DOZENS of women are like TEEHEE WHAT A PERFECT WAY! WE'RE SO SNEAKY! SILLY HUSBANDS! I mean, really? Do you also sleep in separate beds? Listen Lucy, I may not like getting my period, but it happens. I'm female and I'm human and my uterus is mostly functioning. My husband, also human, happens to know all about uteruses. Thanks health class. As a result, I don't see why women need to be so crazy uptight about just saying, "Oh hey, its that time, so you know...beware the cave of wonders." I don't call it the cave of wonders, but I might start. Anyways, I digress.
STOP BEING AFRAID OF YOUR BODIES. Seriously. If you cannot talk about your period and acknowledge it to your spouse, for gods sake, no wonder half of the political world thinks you can't make decisions about your parts! Half of the world has vaginas. Its no great mystery. Get over it. How do you even have sex or consider having children if you cannot look your husband in the face and say the word menstruation without feeling like its a dirty word? Its not about being too comfortable and crossing boundaries. If you are comfortable enough to get naked with someone you should be able to talk about all of those parts and their basic functions.
And please don't give me the excuse of nosey kids either. Age appropriate information prevents crazy feelings about this. Nips it right in the bud. I have a 5 year old. I have supplies in my purse and in my master bath. Guess what? He asked what they were. I said "lady things". He never asked again. STOP THE PRESSES! Its just that simple.
I'll climb off my soapbox now. Back to your regular programming.
Pinterest Rage
So, like a lot of people (women) I have an unnatural addiction to Pinterest. Unlike some, I actually do the things I pin. Recipes, crafts, etc. Sure there are a ton I haven't gotten to yet and sure I post some things that look awesome that I will probably never get to...but lets be realistic here. We all know that the majority of people pinning will never do a single one of their pins. Last time I went to my sister-in-law's I complimented her wine-crate coffee table. She excitedly told me it was a Pinterest craft! Then I noticed the new photo arrangement on the wall...another Pinterest find! We then had this exact convo about lazy pinners and us girls that actually do stuff. It was probably the silliest rant ever, but man it felt good.
Welcome to a rant on Pinterest.
So when you use Pinterest, you can just repin things. Fine. However, you can also click the picture again and it will take you to whatever website that image is from. Nearly every pin has a comment/description that says, "Best _____ ever!" "Such a smart idea" but my favorite are the ones that say "OMG MUST BUY" or list very specific instructions like "HGTV says you can mix 1 gallon of paint with glitter and paint a wall! Who knew?!" That last one is a legit comment. It accompanies a picture of a very cute nursery with a wall full of sparkles. At first glance you'd think, "Hm, well I could totally see that working. Cool!" But then I think, "When glue dries, it is cloudy...and peels....hmmmm" So I went a step further and clicked the link. Guess what? That gorgeous wall isn't glitter and glue painted on...its REALLY EXPENSIVE WALLPAPER. Based on how often I've seen that pin show up, I can only imagine the people that are going to take the bad advice and do it anyways.
Or even better, I saw a pin that I instantly recognized as a scene from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. On board the futuristic space ship, they have a knife that toasts bread as you slice it. My first thought was really just a giggle...until I read the description. This had been repinned as an ACTUAL PRODUCT. That's right. Dozens of women were repinning this thinking that they could buy it from Skymall or something for $50. We have officially hit a new level of stupid lazy. One extra click and they could realize just how silly they were.
/endrant
Now lets go cover cardboard letters with yarn and make padded headboards ya'll.
Welcome to a rant on Pinterest.
So when you use Pinterest, you can just repin things. Fine. However, you can also click the picture again and it will take you to whatever website that image is from. Nearly every pin has a comment/description that says, "Best _____ ever!" "Such a smart idea" but my favorite are the ones that say "OMG MUST BUY" or list very specific instructions like "HGTV says you can mix 1 gallon of paint with glitter and paint a wall! Who knew?!" That last one is a legit comment. It accompanies a picture of a very cute nursery with a wall full of sparkles. At first glance you'd think, "Hm, well I could totally see that working. Cool!" But then I think, "When glue dries, it is cloudy...and peels....hmmmm" So I went a step further and clicked the link. Guess what? That gorgeous wall isn't glitter and glue painted on...its REALLY EXPENSIVE WALLPAPER. Based on how often I've seen that pin show up, I can only imagine the people that are going to take the bad advice and do it anyways.
Or even better, I saw a pin that I instantly recognized as a scene from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. On board the futuristic space ship, they have a knife that toasts bread as you slice it. My first thought was really just a giggle...until I read the description. This had been repinned as an ACTUAL PRODUCT. That's right. Dozens of women were repinning this thinking that they could buy it from Skymall or something for $50. We have officially hit a new level of stupid lazy. One extra click and they could realize just how silly they were.
/endrant
Now lets go cover cardboard letters with yarn and make padded headboards ya'll.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Dun dun duuuuuuun
I'm a horrible blogger. I always start these things and never follow up on them. Shame SHAAAAME. Well, maybe this will be different. I'm officially chronicling....wait for it...wait for it...Our new house!
Basically, renting is kind of miserable and we realized that we could own a home for essentially the same amount of money. No brainer, right? So, by some sort of magic, we got a mortgage went through the arduous process of house hunting and BAM finally landed an amazing home. We're currently in the waiting-for-close process. Welcome to our crazy, first-time-homeowner mess. Also, any other craziness I throw your way.
If I manage to update this regularly for the month, I'm treating myself to Coldstone Creamery. Just saying.
Ok, now getting to the nitty gritty; in other words, here is where I start talking to myself about everything and pretend that someone else is listening because Mr Dubs is passed out and tired of hearing me ramble. Are you excited? You probably shouldn't be.
We know its typical to have a wait for close, but this is a bit more stressful. The property we bought is bank-owned (a foreclosure). For some reason (money) the bank decided to rent out the unit while waiting for it to be sold. So, as of right now, there is a renter living in our soon-to-be home. The renter has been nothing but an epic pain in the butt. They insisted on being there during every showing/walk through we've had. It wouldn't seem like a big deal, but since we're going to drop a wad of cash on our first house, we kind of want to check things...but you just feel awkward with the tenant following you around. Also, being that it is a bank owned property, all appliances and fixtures are to stay and are not the property of the current renter. Our biggest fear in this whole process was that the renter would A) steal appliances/light fixtures/etc or B)trash the house because they pretty much are forced to move out since the house sold. The listing agent working for the bank assured us that there would be no issues.
Perfect, right?
Wrong.
We went through the house a few days ago during our home inspection and noticed that the light fixture in the dining room was different then our previous walk through. Get upstairs and one of the ceiling fans was missing and there were just exposed wires. WHAT. THE. HECK. Thank goodness we have a pit bull of a real estate agent. She sent a nasty email to the listing agent demanding answers. Now I'm just terrified of the renters running off with the rest of the (really nice) ceiling fans and appliances. Why do people insist on being shady?
On a plus side, we scored an a-MAZ-ing deal on a washer and dryer today. Last week we wandered into Home Depot and found an LG front loader set that had been marked down because they were floor models of last year's design. It wasn't a great deal, only 10% off the original $1100 each. Meh. Today we stopped into the same Home Depot to get some sandpaper and the same set was sitting there. I went back over to look at the measurements and HELLO the price dropped! They were marked down half off the original price. After inspecting every nook and cranny, checking online reviews of the make/model from my phone, and then reading the finest of fine prints on the warranty it came with I was sold. I literally guarded them with my body (and the that of Boy Dubs) until husband paid for them. The washer and dryer were the only appliances NOT included with the home, so we have been on the hunt. The only problem now is that we literally have no room in our current rental for them! We won't close for AT LEAST 3 weeks, so taking the space of our dining table will be two wild cherry red LG laundry units.
Any ideas on how to paint/decorate a laundry room when red behemoths are the center piece? I've googled it and the two main ideas are all white (no thanks, I've spent my life in rentals and white walls. GIVE ME COLORS) and aqua/light blue (not really feeling it). Ideas? Anyone? Bueller? Pinterest has even failed me.
-bdubs
Basically, renting is kind of miserable and we realized that we could own a home for essentially the same amount of money. No brainer, right? So, by some sort of magic, we got a mortgage went through the arduous process of house hunting and BAM finally landed an amazing home. We're currently in the waiting-for-close process. Welcome to our crazy, first-time-homeowner mess. Also, any other craziness I throw your way.
If I manage to update this regularly for the month, I'm treating myself to Coldstone Creamery. Just saying.
Ok, now getting to the nitty gritty; in other words, here is where I start talking to myself about everything and pretend that someone else is listening because Mr Dubs is passed out and tired of hearing me ramble. Are you excited? You probably shouldn't be.
We know its typical to have a wait for close, but this is a bit more stressful. The property we bought is bank-owned (a foreclosure). For some reason (money) the bank decided to rent out the unit while waiting for it to be sold. So, as of right now, there is a renter living in our soon-to-be home. The renter has been nothing but an epic pain in the butt. They insisted on being there during every showing/walk through we've had. It wouldn't seem like a big deal, but since we're going to drop a wad of cash on our first house, we kind of want to check things...but you just feel awkward with the tenant following you around. Also, being that it is a bank owned property, all appliances and fixtures are to stay and are not the property of the current renter. Our biggest fear in this whole process was that the renter would A) steal appliances/light fixtures/etc or B)trash the house because they pretty much are forced to move out since the house sold. The listing agent working for the bank assured us that there would be no issues.
Perfect, right?
Wrong.
We went through the house a few days ago during our home inspection and noticed that the light fixture in the dining room was different then our previous walk through. Get upstairs and one of the ceiling fans was missing and there were just exposed wires. WHAT. THE. HECK. Thank goodness we have a pit bull of a real estate agent. She sent a nasty email to the listing agent demanding answers. Now I'm just terrified of the renters running off with the rest of the (really nice) ceiling fans and appliances. Why do people insist on being shady?
On a plus side, we scored an a-MAZ-ing deal on a washer and dryer today. Last week we wandered into Home Depot and found an LG front loader set that had been marked down because they were floor models of last year's design. It wasn't a great deal, only 10% off the original $1100 each. Meh. Today we stopped into the same Home Depot to get some sandpaper and the same set was sitting there. I went back over to look at the measurements and HELLO the price dropped! They were marked down half off the original price. After inspecting every nook and cranny, checking online reviews of the make/model from my phone, and then reading the finest of fine prints on the warranty it came with I was sold. I literally guarded them with my body (and the that of Boy Dubs) until husband paid for them. The washer and dryer were the only appliances NOT included with the home, so we have been on the hunt. The only problem now is that we literally have no room in our current rental for them! We won't close for AT LEAST 3 weeks, so taking the space of our dining table will be two wild cherry red LG laundry units.
Any ideas on how to paint/decorate a laundry room when red behemoths are the center piece? I've googled it and the two main ideas are all white (no thanks, I've spent my life in rentals and white walls. GIVE ME COLORS) and aqua/light blue (not really feeling it). Ideas? Anyone? Bueller? Pinterest has even failed me.
-bdubs
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