Well, mostly.
After waiting for the utility guys to get to the house, turn on the water, electricity, and gas, I spent a little time visiting a couple of friends that live out in the area. I had a little time to kill and wanted to make the most of it - even though I swore to myself I would finally spend more time on the book I've been slowly reading. I love reading and I just haven't had the time to do it lately. Obviously.
After that, I drove around the surrounding towns and tried to get acquainted with the local shopping and restaurants. There seemed to be just about everything I needed, except a Target. I am devastated. I love that store and even though there is one in the town where I currently live and will be working, I really hoped to have one near my new house. Oh well, can't have everything.
I arrived at the house right at 4pm and the Inspector and my agent were already raring to go. So off we went!
The inspection turned out to be about 3 hours and it was very informative. I kept a list of the things that would need to be done as soon as the purchase goes through (only 3 things) and a secondary list of the things that would need some work or would need to be purchased sooner than later.
Overall, the inspection went great. We'll need to throw a few hundred dollars into the place right away, but there were no real issues or major repairs. Our list was do-able.
After handing over a whopping $400 I was ready to call up my lender and tell him to proceed with the loan.
Now all I need to fret about is getting my down payment into my account this coming week. The money has been requested and I am hoping they will be able to process the request by mid-next week. After that...I guess I have to rely on my lender and the escrow company to get things done before our vacation next month.
I HATE relying on or waiting for other people. It stresses me out.
There are loads more details, but that's the short version.
I just need to keep my head straight for 3 more weeks. Then, off to Mexico I go - whether the house is settled or not.
Here's what I need!
Spark Arrestor - Chimney
Kitchen faucet replacement
Washer and dryer
cover to fix a cracked pipe
Those are the essentials. There is a long list of not-so-urgent needs, but that will come in time.
Glad the inspection went well!
ReplyDeleteWhew! SO glad to hear it went well! Good signs all around! :))
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. We bought a house in October and found the inspection to be very informative. We didn't end up having to do much immediately but did end up buying a new washer/dryer since our stackable one wouldn't fit downstairs. I love the new ones though and they are much more energy efficient. Are you completely lacking a kitchen faucet or is it something you want to do.
ReplyDeleteHome ownership is amazing but expensive and never-ending with projects. I can't wait to see pictures of the house.
How exciting! Congratulations! There is a Target.com you know ;)
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