a castle for the queen

A lot can happen around here in six weeks.  The most recent six have been no exception!  After exploring education options for Lexi, fighting with the administration at the girls’ current school, and visiting one of the local Montessori schools, I’m only more frustrated about the future.  However, the experience did break my want to stay in this school district.

The same day I visited the Montessori school, I also met with my Realtor to explore housing options in a different part of town.  While I had been focusing on homes built in the last 10 years, I turned my attention to early 20th century neighborhoods.  The difference was astounding!  I was truly amazed by the wonderful gems hiding in these quaint little neighborhoods.

Then, about 3 weeks ago, I found it…a little cube of a house built in 1922.  And I fell in love.  The home had been updated electrically and the current (soon-to-be previous) owners had taken great care in their remodeling projects.  It’s perfect for my little family.  Realtor and I wrote up the first offer on Friday night and had a heck of a time through the weekend.  I even offered a lovely price…if they’d cancel the open house scheduled for Sunday.  They didn’t take it, and I was ready to walk away.  Tuesday, Realtor and I were scheduled to look at more homes, and to revisit a couple I had seen before.

But…the sellers came to their senses.  I had a signed contract that night.  The inspection happened Friday, and we negotiated repairs through the weekend.  I met with the Money Man and the Insurance Guy on Monday (March 28).  My loan has been approved through the underwriting process, and as of Friday night, the only we’re waiting on is the property appraisal.   Seems too good to be true.  Honestly, once the sellers signed the contract, things have been so easy.  It’s really unreal.

We close on April 28.  And it will be mine.  All mine…

With the girls…and the dog, I suppose.