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Title: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: Chris_ on October 09, 2009, 02:35:19 PM
In an hour and a half, I'll be heading to the title office to sign the closing papers on my first house.

I have a lot of nervous energy right now.

I'm looking forward to moving out of the apartment and kissing my renting days goodbye. I'm still sort of in awe that I was able to do this on my own, with my piddly little salary.

Life is full of surprises.

When I get all moved, I'll try and take some pics so you all can see it.
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: DixieBelle on October 09, 2009, 02:45:07 PM
So awesome Jendf!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was wondering where you had been lately. I can't wait to hear all abou your place!!
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Post by: Texacon on October 09, 2009, 02:48:37 PM
Congratulations Jen!!

KC
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Post by: Ralph Wiggum on October 09, 2009, 02:56:18 PM
Congrats, kiddo.  Hope all goes well.  It'll be a constant adventure!
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Post by: Ree on October 09, 2009, 02:56:48 PM
WOOOHOOO WTG!!!!
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Post by: franksolich on October 09, 2009, 03:49:49 PM
Congratulations, jendf!
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Post by: debk on October 09, 2009, 03:55:18 PM
Congrats!!! :cheersmate:
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Post by: bkg on October 09, 2009, 04:09:20 PM
Congrats. LOOOOOOVED my first house. Hated the rest.  :lmao:
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Post by: BEG on October 09, 2009, 04:31:07 PM
Woo Hoo, I can't wait to see the pictures.
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Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on October 09, 2009, 04:39:37 PM
Congratulations!  :cheersmate:
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Post by: Flame on October 09, 2009, 05:03:51 PM
Congrats, Jen!
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Post by: Randy on October 09, 2009, 06:02:52 PM
Congratulations Jen!
After the writers cramp wears off the fun begins  :-)
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Post by: Carl on October 09, 2009, 08:09:13 PM
Awesome Jen!
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Post by: Alpha Mare on October 09, 2009, 08:13:18 PM
Congratulations!
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Post by: rich_t on October 09, 2009, 08:28:51 PM
In an hour and a half, I'll be heading to the title office to sign the closing papers on my first house.

I have a lot of nervous energy right now.

I'm looking forward to moving out of the apartment and kissing my renting days goodbye. I'm still sort of in awe that I was able to do this on my own, with my piddly little salary.

Life is full of surprises.

When I get all moved, I'll try and take some pics so you all can see it.

Congrats.  I hope it turns out to be all that you hoped for.
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: Chris_ on October 09, 2009, 08:59:46 PM
Congratulations Jen!
After the writers cramp wears off the fun begins  :-)

OMG, you aren't kidding.

I don't normally sign my whole first name (just the first initial). Not only did they want my first name, they wanted my middle name too. My name isn't exactly a short one. I was starting to get a little sloppy there toward the end.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: rich_t on October 09, 2009, 09:22:53 PM
OMG, you aren't kidding.

I don't normally sign my whole first name (just the first initial). Not only did they want my first name, they wanted my middle name too. My name isn't exactly a short one. I was starting to get a little sloppy there toward the end.  :lmao:

Welcome to the wonderful world of home ownership.

It has, as you will find, it's ups and downs.
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Post by: IassaFTots on October 09, 2009, 09:37:53 PM
Awesome!  I just bought my first house this year, and I can't think of a good reason to ever not be here. 
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Post by: rich_t on October 09, 2009, 09:42:36 PM
You can paint the inside whatever color you want.

You can replace the carpet and put in whatever flooring you can afford.

But you also are on the hook if the hot water heater, furnace, A/C, electical or plumbing goes on the fritz.

Ups and downs.  

But still better than paying rent for the most part.

Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: RobJohnson on October 09, 2009, 11:04:15 PM
In an hour and a half, I'll be heading to the title office to sign the closing papers on my first house.

I have a lot of nervous energy right now.

I'm looking forward to moving out of the apartment and kissing my renting days goodbye. I'm still sort of in awe that I was able to do this on my own, with my piddly little salary.

Life is full of surprises.

When I get all moved, I'll try and take some pics so you all can see it.

Nice job!
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Post by: Tucker on October 10, 2009, 07:39:23 AM
Congratulations, jendf! We all have a place to crash when we com to AZ. now. :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: IassaFTots on October 10, 2009, 08:01:46 AM
You can paint the inside whatever color you want.

You can replace the carpet and put in whatever flooring you can afford.

But you also are on the hook if the hot water heater, furnace, A/C, electical or plumbing goes on the fritz.


Ups and downs.  

But still better than paying rent for the most part.



LALALALALA  I can't hear you!!! :uhsure:
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: Texacon on October 10, 2009, 11:12:32 AM
Ok, no ones told you yet so I'll be the one.  Go buy immediately;

Duct Tape (depending on where you shop "Duck Tape")

Bailing Wire

Super Glue

Band Aids

If these can't fix what's broke you'll have to call someone who has better stuff.

Good Luck!

KC
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: NHSparky on October 10, 2009, 11:17:05 AM
OMG, you aren't kidding.

I don't normally sign my whole first name (just the first initial). Not only did they want my first name, they wanted my middle name too. My name isn't exactly a short one. I was starting to get a little sloppy there toward the end.  :lmao:

That's okay, when I bought my first house, we signed paperwork while I was still in the hospital recovering from major surgery.  It was also the same day they took me off morphine and put me on vicodin.  Oh, did I mention that I hadn't HAD any pain pills in about 6 hours, and I was really, really, REALLY in a great deal of pain, although I couldn't get any vicodin because the nurses were changing shifts?

Yeah, fun times.
Title: Re: Home ownership, here I come!
Post by: Tucker on October 10, 2009, 11:19:58 AM
Ok, no ones told you yet so I'll be the one.  Go buy immediately;

Duct Tape (depending on where you shop "Duck Tape")

Bailing Wire

Super Glue

Band Aids

If these can't fix what's broke you'll have to call someone who has better stuff.

Good Luck!

KC

She's a girl. She should already have those items. Duct tape by the case. :fuelfire:
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Post by: Randy on October 10, 2009, 11:24:05 AM
OMG, you aren't kidding.

I don't normally sign my whole first name (just the first initial). Not only did they want my first name, they wanted my middle name too. My name isn't exactly a short one. I was starting to get a little sloppy there toward the end.  :lmao:

Mine too! Somewhere Momma has a picture of what I swear looked like a ream and a half worth of papers we had to sign. We went with some first timers state bond money so there was more than usual. But it was worth every cramp and aggravation we went through. We love our home.