It felt like we weren't ever going to find a house, especially if I wanted our first house to be in the country with enough land for my horse. So, I settled on a house we could afford for now.
I know how you feel, I've been really jealous of everyone! We've been renting for a little over 3 years. I'm still in school, so that was part of the reason. We didn't realize we could actually afford a house of our own!Originally Posted by Sakura
It's really cute! I love the hardwood floors.
Congrats!I am jealous.
I lived in dorms for 3 years and then have rented for the past 4. We just found another rental (a house for the first time though) for the next year but hopefully it's the last year.
You must be so happy! 6 years ago we were looking for a starter home as well. In our area, it's almost impossible to find something in a good neighbourhood that doesn't cost a fortune.Originally Posted by EnzoLeya
It felt like we weren't ever going to find a house..........
It was like magic, we looked at one house that was just awful and then this house JUST went on the market and we went to see and fell in love!Now our money is actually going to something!
It's a great price!!! All right I'll tell you guys, they put it on the internet for everyone to see anyway.
I'm not sure what our insurance would be, but the bank guessed it at 650, on the high side, and added that to our mortage payment.
You should move here!!! As long as you're not a teacher or a nurse!Originally Posted by Februa
OMG Im so considering moving to IA!!
Your house is super-cute, has a MASSIVE yard, and with minor updates will look amazing. $15,000 in rent takes about 15 months to spend here in Edmonton. And thats for a one bedroom apartment. I havnt seen any actual houses for less than $1800 a month (well, some out of town, but we need to be urban for school/work purposes). I feel like Ill never ever be able to own
Cant wait for more pics after painting etc. I also love the little back shed!
We have great neighbors. I'm actually a little embarrassed, we're the worst house on the block
I am happy! Everything just some how fell in to place, it was fate! This town doesn't really have a bad neighborhood, there's only 2,000 people here!Originally Posted by Russian Blue
You must be so happy! 6 years ago we were looking for a starter home as well. In our area, it's almost impossible to find something in a good neighbourhood that doesn't cost a fortune.
But, we were patient, and after viewing over 50 houses (!) we found our current home. We had to renovate everything in it, but weit and it's been a great investment.
Enjoy!
That's no kidding! It probably would go for less where you're at. We live in a pretty good small town. A lot of "rich" people have been building houses and the old rich neighborhood where our new house is.Originally Posted by white cat lover
It pays to live in the boonies!A house like that would *probably* go for 10K less here, but I'm far more rural than you are, I think.
WE WILL!!! We've heard far too many horror stories. We do know that the roof will need replaced in the next few years. Lucky for us my SO's family does roofing!
Wow! That's amazing! I wish our mortage was going to be less than our rent, that would be nice! It's not too much more than rent, so I suppose that's good enough!
for you!!! It does look like a nice little cozy place to call home!Originally Posted by Meowers
I am soooooo happy for you!
It looks inside very much like my first rental house with a roommate, which was such a homey wonderful memory for me. I hope you are very happy there!
Hopefully I will posting something like yours in a few years too, lets hope the real esate in California keeps on going down! (good for me, bad for some)
Oh my gosh it is exciting!!! for you and your house being done on time! You'll have to post pictures!Originally Posted by Tara & Rob
CongratsIt must be super-exciting! Our builders are saying our house will be done by the end of October and we can't wait.
