In a quick whirlwind of events, we decided not to live on base housing or to rent when we go down to Beaufort (we added it up... we've thrown away $24,000 in rent here! Not that we were really in a place to buy before, but we don't want to do it anymore).
Last week Patrick took some leave and we headed down, meeting two of our favorite people, Grandpa and Grandma H there. We were with our realtor for about 8 hours on Wednesday, I couldn't even tell you how many houses we looked at... and the one we were completely in love with online wasn't the one we ended up REALLY loving in the end! On Thursday, after we got in a car accident (so thankful the grandparents were there driving right behind us!) we put in an offer, and after just a couple negotiations we're under contract!
Kind of unfortunately, we have to go back this weekend for the inspection. I'm not looking forward to the drive at all, but I'm looking forward to being able to looking at details and specifics-like measurements, the current color of the walls-and getting pictures of the things I don't have pictures of from the listing.
Then we have to go back a week and a half or so later and pick up our car! The hotel is going to know us well.
We close at the end of March if all goes well, and we'll move everything over the Easter holiday (we'll miss Easter at our church... which I am REALLY bummed about). Patrick will have to come back up here for a week or two probably, but that's ok... we did 10 months, 2 weeks is nothing! It'll just give me time to get everything situated. I have loads of ideas and have been watching a lot of HGTV... I can't wait until this little "transition" time is over and we're actually down there. I've kind of mentally checked out of Jacksonville now! Stay tuned for pictures of the house, I don't have them yet but I'll see about taking some in a few days. For now, here are some from the trip!
Maya's new backpack (or ba-pa)
Trying to run away from Grandma!
Maya & daddy
First donut
This series of pictures is too hilarious to post just one... we laughed and laughed for awhile while she was doing this!
3 comments:
It looks like you had a great time with family! I'm so excited to hear your news about the house... It is such and exciting and nerve wracking time. I hope all goes well and smoothly for you. Can't wait to see photo's!
That's so exciting, Mandi! I can't wait to see pics of your new house-especially down the road when it's all decorated!
And I LOVE Maya's ba-pa!
yay!!! Congrats!!! Can't wait to see some pictures! ( did you get your camera fixed?)
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