I Am A Homeowner!

7/3/09 I did a walk through for the first time on my dad's birthday.
7/8/09 2nd walk through with friends. Submitted my bid for $2000 over the asking price.
7/13/09 counterbids between both of us and an additional bidder
7/21/09 My bid was accepted for $7250 over the listing price
7/24/09 Signed documents & went into Escrow. Estimated closing date is September 14th.
8/6/09 Sent in the request for repairs
• damage on the rear roof (covered under the Section 1 and for which the seller agreed to pay up to $2000 if any damages were found)
• The broken window glass
• A new hot water heater, the installation and strapping of said heater
• The capping of gas The moisture line for the water heater
• The installation of additional smoke alarms
8/18/09 Found out there are termites!
8/14/09 Estimate for termite repairs ~ $3400
8/24/09 Signed my loan paperwork at the Mortgage Co. I got a USDA loan. I didn't have to put any money down, but I agreed to put down $10,000 to keep my monthly amount a little lower.
9/1/09 Faxed the seller the Request for Repairs
9/2/09 Received the lender appraisal. There were no problems to be repaired before they loan me the money.
9/4/09 The seller agreed to pay for the $2475 of the $3400 for the termite tent and wood rot scraping. They also have to install additional smoke alarms and a strap for the hot water heater.
9/9/09 Wrote out a check for $925 towards the termite tent.
9/12/09 Termite tent put on the house
9/15/09 Termite tent removed!
9/23/09 I signed all the paperwork for my loan in the presence of a notary. I'm a home owner!
9/28/09 All the paperwork is finalized and my loan was approved for funding. It will be recorded tomorrow!

Comments

  1. VictoriaSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    AHHH!!!! Congratulations!!! Time to celebrate ... and this music on your page seems to suit the mood. haha. Welcome to the hellish world of home ownership- your gonna love it!

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  2. NVSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    CONGRATS! That's awesome. It's going to be a BIG weekend for you!

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  3. TaraSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    OMG! I am so happy for you Debbie! Yes! This is awesome! The wait is over and now the fun begins! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you begin this journey! It is truly amazing, especially when its a gem of a house like yours! I added your blog to my page so I can for sure keep up on you! :o)

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  4. brismodSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Well done to you Debbie! Now the fun begins...

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  5. Journal Of My HeadSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    congratulations , i bet you are over the moon with excitement. Cant wait to see it all
    xDom

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  6. Why S?September 24, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Very excited for you. What a big, new chapter . . .

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  7. Karen AnneSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Wow, thrilling! I am so happy for you. And envious of that house :-)

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  8. DebbieSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Awww, thanks everyone!

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