Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Mine

The seller accepted our second offer. We signed some papers and apparently someone is going to give us a house. I'm an almost home owner. I think I'm in shock- I was so afraid to get excited in case the seller rejected our counter-offer and went with the other buyer, that now I'm having a hard time believing it came through!

I do adore this house. The exterior and interior are perfect. It's in a wonderful family-friendly neighborhood, very near the elementary school, grocery store, community pool, and huge park.

That's the family room, entry, study on the left, formal dining on the right, master suite through the arch off the family room.

View from the entry of the family room, breakfast area, and kitchen (with walk-in pantry!).

And here's the kitchen- the door in the center is for the utility room which connects to the garage. In the back is a beautiful deck and play area for Landon. There are four bedrooms and a big game room upstairs. I really can't believe I'm going to own this house...

In other news I'm getting sicker by the minute. I did try a Neti pot (thanks for the suggestions!) and that cleared out my nose, but the stuffiness is really located deeper in my head. It hurts to open and close my jaw, touch my eyes, etc. We may drive home tonight so I can go back to the clinic tomorrow morning. I really won't get on the plane when I'm already about to cry from the pressure in my head. Besides, there's no point to prolonging our wild-and-crazy weekend in Austin when I can't drink, have no appetite, and can't taste my food. We'll just have to leave Landon with my parents for a weekend once we move down here so we live it up properly!

The weather is gorgeous and so much fun could be had if my head didn't feel like it was going to explode. But there's a pretty house on a block in Austin that I can (almost) call mine. Life is good.

28 comments:

  1. What a beautiful home. Congratulations!

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  2. Wow, that's so grown up! As if having a kid wasn't enough. I'm sooo jealous. Make sure you get a home inspection. Too many people fall in love with houses and waive this, don't do it!

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  3. It is absolutely beautiful - love the countertops!! Congrats - owning a house is an amazing feeling! :)

    And I hope you feel better soon - sinus infections are seriously awful. Push for hardcore antibiotics (no amoxicillin - many of the sinus infections in our area are resistant already) and pain meds!!!!

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  4. i know wasnt today gorgeous...esp after the two rainy and cloudy days on mon and tues! im sitting at JPs Java on San Jac and Duval on campus soaking up the Austiness!feel better chica!

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  5. Wow, what an amazing house (and luck)! I'm so happy it all worked out for you!

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  6. Congratulations! It's beautiful!!

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  7. Oh it's so beautiful! I'm so excited that it all went so smoothly. I hope you feel better soon.

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  8. Wow, very nice. I can't wait to see pictures of Landon playing in his big backyard. Owning your own home is so much fun. I am very excited for you.

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  9. Congratulations! The pictures and description look and sound beautiful. I'm so happy that this is all going your way. It seems like Austin will be a great new beginning for your little family. Hope you feel better soon!

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  10. that is fabulous news! can't wait to hear when they hand the keys over to you! :)

    and um, didn't you hear all of us telling you to get better? ;) Go get some rest, girl. Glad to hear the neti pot helped a little.

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  11. Wow, it's beautiful! Congrats!!! The house looks very impressive. What a wonderful house for Landon to grow up in.

    OK, your post inspired me to check on Realtor.com what you can get in Austin for slightly under what we paid for outdated house in DC and I am SO moving to Texas.

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  12. That's amazing. Congratulations! -M

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  13. Wow!! That is an amazing house. I am so jealous. Too bad I live in LA and the rent on my 1 bedroom apartment cost more than most people's mortgages for 4 bedroom houses. Anyway, congratulations!!! Owning a home is something to be very proud of.

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  14. that's incredible. congrats. being a home-owner is such a big deal. sorry ur feeling so crappy

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  15. Congratulations! I'm SO happy for you (we've decided to put off the whole home-buying search for a few more months in hopes that the DC-area market cools down a ittle more). Feel better soon!

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  16. It's gorgeous! Hope you feel better soon.

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  17. The house is gorgeous. Congrats! I'm so jealous looking at the pictures as I sit in my two bedroom condo...

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  18. It's fabulous - I gotta move somewhere where my dollar can stretch to get something nice like that!

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  19. That's wonderful! I've really enjoyed my first home (all 9 months of it) and wish you all the homeowner happiness in the world! I'm glad you guys are able to buy something so move-in ready. Too many people buy a home they will only love after 5 years of work. You can love this one the moment the keys are yours! Congratulations!

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  20. The house is so beautiful! And soon you can make it into your home. Congratulations!! Hope you get to feeling better soon...

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  21. Congratulations! It's so exciting for all of you!
    On another note -- I can't believe JP was on the jet ski earlier this week! The water is freezing!!!
    I pray that you get better soon -- I can relate with that stupid sinus stuff.

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  22. How very beautiful!

    Give me a price range of what you spent on it (i.e., more than $200K less than $300K) ... and I have no idea why some housing markets are still hot. None.

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  23. Wow, nice place! Big congratulations! And hey, Zithromax is a good one for my sinus issues. Works quick and you only have to take 3 days worth.

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  24. it is so gorgeous!!! congratulations! i'm so happy for you guys...

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  25. It's just beautiful! Congratulations!

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  26. I am salivating over that kitchen. . . *sigh* Someday when I grow up and can magically afford my dreamhouse, I too will have a double oven, and a professional-looking range, and beautiful cabinets and countertops.

    You guys totally scored! Congrats! :)

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  27. Oh! The house looks BEAUTIFUL!!! That's so exciting! I hope all the paperwork goes through, and that there are no problems with the home inspection! Congrats!!!

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