Our New Home

We sold our house on Friday night, looked for houses Saturday, and put in an offer on this house this morning. We originally were going to offer 20K less than the asking price, but our agent suggested we offer 35K less than the asking price, thinking that we would go back and forth negotiating and likely end up at 10K less than the asking price. All day I worked on getting our loan approved and the process started as we waited nervously to see what the sellers would counter with. Finally at 9 PM tonight we heard. . .they accepted our asking price! Even more amazing when you consider that we are buying the house for 100K less than they were asking just 3 months ago! So we got a great deal. The house was built in 2003, is 4500 sq feet, 7 bedrooms, formal living room, formal dining room, office off the front for my private practice office, mother-in-law apartment with separate entrance in the basement, and a great yard with a bunch of rose bushes, fruit trees, and even a playground for the kids. It is by Timpview High School in Provo and a block from Marshall's uncle's house. We will even be in their ward.

So we close on our house March 26th and have to be out the 28th. We move into our new house the 30th. So that means a busy weekend with our stuff in storage or in a truck, but it is worth it. Wish us luck that everything will go through okay!

Comments

The Goates Herd said…
congratulations! It's a beautiful home (even with the fun fake leaves everywhere inside :)) Can't wait to see it in person.
11:29 PM
Jennifer Bowman said…
oH MAN gorgeous home!! Congrats!!! We will miss you guys though! :)
12:39 PM
Christina said…
oh man.. now I have no chance of keeping up with you guys. =c)
8:51 PM
Anonymous said…
Congratulation!! The home is beautiful. It's sounds like after your rough experiences you sell your house and then buy a new beautiful house. We are happy for you guys. If I randomly show up on your door step you'll have to give me a tour. :)
Also, the birthday party for Elliot was so cute. I love Mason's imagination. Bryant now wants a dragon. Good luck with the upcoming sell and move!!
6:24 PM
Afton or Brooke said…
wow, what an amazing house! we are so happy things really fell into place for you guys!
9:02 PM
reyesohana said…
Janette told me your house sold. So excited for your new one . .and a little jealous : ) And good grief, what a terrible neighbor I am - didn't know you were expecting .. . congrats!!!!
10:53 PM
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