House, Acquired

[spryng]

We spent more time at the dealership buying our new car than we did at the title company, buying our house. Of course, that's ignoring the 30 days we spent emailing documents back and forth with the bank, but still. We went and sat down and the sellers arrived and exactly one hour later, we had keys and a handshake and were released to do whatever the hell we wanted with either.

Of course we went straight to the house. Our house. Unlocked the door, stepped inside, and thought, holy shit what have we done.

The house was still just as pristine as when we'd viewed it. Someone had recently mown the lawn. The windows are all so very clean that we spent several hours inside wondering how it was getting warmer before a clever soul realized that there was a second window. What. I mean, cool - we basically have triple-paned windows, but who the fuck puts the screen inbetween??

We've already identified a number of small fixes. Leaky faucet in the kitchen. Front doorknob likes to just keep turning instead of opening or locking. The prop for the mudroom (side door?) screen door just kind of... fell off. But honestly the big stuff is all good. New furnace, newish water heater, new carpet, functioning fridge. Gotta try out the stove today. And later, we'll have internet.

For now, though, I need to get back to trolling Craigslist for a washer/dryer.

Comments

[lantairvlea.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I imagine the unpacking will be more leisurely than the packing. Of course it's also figuring out where to put everything.

[spryng.livejournal.com]

Yes, it will be, thank god. We have the POD for something ridiculous, like 5 days, so we can just sort of take things out day by day.

[audesapere.livejournal.com]

Don't forget to check out estate sales!

[spryng.livejournal.com]

Yup! There's one or two I'm eyeing this weekend.

[onelargecat.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! Congrats!!

[woobiewoobster.livejournal.com]

Congrats!! Enjoy MI, its a great state.

[kerrickadrian.livejournal.com]

Congrats and happy settling in! I'm sending you imaginary bread and salt for a customary housewarming present with my mind.

[spreadsothin.livejournal.com]

As you look for a washer/dryer, I might encourage you to avoid HE washers. Unless you leave the door open all the time, they grow grossness. If you're planning to cloth-diaper, they also don't clean as well.