If you haven't been keeping up with my roller coaster of a time about whether I'm moving, you wouldn't be alone. I have probably lost a few good friends over the stress I've been under and what I've put on others because of what has been put on me! It's a vicious, ugly cycle, and I don't recommend it for anyone. You don't lose weight with this sort of stress; instead, you pack it on! I'm not happy about much of what has been going on, but THANK YOU, JESUS...I am officially signed and ready to close.
The appraisal on the house needed to come in at a higher level so that the sellers would or could bring more to the table. They were literally not wanting to give concessions - even though every single seller I have ever met or known has given their buyers tons of concessions. My lender came to the rescue on that one; it was both a miracle and a lot of creative financing. He is a great man, and if I haven't sung his praises enough, I will do so now. Josh DeBlase of The Money Store! If you need a home loan or a refinance, call Josh!!
The appraisal came in. It appraised for about $ 3,500 more than we needed it to, so it's a great thing. We were able to get the sellers to bring in a few $$ for concessions. This makes it easier for me to close. I've already sunk close to $ 3,000 into the house with earnest money, inspections, and the cost of the appraisal. For them not to bring in a little of their own was a bit discouraging, to say the least, but they have agreed to do so, so I'm very happy. Now, they have to fix what needed fixing about 20-25 years ago, and do it before we close next week.
The main issues with the house, as you can imagine, because it is a 1971 model, are electrical. The HVAC needs a tune-up. I'll end up replacing it next year. It has breaker panels that will have to be removed and replaced, and there are a few plugs and outlets that are not working and have to be repaired. There are one or two smaller issues that can all be handled by the same professional when he/she comes to do the work this coming week. I think the only thing they didn't want to pay for was the piers, but I don't think the house needed them. I think the pier guy just said it did to get a little something - well, no. I don't play games.
Once the breakers and electrical issues are fixed and the HVAC is tuned up, I'll be able to sign the papers, exchange my closing costs, pick up the keys, and meet the movers at my old place. I'll have the garage set up and ready to be packed into the U-Haul -- we're doing that all weekend and the first part of next week. I'll get as much out as I can the first day, and whatever is left will be hauled off to donations and/or the trash bins. I'll sweep, mop, steam-clean, and have the front lawn mowed by a really cool guy (a veteran) who runs his own little business. He's been amazing these past 4 months.
I've already scheduled the electric, gas, water, and internet transfers. All I need to do now is put all the things I own in this house into the new house and set it up so I can sleep in my new house with my dogs -- and wake up ready to hit that big, bold, beautiful shower with 8 shower heads built into the front of it. I'm not even sure I will be able to figure it out, but I will give it my best. It has been a long, arduous, difficult road to walk, and most of the time, I felt as if I was crawling up that road backward, but finally, we are at the end.
Not immediately, but close to it, we'll have to put in a gate so Laura can go to the park that is literally behind the house. She'll want to walk her dogs there, and so will I. I'll add a small kitchen island, and probably get Christmas lights before they go up in price - I plan on really taking full advantage of the curbside beauty of my little house with seasonal decorations. First comes Autumn, then Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Summer, and the Fourth of July -- I think I'll put things away after that until Fall again -- but it will be fun. It will be pretty. It will be home.
I can't say enough about how God has helped me in my times of crying and rejoicing. He has just always been there, keeping me somewhat sane. This past week, you would not have thought I was keeping much of it together. Learning to fully trust God is difficult, but since we end up doing it more and more these days, it isn't that hard to do. My timing is never good - His is always perfect. Let go, and let God!
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