FINALLY......

bandyt09

Opened escrow on my first house.

When I got married six years ago my wife was dying to buy a house, so I took her shopping at Macy's; but I didn't let her buy anything. However, after waiting 3 months, I took her back to Macy's when they were having their Annual Sale, she spent the same amount of money but got way more stuff. I told her then at lunch that was how house shopping was.

See, here in Orange County, real estate went up like a rocket and with all the voodoo financing in place people were just going crazy. I told her that we were going to save cash and go shopping when the houses went on sale.

I am buying a nice house with a 40% discount from the peak of the boom. Also putting 10% down and getting a rate that is insane (probably will never have to re-fi because of rate).

If all goes well I will be a homeowner in the next 30 - 45 days...........

j0z3r

Congrats Todd. So...herf at your place early December?

bandyt09

j0z3r:

Congrats Todd. So...herf at your place early December?

Joe, that sounds good to me.

ENFIDL

Congrats brother! I bought my first house earlier this year and it's an amazing feeling, well until you make the first mortgage payment that is.......lol

wwhwang

Congratulations, bandy! Hope you get the home!

Schrooz

Good luck. I put a bid on a short sale about a month ago but have yet to hear from the lender. WIth the market the way it is one would think the banks would be tripping all over themselves to close on a sale!!! I am beginning to think they are sitting on my bid hoping for a better one.

jship079

Congrats! get ready to be spending alot of time and money fixing it and makeing it your own

laker1963

Congratulations !!!! It is a very special feeling... the first time you purchase a home. One of life's major acheivements. Good on you. Hope you enjoy years in your new home.

sightunseen

Congrats on reaching this milestone. Looking forward to some pictures when you close.

bandyt09

Heys guys thanks for all the well wishes. The whole process has been interesting and sometimes taxing but to be able to see both my girls ( 5 and 4 ) be able to run in the backyard and not have to worry about their safety so much in this sometimes sick world will really make the expense worth it.

As a note for any of the BORK's out there, my front door and humidor will always be open to you, just stop on by. Oh yeah, I will also let you in the RUM cabinet...........

cabinetmaker

Congrats! let me be the first to say enjoy it while it lasts. I'll be sending a MOAB there soon, hehehe.... <----evil laugh

jship079

Get some icy hot for your wrist and fingers all those papers you will be signing is CRAZY!! A Place for the kids is one of the resons I got my place that and off street parking I always lived in town and fighting for a spot on street sweeping day was such a pain.