Comments on: We’re Buying a House!

By: Dave (Furniture) Mann

Dave (Furniture) Mann — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:14:28 +0000

Congratulations! Property virgins I suppose? Right now the United States real estate market, is very low. Finding a house is a time worthy thing to do. It requires a couple to decide which house they envy the most.

Usually a couple would look at 30 houses before making a decision. Find yourself a nice fixer-upper. These usually go for cheap, however if you are not the handy man type, find a new house for a higher price. These usually don’t have many flaws.

Good Luck!

By: Dave (Furniture) Mann

Dave (Furniture) Mann — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:16:45 +0000

I’m so pleased that you’ve managed to find a new home, I myself moved two weeks before Christmas which was extrememly stressful but we ensured that one of the first things to be placed was the tree for the kids. Good luck!

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By: Joan

Joan — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:12:38 +0000

I love reading your blog. I am so happy for you. I hope you take before and after pix during the interior fixes! I did have one suggestion for your kid’s school situation. Have you considered homeschooling and then you could also get involved in a local homeschool group and share all of this frugality with everyone there? Homeschoolers love frugal living… kind of like a ball and a glove … goes hand in hand. ;) I changed school 25 times growing up… at least with homeschooling my kids, they have not had to change even though we moved 50 billion times. I know it is not for everyone.. just an idea. Have a good day!

By: Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:52:25 +0000

That is exciting when you buy a house. It certainly sounds like you have sound financial sense. My advice is to make a budget and monitor monthly and then also make a net worth statement and monitor that at least yearly if not semi-annually or quarterly.

Congrats.

By: Monika

Monika — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:33:14 +0000

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By: Lynnae

Lynnae — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:29:55 +0000

Amazingly, I’m not that stressed out yet. And we’re taking a little vacation later this week, so we can relax before the craziness hits. I think the most stressful time is probably going to be trying to get the painting and floors done before school starts. I’m not going to worry about that now, though. First we have to close. :)

But yes, I’m sure I will have many stories to tell over the next few months. Hmmm….do you think I could write off the house as a blogging expense? Just kidding. ;)

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:23:33 +0000

Congratulations!!!!! Think of the tax benefits you will be reaping along with all of those yummy vegetables and fruits. I know you will keep us updated with all your trials and tribulations as moving day nears and the packing and unpacking begins. Best of luck.

By: Mar

Mar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:01:51 +0000

Congratulations! I think this is the first time I’ve commented here, although I check you out daily. Just a friendly reminder that buying a house is a very stressful process, no matter how smoothly it goes. Just keep on top of stuff and don’t stress out too much!