Erica in PA Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 This is such an exciting day for us...after almost 15 years of marriage, we are about to buy our first home! Our contract was accepted this morning, and our closing date is Jan. 29th!!! It has been so obvious from the very start of this process (which only started one week ago today!!!!), that the Lord was fully guiding every step of the way. We put out the word that we were thinking about seeing a realtor, and then the same day a friend emailed us a listing in her area for an incredible house offered for an unbelievably low price, we went to see it, fell in love with it, had it inspected and found that absolutely no repairs were needed, called and got a preapproval for a loan, made an offer this morning, and a few hours later we got the call that it was accepted! The asking price for the house dropped $40,000 in the past 4 months, because the previous owner was about to enter foreclosure, and tax liens were accumulating on the house. I cannot believe this... the house is only six years old, in a beautiful neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. It has a finished basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths, a deck, 1/2 acre land, central air, a garage... these are things I have never had in my entire life. I grew up in rented apartments, and have continued that since we've been married. I cannot believe the Lord's goodness and amazing provision for us. To not only have a house, but *this* house, just blows me away. My kids said this was the best day of their entire lives! :001_smile: We're going to take them to see the inside of the house tonight, since they've only seen the outside once so far. Anyway, wanted to share our super-exciting news!! You've listened to enough of my sob stories over the years, and I wanted to share this wonderful thing that God has done for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wow! Congratulations!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Congratulations! How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Congratulations! Such wonderful news and a fantastic blessing for you and your family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How wonderful. CONGTRATULATIONS. Before closing make sure all tax liabilites are paid off by prior owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Wonderful! Congrats! :party: I hope and pray to be able to post the same thread this year too!:blush::Angel_anim: (praying!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 How wonderful. CONGTRATULATIONS. Before closing make sure all tax liabilites are paid off by prior owner. Yes, that is very important!! Our realtor had it written into our contract that we are not responsible for any of those liabilities, and covered all of those bases. We'll be sure to stay on top of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I am so absolutely thrilled and excited and joyful for you! How awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Congratulations! I am so excited for you! That is just wonderful. We were preapproved for a loan last week and have just begun our search for a new home - we have been married 12 years and never owned so I really know your excitment. I hope ours goes as smoothly as yours! You have really encouraged me today :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How exciting! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yeah! Congrats! You just by-passed all those nervous pre-buy jitters, didn't you?! :tongue_smilie:How wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I am so absolutely thrilled and excited and joyful for you! How awesome! :iagree: Me too! Me too! I'd do cartwheels for you, but it wouldn't be pretty, and I'd probably hurt myself, so..... I'll just say Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (If only their were a happy dance smiley!) Nun danket aller Gott! with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done in Whom His world rejoices, Who from our mother's arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love--and still is ours today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelouis75 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 :party:Congratulations! That is wonderful! Enjoy your time in your new home and pay it off ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Awww, that's so exciting!! I'm very happy for you! It gives me a little hope, too, after 16 years of renting... lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Yah, for you!!!! It sounds like a wonderful home. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Congratulations! That's great news. Your story gives me hope for our situation too:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presley Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Congratulations! I think all those who are renting or have done so for extended periods of time are to be commended for delaying gratification and not jumping to keep up with the Jones. Wish we had been more patient. Enjoy your new home! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 how EXCITING! I'm so very happy for you and your family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God!!! :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 :party::party::party::party::party: So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'm so very, very happy for you Erica (and fam!)! What a wonderful start to the New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Congratulations! It sounds like a wonderful opportunity for your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in PA Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Update: Thank you so much everyone, for your support and for rejoicing with us!! It has been amazing how everything has been coming together! I do have a prayer request to share... yesterday our mortgage broker informed us that a $4000 fee that we thought would be covered by our loan, will not be... and not only that, it needs to be in our account ASAP before they will proceed with the loan. We don't have the money, so we likely will need to ask a family member to lend us the money, tonight. Would you please pray that this money would be provided, one way or another, as soon as possible? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Update: Thank you so much everyone, for your support and for rejoicing with us!! It has been amazing how everything has been coming together! I do have a prayer request to share... yesterday our mortgage broker informed us that a $4000 fee that we thought would be covered by our loan, will not be... and not only that, it needs to be in our account ASAP before they will proceed with the loan. We don't have the money, so we likely will need to ask a family member to lend us the money, tonight. Would you please pray that this money would be provided, one way or another, as soon as possible? Thank you! Praying that it works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Congratulations!!! Wonderful news. Hope you are all very happy in your new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 That's incredible! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Update: Thank you so much everyone, for your support and for rejoicing with us!! It has been amazing how everything has been coming together! I do have a prayer request to share... yesterday our mortgage broker informed us that a $4000 fee that we thought would be covered by our loan, will not be... and not only that, it needs to be in our account ASAP before they will proceed with the loan. We don't have the money, so we likely will need to ask a family member to lend us the money, tonight. Would you please pray that this money would be provided, one way or another, as soon as possible? Thank you! I hope it works out! I'd be a little annoyed with your broker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 What a blessing from God! I hope it all works out. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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