Thursday, July 3, 2008

Why is it....

that buying and selling your home is the most stressful things ever. I remember 9yrs ago when we bought this condo how stressful it was. One thing after another, running around getting things done. Well selling is just as stressful. For me I think it is losing control. We are under contract, but is it set in stone? No! The buyers need to set up a home inspection w/in 10 days. Once that is done, check, closer to moving. Their financing, we were told they were pre-approved and pre-qualified and for a great rate-so hopefully no glitches. Then yesterday, July 2nd, we recieved out taxes that were due on July 1st. The 'city' I live in has had tax issues for yrs, I believe we have the highest or one of the highest mill rates in the state. Well our mill rate went up again-nice-hopefully not causing a glitch. The taxes will be $800 higher than buyers were told-but we just found out too. Besides this is city wide, so I guess any condo would have changed. Because we have less than 30days to move, I wanna start moving stuff pronto, I think we will make the big move (furniture) on Monday 7/28th. I hate the be moving stuff up there and have something happen.


'Country' here we come!!


I can't wait to have you local bloggers over for some refreshments- I haven't entertained since Emily was born!!!


Pictures to come of my circa 1975 kitchen, my in-laws built this house we are moving to, according to my mil the kitchen was fabulous when brand new-not so much now. We can't afford to renovate just yet. So I will have to paint or something....I'll need all your advice and expertise. The toughest part is the cabinets are 'barn wood', I know barn wood-nice. Not this barn wood. A friend of mine just bought a barn wood dining room table-BEAUTIFUL!! My cabinets are like a grey-ish brown and a rough texture. Like if you ripped down and old barn and made your own cabinets. UGH-this is going to be a busy, crazy few months!!


Thank goodness I can blog(vent) away to you ladies!!! Thanks in advance :) Here is a pic of my soon to be house (minus garage/in-law addition) and my front yard. (and that's my sis-in-law with Em 2yrs ago-she was so little)

7 comments:

TL said...

Wow, I love the yard. I grew up in a small town where we had tons of room to run and play and it was so nice. How fun for your daughter.

A Day in My Life said...

Your backyard is beautiful. It would make a nice spot for an outdoor wedding.

Tabitha said...

Your new place looks lovely ~ bet you can't wait to just get moved in!!
love and hugs Tabitha XXX

Anonymous said...

AWESOME! I love the yard!!

Flea said...

Looks like the house needs paint. I have a lovely shade of green, if you're interested. :)

Julie said...

LOL Flea!! This pic is about 2yrs old, it has been re-painted. Thank God-it's original grey ended up a sad color of light blue. OH and I am SO getting rid of those black shutters. Black & Grey such an obvious combo.

~**Dawn**~ said...

Even if it takes a while, just imagine how much pride you will have in making that house your *home*. Every little project will make it even more yours. And that yard? To die for!