When I bought my house, I suddenly realized there were a ton of gadgets and gizmos that make owning a house a lot easier, and sometimes cheaper. There are also a…
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Diary of a First Time Homebuyer
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It has been a few months since I bought my first house and I wanted to put those posts in an easily accessible place for anyone else who might be starting…
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The Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: The First Night
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer January 27, 2016I am writing this after my first night in the new house. My mattress and box spring haven’t been moved yet, so I slept on a twin sized air mattress in…
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The Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: It’s Closing Week!
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer, Emotional January 19, 20167 Days Until Closing It’s closing week!! Supposedly! It was only a couple days after I put an offer on the house that my mortgage officer told me my expected closing date.…
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Diary of A First Time Homebuyer: The Repair Negotiations and the FHA Appraisal
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer January 4, 2016After the inspection, the process began to negotiate the repairs. My inspector did a great job explaining his findings to me in person. Then he provided his thorough inspection report. Because…
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Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: I Can’t Stop Dreaming About My Home!
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer December 21, 2015From the day I put down the offer, I’ve been dreaming about my home, the home buying process, and the closing process. I have barely slept because I wake up in…
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Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: Why I’m Buying When My Boyfriend Owns a Home Too
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer, Relationships November 30, 2015I am shocked by how frequently I’ve been asked why I would buy a house when my boyfriend bought his own house less than a year ago. For some reason, people…
