As of yesterday, Ian and I officially became homeowners!
I had alluded to the fact that we were buying a house several times on the blog, but was hesitant to make a big deal out of it until every last bit of paperwork was done. Monday night was like Christmas Eve, but I was also terrified that we would show up to the title office on Tuesday and there would be some terrible mistake and we wouldn't actually be able to have this house that we fell in love with.
But everything went just swimmingly. As we neared the bottom of the stack of seemingly endless paperwork, I noticed myself getting giddy and fidgety. Even though we had just basically signed our life away and are now farther in debt than ever, we bought a HOUSE! Of our own!
Obviously it called for a celebratory feast at a Greek joint in downtown Fairfax.
It's a bittersweet feeling as we pack up everything from our first little home together in Georgia's house, the first and only place we have ever known together. I actually loved house hunting. It sure wasn't as easy as they make it look on HGTV, but there was something so exciting about spending a Saturday discovering new houses in the area, getting to poke around all the nooks and crannies of an empty home, just imagining the possibilities. Was it overwhelming? Of course, and after several months it was even a little discouraging. But when we walked into this house, we knew that it was our house. It was just like falling in love--you just knew.
There is still so much to do and so much to pack up, but I am so excited to make the house our new home together.
Welcome to the wonderful world of home ownership! Keeping my eyes peeled for my housewarming party invite ;)
ReplyDeleteps- You and Ian would have been PERFECT for House Hunters!
Bahhh! What a great compliment! I guess we missed out on House Hunters, but maybe we can hire the Property Brothers for when we want to do our renovations....
DeleteYou better believe there will be a housewarming party! That is, assuming the place looks presentable in the next few weeks. Stay tuned! ;)
Congratulations! What an exciting time! I can't wait to see all your pictures of the new place, and I'd love to hear more about how you guys decided now was the right time, and went about the process. (I love details, and selfishly want to hear your process, so that I know what to expect when we're ready!) Good luck with the move!
ReplyDeleteWell you're in luck because I'm an oversharer, so I'll send you an email tomorrow! :)
DeleteCongratulations! I know you'll make it into a fun, uniquely beautiful home!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new home!!
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Congrats! I know what a crazy roller coaster the entire home buying process can be. It was one of the most stressful things I ever did!! Moving is always a pain in the butt if you asked me but it's always worth it for something like this.
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely stressful, and I'm kind of dreading the moving process itself. But I know it will DEFINITELY be worth it! :)
Deleteyay!!! congrats! i hope we get a tour soon!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! It so is not as easy at the make it look! I was thinking id be searching a few times not a few months! but it is soooo worth it in the end, you will love every bit of it! can't wait to see pics!
ReplyDeleteBrenda this is great news. I am excited for you both. You look so happy and so does Ian. Now I don't feel like cooking dinner after seeing your plate. Um, hello diner food, maybe. Lots of exciting stuff. dawn suitcase vignettes xo
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you and your new home. :) Can't wait to see pics as you move in and start putting your touches in.
ReplyDeleteHooray! Congratulations!
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