Let the house hunting begin =)

danigirl7181 · May 2012

So we got the go ahead to start looking at houses. I am so excited, but nervous because we have to do it before the wedding. It's going to be a crazy couple of months. I hope I can do all this.

bridalmomma · May 2012

Congratulations!! Treat the house hunt just like the wedding... make your priority list then start at the top & work your way down!

Good luck & HAVE FUN!!!

Trins · May 2012

Congrats that's exciting news!

SCogs18 · May 2012

That is so exciting!! FI and I are fantacy shopping right now. We aren't financially able to buy yet, but I'm dying to own. I HATE apartment life.

mamameech · May 2012

Oh congrats!! Try not to let it overwhelm you and enjoy!

danigirl7181 · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_let-the-house-hunting-begin?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:c4e77ede-1304-4352-a112-5ae49531031bPost:faa84bcf-1846-4014-88ec-3eb1804fe5da">Re: Let the house hunting begin =)</a>:
[QUOTE]That is so exciting!! FI and I are fantacy shopping right now. We aren't financially able to buy yet, but I'm dying to own. I HATE apartment life.
Posted by SCogs18[/QUOTE]

<div>I know, I can't wait to have a yard to work in and for LO to play. I'm so sick of having neighbors SO close, and usually they're kind of odd. One of the things I want to buy first is a patio set so we can have dinner outside. </div>

BMcLeodTeam · May 2012

Congrats, as pp said enjoy the journey and try not to let it stress you out! FI and I will be starting as soon as we`re back from our honeymoon

Laur110 · May 2012

Congrats, it can be stressful, but is so exciting!

AngB1230 · May 2012

congrats! What are some key things your are looking for in your new home?

danigirl7181 · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_let-the-house-hunting-begin?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:c4e77ede-1304-4352-a112-5ae49531031bPost:228164f0-192b-4f2c-927f-cde15f3579f1">Re: Let the house hunting begin =)</a>:
[QUOTE]congrats! What are some key things your are looking for in your new home?
Posted by AngB1230[/QUOTE]

<p id="yui_3_2_0_20_13363513953904170" style="">We want 3-4 bedrooms (I want 3 kids), a decent size yard, 2 car garage, decent size kitchen (everyone seems to <span style=""><span style="">congregate</span></span> to the kitchen during get <span style=""><span style=""><span class="mark">togethers</span></span></span>), good school district, and a nice basement. <span style=""><span>The</span></span> basement doesn't have to be redone because we can do that ourselves, but I want the option. We have a plumber, electrician, and mason in the <span style=""><span style="">immediate</span></span> family so the house can be some what of a fixer-upper. I'm just so excited to <span style=""><span>finally</span></span> get a house. I can't wait to do yard work. I know that sounds crazy, but I love to be outside, so does LO. We're going to see a <span style=""><span>Realtor</span></span> tomorrow.
We plan to never move again, I want my kids to grow up in the same house and go to the same school their whole life. I'm so excited!!!</p>

caterpillar85 · May 2012

Congrats! My dad is a realtor and he always has one big piece of advice... Don't rush!

A lot of people he deals with want to get it over with and end up settling on a house that they aren't in love with. Take your time, if you want to stay there forever then make sure it's perfect for you.

Also (I'm sure you know this) don't fret over the little stuff. Paint, windows, etc can be changed. What can't? Location, yard, floorplan (to an extent)... and it's great that you have those family connections to change and make everything your own, that will be a Godsend!

GOOD LUCK! I'm jealous. We are in a house but are renting it. Our friend owns it (it was his parent's and they gave it to him) so he doesn't care if we change and improve things. BUT since it isn't ours it wouldn't be a good investment to update if we can't get money back out of it...

danigirl7181 · May 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_let-the-house-hunting-begin?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:c4e77ede-1304-4352-a112-5ae49531031bPost:cf631b1b-3647-4518-acf9-56f9b71aeb74">Re: Let the house hunting begin =)</a>:
[QUOTE]Congrats! My dad is a realtor and he always has one big piece of advice... Don't rush! A lot of people he deals with want to get it over with and end up settling on a house that they aren't in love with. Take your time, if you want to stay there forever then make sure it's perfect for you. Also (I'm sure you know this) don't fret over the little stuff. Paint, windows, etc can be changed. What can't? Location, yard, floorplan (to an extent)... and it's great that you have those family connections to change and make everything your own, that will be a Godsend! GOOD LUCK! I'm jealous. We are in a house but are renting it. Our friend owns it (it was his parent's and they gave it to him) so he doesn't care if we change and improve things. BUT since it isn't ours it wouldn't be a good investment to update if we can't get money back out of it...
Posted by caterpillar85[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Thanks for the advice. We just found out that we don't have to get it before the wedding, so we don't have to rush now. It makes it a lot less stressful. We are being choosy and looking at everything. I printed off some checklists so we can rate everything in each house.

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