October 30th, 2006
I’m thirty-five years old and I am intelligent enough to know I do not need the approval of someone else to make me happy or give me self-worth. However, being brainy enough to know that is somewhat different from being able to control the emotion or the need. I’ve never quite been able to disconnect the wiring on my insides that would allow me to be free from seeking the approval of my parents in all of these years. I’ve said so many times here. That’s why even now after doing triple handstands and cartwheels I
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Tags: little red house, depression, parental approval, dysfunctional family
October 26th, 2006
I’m going to be making an offer on the house tomorrow night at 6pm.
The seller is asking $218K and the flyer says things like “Priced below fair market values,” “instant equity,” and “make me an offer! I’ll listen!”
I’m going to offer $200K contigent on a home inspection I’ll pay for and ask that the seller pay the closing costs (which’ll be about $3K).
I’m not sure what the appropriate response is if she says “no.” Do I go up $1K, $2K, $5K per offer?
God, this is a big step. I can’t believe I’m doing this. Especially by myself.
Tags: house buying
October 25th, 2006
Well, it’s official. I’m pre-approved for a loan so I can make an offer in hopes of buying my little red house with it’s hardwood floors and nice-sized kitchen, even though it only has one bathroom and it’s on the first floor.
Apparently, I have an excellent credit score. I was very relieved to discover that. Now I’m trying to figure out what’s appropriate to offer, how to make an offer, and what comes next.
Clearly, I’m going to need to hire movers this time. I may see
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Tags: house hunting, credit score, mortgage, house loan
