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DancinBarefoot
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house!
Good luck Hollie!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Moehick
Ready for the sun!
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house!
Lots of luck Hollie...we are ready to take the plunge too
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| Posted 1/7/08 8:03 PM |
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TaraHutch
True beauty
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house!
Good luck! Let us know what happens!
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| Posted 1/7/08 8:05 PM |
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MrsPornStar
Partners in crime
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Update 1/7/08:
Ok, so she counter offered and it's close to our figure! I am SO SCARED, excited, and nervous. I don't know what to do. On the one hand, it has so much charm. I could see living in it. It doesn't need much work to move in and what it does need is totally doable. However, it's small- 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. We would have the basement, which spans the whole length of the house. My dad and DH could finish it. So it does double our living space from 990 sq. ft upstairs to 1980 sq. ft. I guess I always envisioned something bigger but it does have charm. I'm rambling because I am scared. I've never been so scared in my life- not even when marrying DH! Anyone else feel this way- have second thoughts?
Here is a picture of the dining room (she has it cluttered beyond belief)
View into the kitchen- needs work but isn't terrible. DH and my father could seal up the other entrance and we could put counters all the way around
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| Posted 1/7/08 9:31 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Hollie...
It is completely normal to be scared...I was pertrified. It is a huge investment!
We came face to face with people one day who also put a bid on our house..We were just finishing up looking at the house and they were just coming in...I got physically ill when I got home
If it's meant to be...  <_----------------------------HOUSE DUST
Message edited 1/7/2008 9:35:08 PM.
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jennandrob
mom of two!
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Good Luck Hollie!!! 
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| Posted 1/7/08 9:35 PM |
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Pooka
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
That's so exciting Hollie! Go for it!!! You obviously love the house! Small or not, its a house! 
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| Posted 1/7/08 9:41 PM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
If this house had one more bedroom, it would be perfect. I guess I always pictured buying a 3 bedroom off the bat. However, we just can't swing it financially. I am not willing to be house poor, especially since we're TTC and realistically could have multiples. We debated moving to Nassau/Suffolk but we both work in Brooklyn and have to drive. We couldn't drive in together so even though we would get more house and save a little $$, we would have a longer commute, wear & tear and have higher gasoline bills. We are also right across the street from a really nice park so our kids could go play there.
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| Posted 1/7/08 9:56 PM |
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igottabeme
Its peanut butter jelly time!
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
awww dont be nervous hollie. but what you're feeling is completely normal! a good kind of nervous never hurt anyone! and just think, in the end it will be sooooo worth it!
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| Posted 1/7/08 10:39 PM |
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Don't be nervous!!! Where is the house?
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
it is normal to be nervous about buying a house & making sure it is "right" for you. Remember that right now this house is going to work for you. Is there a possiblity that if you finished the basement, you could make a smaller bedroom down there???
Best wishes!!
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
congrats!!!!
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| Posted 1/8/08 7:22 AM |
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greenfreak
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Posted by MrsPornStar
However, it's small- 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. We would have the basement, which spans the whole length of the house. My dad and DH could finish it. So it does double our living space from 990 sq. ft upstairs to 1980 sq. ft. I guess I always envisioned something bigger but it does have charm.
From someone who bought a 2 bed, 2 bath house, trust me... That dissapointment wanes over time. Owning a house and having the potential to expand outweighs that!
Good luck! 
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greenfreak
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Posted by MrsPornStar
I am not willing to be house poor, especially since we're TTC and realistically could have multiples.
Also, I think this is a great attitude to have. Buying a smaller house below our budget allows us to funnel money elsewhere. It makes a big difference to us and we're not TTC!
Don't worry, if it works out, it will for a reason. It sounds like it has a lot of potential. 
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ali120206
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Congratulations!
Buying a house is definitely scary!!!
It's definitely smart not to be house poor - we bought a home at the bottom of our price range so we wouldn't have to make drastic changes to our lifestyle.
If the home is in a desirable location I would say go for it - it seems that you have put a lot of thought into it - especially with using the basement to add more space.
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
I also have a 2 bedroom house and I love it, I can always expand later. Good Luck!! It's so exciting (and scary!)
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
good luck and don't worry.
start watching Hidden Potential on HGTV and you won't be disappointed for long.
that whole basement could be made into sleeping quarters, and the first level could potentially be opened up and expend your living area all the more.
go for it sweetie!
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| Posted 1/8/08 10:39 AM |
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Jessee
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!!
Good luck Hollie and try not to worry about 2 bedrooms - like you said, it's double your current living space and what you can afford now. I am a firm believer of not being in debt to a home - especially since you're trying to start a family. Sounds perfect and looks really cute!!
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MrsPornStar
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
Update 1/8/08
We're going to do another walk through again Thursday evening. We contacted the realtor to ask if we could do another walk through and she called back within 5 minutes! So Thursday it is. LIHP is also shopping for mortgages for us. So... if all goes well... I think this will be our house! Keep your fingers crossed. Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions! If we get it, we will definitely finish the basement and create a few rooms down there.
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MsSissy
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
Posted by KittyTheStray
I also have a 2 bedroom house and I love it, I can always expand later. Good Luck!! It's so exciting (and scary!)
Me too. And we don't have a basement. But it works for us.
GOOD LUCK!!!
ETA: Do you mind telling us what town it's in?
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SweetCin
My green-eyed boy
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
Hey Hollie, congrats!!! So exciting. Is the house in Bayside?
The basement situation is great. My first house (1st marriage) was only 2 bedrms)....the key is you'll own a place to call your own!
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
Good luck Hollie!!!!! I've got my fingers crossed for you!!!!
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JandJ1224
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
Congrats Hollie hope everything goes well Thursday!
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jennandrob
mom of two!
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Re: We did it! We bid on a house! Updated 1/7/08!!!! And again 1/8/08
What wonderful news!!!!!! Good luck with the 2nd tour!!!!!!!!!!
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