We had no idea we would be making such a decision that day!!! Surprised us both! We were not prepared and MC made a trip to the bank to get a check so we could write the deposit!
In the end, it made sense because there was only one house left that was the Model we preferred. If we sold the BLH quickly, we wanted a place to go! Linda had put the house on the market the week before.
Within a three hour period, the contract was written , wood flooring, cabinetry, outdoor lighting, brick color, wall paint color, hardware and carpet were all chosen!!!! Did it all!!! Having worked as a New Construction Realtor for many years, helping buyers choose their colors, etc. really came in handy that afternoon!
Meg Thompson, the Site Agent, was very helpful and Linda, our Agent, was a Godsend! MC had no idea what we were choosing. He stayed out of the process entirely! He left it up to me, saying he knew I would choose wisely!!!
At six o'clock we were on the road on our way to celebrate at Macaroni Grill!!! Linda treated us to a fabulous meal and a bottle of wine!
The day was unbelievable. I guess when something is right, it's meant to be!
NOW ALL WE HAD TO DO WAS SELL THE BLH!!
We had Thanksgiving, our Home on the Sun City Holiday Tour, Christmas and New Years ahead of us! The time went by very quickly!
The construction of our new home continued. We made weekly trips to see the progress.
On January 14th, a charming couple from Florida, drove up to see the house. The next afternoon, the 15th, they wrote a Contract contingent on the sale of their home in Florida.
Long story SHORT.......they sold their home and we closed on our HAPPILY EVER AFTER HOME last Friday, March 28th. The movers unloaded all our "stuff" that afternoon! Saturday, March 29th I had unpacked 60 boxes and the kitchen was fully operating! We still have pictures, mirrors to hang and lots and lots of projects.
I'm sure you want to SEE some pictures. I have a few, surprise!
PICTURES DURING THE FOUR MONTHS OF CONSTRUCTION
UNFINISHED ATTIC....A HUGE BONUS
Now you have an idea of our doings over the last four months. We have been busy!
The success of the sale of the BLH was ALL DUE to our FABULOUS REALTOR,
LINDA HILLEY!!
Without Linda, none of the above would have come to be!
MC AND ME
TURNING OVER OF THE KEYS
TO THE BLH
TO BONNIE AND RUDY
and
THE CLOSING ON THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER HOME
MC AND PATTY'S HAPPILY EVER AFTER HOME
Now....the EPIPHANIES begin!
Congratulations to you and MC. How exciting to move into a new place! I remembered when we bought our first home, we regularly make rounds during the construction process as well to make sure everything was alright. Looking forward to see the finished interiors!
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We are getting to be old Pros at this!!! This is house #36! It's hard to believe, but since we were married in 1959 we have lived in 36 homes.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you do here, Patty!
ReplyDeleteWe have quite a lot of ideas. Should keep us busy for a long, long, time!
DeleteAWESOME! Can't wait to come see it! I need to get through this summer, and then we can plan a visit :) The ONE thing I am thinking (based on our also recent selling home experience) is that there there were great realtors on BOTH ends to get the homes SOLD in the time needed! Just SUPER!
ReplyDeleteA Great Realtor is GOLD!!!! It is so important to find a Realtor that will work for you!
DeleteVery pretty! I hope it is everything you want.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I hope it is everything you want!
ReplyDeleteWe are very happy Anne, Thank you for all your support.
DeletePatty, it is GORGEOUS!! I am so happy for you and MC!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. We are dancing all over the place!
DeleteOH boy....that is what I do when I run out of blogging material! Buy a new house:) Can't wait to go on this journey with you both!!!
ReplyDeleteA girl has to do something!
DeleteCongratulations! Good luck to you and MC.
ReplyDeleteThanks....when are you and Pat coming?
DeleteI'm so happy and excited about seeing what you have in store for us to read about. It looks gorgeous and congratulations to a real sweetheart of a couple.
ReplyDeleteThanks Naz, we are really excited about making this our special place!
DeleteSo excited for both of you ~ I know you're going to have so much fun putting injecting your personality into your new home!
ReplyDeleteThe FUN has begun!
DeleteIt is amazing, Patty - a whole new house for epiphanies!! Can't wait to see what you do!!
ReplyDeleteThey are starting.....MC will be busy for years to come....He works a little slower these days!
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