While Jessie has been busy slaving away on her beautiful One Room Challenge (ORC) Workspace (check out it out here), things over here have been getting very interesting. It looks like the Army has finally given us the official word that our family is on the move yet again this summer to the great state of Texas. This is, according to my husband, the last move. We will see how that goes…tune back in about 2 years from now to see if this is true!!
Anyways, with a big move comes lots and lots of logistical stuff that must be taken care of. First up on our long list, a big one, is a home search. Yes, we are going to be homeowners again. So exciting and a little bit daunting…but it will be nice to have our own space again after renting for the last 2 years and the 3 before that in a tiny German apartment.
Over the years we have purchased 3 homes, now 4. I feel like I should be so good by now, right? Well, I have definitely learned a few things and have come to realize what I don’t like. What I do like is the question??? I am more confident in our abilities as homeowners to fix, paint and pretty much make things look better, so that helps. A whole renovation, not so much. After narrowing down our home search online Cary and I headed on a trip to Texas to do some house-hunting, alright there might have been a stop at Magnolia Silos. I just couldn’t help myself…Joanna would approve!!
I thought I would share some of the things I have learned throughout all our home searches. While I try my best to be organized and well researched it is always a struggle for me to make a decision on most things and house-choosing is no exception. It can be very overwhelming but hopefully these tips will help guide the way.
Buying a house is a huge risk, but one that can be so amazing and a big life achievement when done the right way with lots of thought and even more research. Every house we have owned has taught me something. At this point we have purchased 2 new construction, one house and one townhouse and now 2 previously owned homes. Each one has had pluses and minuses for all different reasons. Every home has its own quirks and sometimes it takes time to fall in love with your home and to make it feel like your own. Homeownership is truly one of life’s great adventures.
So here it is…..(that is a drumroll)
I would like to refer to this as the before shot. There is so much work to be done…Jessie start planning!!!
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Cindy | 25th May 19
You have a lot of wisdom and experience from all the moves! Being in the same house for 39 years, and the only house ever purchased, I don’t even remember the buying process. I’ll hire you to be my consultant when we go to sell! 🙂 Another nice new home to make your own!
PayPay | 17th Jun 19
Yay I don’t want to leave but I know that you will make our new home AMAZING ??.