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Across the Fence:  Bought the house!  |
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
85 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 06:19:31 AM
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After 30+ years as a renter, I'm buying my first house! I'm so excited (and, ok, a lot nervous). I have some mobility issues, so the house had to meet certain criteria---and I wanted a small yard (all I can physically take care of) but I wanted something I could work with---to actually have dirt I didn't buy (ha!) and put in a pot. There are a couple of very cute areas that are already planted but I think some herbs, maybe an okra plant or two, and even a zucchini plant would look just as good!
I really think reading about the various projects you guys do on a daily basis and working on my "farmgirl" skills gave me the courage to make this leap. I mainly lurk on the chat boards but thank you so much for the inspiration.
Deborah
Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl!
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 06:54:27 AM
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| I am so happy for you, how exciting to be able to have the freedom to make a place truly yours! Looking forward to hearing about your projects. Roxanna |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 06:55:18 AM
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Congrats Deborah!! That is awesome!! What an exciting opportunity for you! :) :) I am sure you will love home ownership. Renting can be such a drag! I am really looking forward to buying a house next year!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 07:41:44 AM
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Congratulations on the house. If you do plant a garden, take a picture to show us. I'd love to see what you will do. Enjoy!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7664 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7664 Posts |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 1:49:18 PM
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You go, girl! What fabulous news! Take the time to make it really your own. Congrats. Joey
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 2:31:58 PM
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| Congratulations!!! I hope you will be very happy in your new home! I'm a renter too, so your news has inspired me that one day I'll have my own home too-enjoy! |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 3:23:01 PM
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Congratulations Deb! Good luck in your new house. I am sure you will have fun turning it into a home :)
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 4:22:50 PM
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Congratulations! Post some pictures when you have time. Befores and afters are always fun to see. Enjoy!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2012 : 05:35:46 AM
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Thank you everyone for the well wishes! My agent tells me I've gone through the process very quickly but it's a maze of paperwork, approvals, etc... If everything goes according to plan, I'll close on May 21. My first purchase? A lawn mower---I've rented for over 30 years and never needed one. This is going to be a very big change for me!
(And Christine---good luck! After all I had heard on the news, I thought it would be much more difficult to get a loan. Building a good credit score over time really has paid off in this transaction.)
Deborah
Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl!
Farmgirl #2970 |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2012 : 06:20:23 AM
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Deborah, you'll close just in time to enjoy a beautiful summer in your new home-you will probably even enjoy mowing YOUR lawn!!
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
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Across the Fence: Bought the house! |
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Bought the house!
