Well, today was a financial mixed bag, though I would definitely say we came out on top. I started the day spending some pretty big money on unexpected car repairs, but then Brian and I met with Kari, our new… Continue Reading
This will be a quick one since I am at work, but I had to share. A friend of mine gave Brian and I a copy of “Home Buying for Dummies.” Only I would be excited about over three hundred… Continue Reading
Well, I was going to post the interior photos of the colorful house, but we just heard from our realtor that it has a contract on it. I am pretty bummed. It will still be a house to compare to,… Continue Reading
Sorry for a weekend of no posts- Brian and I shot an 11 hour wedding yesterday that left us both exhausted. Not to mention that he shot another wedding Saturday night. There isn’t much new going on… I called the… Continue Reading
I’ve decided that I am going to ban us from HGTV (home and garden television). Although we have received a few good pointers, like avoiding short-sales, I think these home buying shows are ruining our (well, my) expectations. I know… Continue Reading
I cannot deny that I am the crazy one in our relationship. I over-think everything, worry about every tiny detail and panic when there is absolutely no reason to. And it never fails that Brian comes to the rescue in… Continue Reading
As promised, here are some photos from our first day out. The outside of the first house we looked at in Lisle. Cute exterior, with small yard and 2 car garage. Looked pretty promising from out here! Unfortunately, the charm… Continue Reading
House Hunt 2010 officially began last Sunday. Although we have been talking about buying a house for several months now, this was the first time we have been able to actually go out and look. Our months-long optimism was quickly… Continue Reading