Best. Week. Ever.
I said I'd keep you updated about the house hunt, right? Well, this week flew by in a whirl of getting a realtor, looking at houses, waffling, not sleeping, getting approved for mortgages, putting down an offer, getting more approval, not sleeping, wanting to puke, until finally, today, our offer was accepted!


The house is in North Oak Cliff, which is the southern part of Dallas. It looks small and cute, but the inside is what is really, really awesome. It has a sleek, modern kitchen, one and a half baths, a big sunroom, two bedrooms, and the master bedroom has a study off to the side of it. The study has floor to ceiling windows and floor to ceiling bookshelves. The backyard is awesome and great for BBQs. I've uploaded some photos to my flickr account. The pictures don't even do the house justice... it's even nicer in person!

So, the next steps are deciding on a lender, getting an inspection, putting down the down payment and closing costs, closing on the house, and moving in. I'm praying that all of that goes well, and by the end of April we will be in our new house!

It's been a crazy week, and I'm surprised that all of my hair didn't turn white. Buying a house is scary and fun and exciting and terrifying and gut-wrenching all at once. If you're buying a house in Dallas, I highly recommend my realtor Dori, who wheels and deals like a madwoman without forgetting to get excited, to laugh, and to give you a hug and kiss.

I'm gonna be a homeowner!