After we lost the first house we put an offer on, John and I took somewhat of a break and then went at it again. We found a house in Holly Springs (2 actually) that we really liked a lot. After looking at them, we decided to put an offer on both! Unfortunately, the one we REALLY wanted had already gone under contract, so we decided to still go under on the other. We really didnt want to lose another home. So we worked out the details and signed our life away. haha.
The house was fantastic! However, it was REALLY small and needed some work. By some work, I mean the kitchen basically needed to be renovated. We could have dealt with it, but it really needed some major TLC.
We decided that we wanted to keep looking some and while Krystal and Josh were here, we decided we wanted to go see a few more houses, but this time in Clayton. If nothing worked out this time, we were going to keep the house in Holly Springs. Well, we fell in love with two of them and decided to put offers on both. haha. We still didnt want to let the other go until we were sure we could get one of these, so we had 3 offers out there and 1 contract. lol. We are crazy.
Both of these houses are GORGEOUS! After putting offers, we decided to go and see both houses again that weekend before we made our decision and signed another contract. At this point, we did release the house in Holly Springs. We knew it just wasnt for us after all.
One of the houses we wanted in Clayton was under construction and if we were able to go under contract on it by Monday, they would let us pick out a bunch of the stuff that they still needed to order- the paint, the back splash, the floors, etc! After going back on Sunday and touring both houses again and bringing our parents, we decided to go with the new construction. Many perks to it being new and we were going to be able to customize it some! SO EXCITED!
Monday, we got the word we could go and pick everything out. I left work early and we headed to Clayton! It was SO much fun. Very overwhelming though. haha. Then we went to the house and took a bunch of measurements. :D Such a fun, blur of a day.
John picking out backsplash!
Some of the flooring options with our cabinets
The granite and cabinets- trying to match some backsplash :D
The floors we chose!
Tuesday, we got a call asking us if we were still interested in the house under construction. UM WHAT? We just picked everything out? Turns out we were not officially under contract because the builders had not signed the paperwork. NOT OUR FAULT PEOPLE. Part of the contract that we worked out allowed us to add a few upgrades, including putting the wood laminate flooring throughout the living room and down the hall. This required a deposit. Well they didnt ask for the deposit when we were there picking out everything, but since they didnt have it Tuesday morning they didnt know if we still wanted the house. Makes sense, right? John ended up having to drive the check out there to them and by 6pm we were officially under contract. It was a very stressful day. We were just glad it all got worked out!
Now, we just have to get our loan secured and then I can plan my life in this house :D
Carter got to see it too! :D
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