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I bought a house!

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Submitted by fairyo on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 4:41pm

My offer, slightly under the asking price, was accepted earler today. It is more than I can really afford in the short term, but it is pristine- has two bathrooms is in a lovely semi-rural setting and is perfect for me.

I am veering from panic to euphoria but hope I have found somewhere to call my own for a long time. Please wish me luck that it all goes smoothly...

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Submitted by notasm3 on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 4:51pm

Yeah for you!  It's a sense of security.  In my 40s I rented for 5 years because I'd lost everything and had no money for a down payment.  Fortunately after the earthquake prices dropped and I'd been able to save enough to buy a small condo.   I didn't mine renting, but every year dreaded if my rent was going to go up $200-300 a month.

Later when I lived with my Dad to take care of him I did not own a home.  My dad's home belonged to my brother.  When my dad died I had to scramble to get something.  I no longer live in that condo, but I still own it and it is paid for.  That's my security blanket.

Congratulations.

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Submitted by Exjuliemccoy on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 8:34pm

I remember that very well, and thank goodness you were all right. I was working in Lake Tahoe at the time, and felt it.

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Submitted by fairyo on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 2:05am

Thanks everyone- after a slightly sleepless night I'm waking up to the reality of what I've done only 11 weeks after leaving him. It will be my security, my 'space' and although I have a yard rather than a garden I can make it beautiful without too much work. I won't need to borrow- though my savings will be slightly depleted and I won't be having too many holidays for a while- but it is the start of a whole new life where I am no longer haunted by my failure to like the unlikeable and love the unloving. My family and friends are nearby, there are walks in the woods and fields, and I will be able to get to work quite easily. It is win win!

I am amazed that I got here- but it feels so right. Thank you.

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Submitted by fairyo on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 12:05pm

This is so good to read- I have a way to go yet, maybe three months, before the place will be mine but I also can't wait to entertain my family too. It is wonderful when you see your own things making that mark that says, 'this is home'- so I hope you do get that agreement signed and move forward in your life filled with joy and love.

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Submitted by Siemprematahari on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 2:11pm

Congrats on your new home! Wishing you many blessed and happy years creating wonderful memories.