We didn’t get that house that we both loved so much. It was a pretty depressing day when we got that call. Part of me still thinks that maybe in two weeks, they’ll change their mind and say we can have it. But while we subconsciously wait for that to happen, the Great House Hunt 2010 (that’s what we’re calling it) must go on. We have now looked at over 40 houses. When my sister and her husband bought their first house, they looked at one place and bought it. I do love their house…but in my mind, I am always wondering what else is out there? What if next week something more appealing comes on the market? I am quickly getting over that. On the contrary, maybe 40+ houses isn’t “quickly.” Yesterday morning, we met our realtor, Chad, at a home in Provo at 9 am. 8 houses and 3 hours later I was sold on one and Chris was sold on one…different ones. I think we both like both, but we both LOVE different ones. So we made a pro/con list:
Pros | Cons |
Vaulted ceilings | No dishwasher |
Large master bedroom | Kitchen needs a lot of help |
Deck off master | Storage? |
Fireplace | Have to redo the fireplace |
Yard | Storage shed has a curtain. |
Unique | All carpet needs to be taken out |
Attached garage | Floors refinished and repaired |
Good size- not too much | Fish tank? What the… |
Already in our price range- might get them to come down? | No Washer/Dryer |
Can make a profit on it after updated | Needs paint |
Comes with Home Warranty | Electrical? |
Temple | Need Lawnmower |
Bathroom upstairs needs shower | |
Shag carpet |
Pros | Cons |
Professional KITCHEN! | Possible water damage in ceilings and basement |
Hardwood floors | Old heater |
Formal Dining Room | Higher asking price |
Front porch | Detached garage |
Location (save on gas, and pretty) | Upstairs bathroom needs to be made a full bathroom |
Tile Work | |
Big- lots of square footage | High utilities |
Unique | Needs paint |
lots of rooms- room for office and exercise room in basement | No Washer/Dryer |
Can make a profit on it after updated | Need Lawnmower |
All yard has auto sprinklers | Small bedrooms |
Can’t be downstairs until the mold is removed | |
Higher taxes | |
No Home Warranty | |
Electric- Avg. $90- High of $130-140ish |
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Good luck with the Great House Hunt 2010! Exciting times!
Also, my verification word was OBLESM.
Ok. Here’s my two cents:
I grew up in Salem, which happens to be between both houses. I like the look of the Mapleton home better. PLUS, you are close to the mountains. (can we say, “I love you, Hobble Creek”?)
I always felt that Payson was less classy. However, a temple will be built right there in the valley and will be beautiful. AND, if you guys live there, you will def. add that touch of class that Payson has been wanting for quite some time.
I hope you guys can agree on one. No matter where you live, it’s home! It’s your FIRST home!
Good night and good luck.
I Like the first one. It’s all exciting! Just pick one that you can see growth and make it personal to your family! You both have great styles…I can;t wait to see what happens!!