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Sooo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:55 am
by Akroma666
Thought I would share with the community.. I live out here in California in the 3rd worst real estate market in all of the US for median income vs price per square footage. I finally found the holy grail of homes that fits almost perfectly for me at this exact moment in my life. Its under a specific medium income housing restriction which I qualify for and under a preferred lender whom I happen to work for and gets huge loan discount of .5%. I can also opt out of keeping it deed restricted before I close escrow making it instantly a normal home and gaining equity.
3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1600sqr foot in a gated community. Literally being built as we speak. I got to pick the carpeting, tile, etc. It truly is something I'm very proud to do finally. I've wanted this since I was 16 and saved everything I could to make it happen and its finally real!
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:14 am
by Moltrazahn
Congratulations!

. I'm happy that you got such a good deal! Hope the rest of the process goes smoothly.
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:14 am
by Kauaiian
Congratulations on the milestone!
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:17 am
by Karond
The American dream

Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:18 am
by DreWalker
congratulations thats awesome!
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:26 am
by tfunke
Akroma666 wrote:2.5 baths
What are you going to do with the other half a bath?

ho ho ho, I'm so witty.
Congrats mate, you can even now get a pet and give it a home as well.
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:17 am
by Akroma666
tfunke wrote:Congrats mate, you can even now get a pet and give it a home as well.
The gf has a dog, and I a cat. I think its a double win for the fur babies as well.
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:34 pm
by LISA100595
Awesome! Congratulations!
I used to work in California at a large bank years ago, I can only imagine the cost of homes now. Well done on the discounts too.

Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:46 pm
by mrm3ntalist
Congatulations Akroma!
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:37 pm
by Eclypticon
Congratulations on the house and the fur babies.
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:25 pm
by Maecius
Congrats on the new house.

I hope it's soon feeling like home.
Re: Solo I bought a house...
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:04 pm
by ragnarok1983
Congrats bud! The struggle is real (estate). Haha!
Re: Sooo I bought a house...
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:20 am
by CommanderKrieg
Soon I will join you in the Valhalla that is owning a home
Re: Sooo I bought a house...
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:51 am
by Silver_Lining
I grew up in the West End of the San Fernanado Valley (real valley girl!) and I know what the prices are there now compared to the 80's when my family bought.. and compared to what I paid here in VA for our house.. You are.. among the lucky, both to be back home (which I miss with all my heart) and to be a home owner in their current market.. That's both tough and praiseable.. Enjoy your new home, and enjoy making all the special memories yet to come!
Re: Sooo I bought a house...
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:42 pm
by Garn Greymoon
Congratulations! It's a big step and a fun one! We bought our 1st last year and it's been a blast. Now work on that nerd cave!