House Hunters: The Conclusion

So, which one did we pick?

House #1: Plenty of space outside city limits?
House #2: Lots of living space with little storage?
House #3: Big yard across from semi?

Well, we picked....

















House #2: Lots of living space with little storage!


The solid construction of this home was outstanding. No flaws. Beautiful floors. SO MUCH living space (Moses is super excited about having "TWO family rooms!"). It was actually hard to come up with a list of "cons" to make this choice less obvious. For example, while I am not a fan of wallpaper, the seller had it professionally done. It's quality and not hideous, so we can live with it for a while. And actually, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the pink wallpaper in the main bathroom (who woulda thought?).

While the storage may leave something to be desired, I also know I need to be better at letting some things go. I don't NEED 12 tubs of Christmas decorations, when I only use about 4. The yard is so secluded and safe (even without a fence). And the best thing yet- it is exactly one minute from Moses' school!

And the kitchen? Well, I am just going to have to get creative with kitchen storage! There is ample room for an old buffet or some other unique piece, and even enough room for more cabinets/an island sometime in the future. And I love the open feel and natural light.

As for the other houses, I just couldn't shake reservations about House #1. Why hasn't it sold? Houses in this area of that quality are not on the market for months at a time, especially when they have 4 bedrooms. What were we missing that other potential buyers saw ? And after living for 4.5 years without city ordinances that control burning, etc., I was ready to be a city girl again. (*Update! Thanks for the scoop, Lisa! Apparently, that house has a mouse infestation and a mold problem! Glad I listened to my gut!*)

House #3 was too small- I really wanted a real dining area, even if connected to the kitchen. And I saw online that the sellers had purchased it just one year before- I didn't get a good answer from them on why they are selling, other than the fact that they realized it was too small. How did they not know that going in? They had three kids (older kids, even) one year ago... how did they not know it would be cramped? Something was sketchy about it... as was the wall that caved a little behind me when I leaned against it to take a picture in the basement...

So it's House #2! We can't wait to move in!!!