lauraliscious 0 #1 September 26, 2008 Despite these hard economic times, I decided to bite the bullet and go for it...I closed on my house last night! I want to thank my realtor, KathleenL, for helping make the process so relatively pain-free. She rocks! So looks like I won't be skydiving for a while, we have a lot of homeowner type stuff to do. 1st major purchase is going to be a fridge.... I'm so excited! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #2 September 26, 2008 Congrat's !TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #3 September 26, 2008 grats! at least you're not home-o-phobic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #4 September 26, 2008 Congrats!!!That is a move I have been thinking about making for years. My problem is the committment, and I am also not sure if this is where I wanna live for the next several years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #5 September 26, 2008 I'm mostly excited for the garage....and the fact that I don't have to haul my gear bag up and down to a 2nd floor apartment every weekend!!! In fact, I don't have to haul any of my gear, including my kayak, up and down stairs at all! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #6 September 26, 2008 Fun times ahead for you for sure. Congrats!!! Oh how I wish I had a garage.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 September 26, 2008 Quote So looks like I won't be skydiving for a while, we have a lot of homeowner type stuff to do. 1st major purchase is going to be a fridge.... lol...at least you realize that. Having your own home is great, but it sure is a drain on your time and finances. Have fun turning your house into a home. Congrats! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #8 September 26, 2008 Pics,,,pleasesmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkeater 0 #9 September 26, 2008 Ahem....BEER! Congrats on the house.Muff Brother #4026 Loco Zapatos Rodriguez SCR #14793 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #10 September 26, 2008 good for you! its a great time to buy. i just picked up number 6. my wife is a realtor and she double sided the deal. these are the times that the rich (real estate owners) get richer because of the excellent pricing. the fridge, get a used one...or one with a ding. we were able t get a $2000 model for $800..had a ding in the back. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #11 September 26, 2008 >>'m mostly excited for the garage For the garage band? Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #12 September 26, 2008 I bet the garage is excited for her too! Congrats and welcome to the world of being house poor! Its pretty nice. Whens the party!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #13 September 26, 2008 Quote Pics,,,please I've been to her new house and it's nice. Its even got a huge deck. Bigger than J's huge deck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #14 September 26, 2008 Congratulations!!!! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #15 September 26, 2008 Congratulations on the new home! Check out Craigs list for the fridge! Don't let home ownership get in the way of skydiving or you'll never get back out there. Owning a home means there is never and end to the list of chores to do. It will always be there. Make sure you still have fun every now and then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 September 26, 2008 Awesome! It's a great feeling being a home owner, however, it has it's own pains in the asses that you don't have with apartments. Have at least 6 months worth of savings in reserve for any surprises and you should be fine! It also helps if you and/or your fiancee are a handyman/woman around the house. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #17 September 26, 2008 Congratulations!!!!! WRT the fridge, find out if there is a Sears outlet in your area. A lot of times they have floor models there that have a scratch or two on the sides from being moved around in the store, but once the fridge is in its little cubbyhole in the kitchen, you don't see the sides anyway, and you can get a great deal and pay hundreds less than you would otherwise. It's definitely worth a look. I got mine there and saved about $600 off the retail price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #18 September 26, 2008 Quote Congratulations!!!!! WRT the fridge, find out if there is a Sears outlet in your area. A lot of times they have floor models there that have a scratch or two on the sides from being moved around in the store, but once the fridge is in its little cubbyhole in the kitchen, you don't see the sides anyway, and you can get a great deal and pay hundreds less than you would otherwise. It's definitely worth a look. I got mine there and saved about $600 off the retail price. Yep, that's how I got an $800 KitchenAid dishwasher for only $340. They said it had a scratch on the top of the door. I said where. There... I couldn't really see it. Fucking hell, I'll buy it. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #19 September 26, 2008 Quote Quote Congratulations!!!!! WRT the fridge, find out if there is a Sears outlet in your area. A lot of times they have floor models there that have a scratch or two on the sides from being moved around in the store, but once the fridge is in its little cubbyhole in the kitchen, you don't see the sides anyway, and you can get a great deal and pay hundreds less than you would otherwise. It's definitely worth a look. I got mine there and saved about $600 off the retail price. Yep, that's how I got an $800 KitchenAid dishwasher for only $340. They said it had a scratch on the top of the door. I said where. There... I couldn't really see it. Fucking hell, I'll buy it. Did you get the warranty with it as well???Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpuettman 0 #20 September 26, 2008 QuoteCongratulations!!!!! WRT the fridge, find out if there is a Sears outlet in your area. A lot of times they have floor models there that have a scratch or two on the sides from being moved around in the store, but once the fridge is in its little cubbyhole in the kitchen, you don't see the sides anyway, and you can get a great deal and pay hundreds less than you would otherwise. It's definitely worth a look. I got mine there and saved about $600 off the retail price. And, even if it is on sale or clearance, ask for an additional discount "if I buy it right now". I did that on one of Sears' stainless 3-door refrigerators -- and I actually got another 10% off the "on sale" price. I also used that when I bought a lawn mower at Sears and a few other things at Home Depot and Lowes. You usually have to ask to speak with the manager, though, since the salespeople usually don't have the authority to OK an extra discount. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #21 September 26, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Congratulations!!!!! WRT the fridge, find out if there is a Sears outlet in your area. A lot of times they have floor models there that have a scratch or two on the sides from being moved around in the store, but once the fridge is in its little cubbyhole in the kitchen, you don't see the sides anyway, and you can get a great deal and pay hundreds less than you would otherwise. It's definitely worth a look. I got mine there and saved about $600 off the retail price. Yep, that's how I got an $800 KitchenAid dishwasher for only $340. They said it had a scratch on the top of the door. I said where. There... I couldn't really see it. Fucking hell, I'll buy it. Did you get the warranty with it as well??? Sure did. It's still under warranty. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #22 September 26, 2008 Quote Did you get the warranty with it as well??? Yup. Same as if it was bought from a regular Sears brand-new with no damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #23 September 26, 2008 Do I get to pick out the colors for my room? Seriously, Congrats.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #24 September 26, 2008 enjoy making it allllll yours! (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #25 September 26, 2008 Congrats! ! Nothing quite like your first time! Just avoid a stainless steel fridge. They look great but.......fingerprints always on it..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
