Home Ownership, Is it for Me?

[David Flores]

Found a good house in North Portland, going to put a bid in today. I sacrifice having a small yard to live in the up and coming neighborhood, but the price seems too good to pass up. So far there are no other offers so hopefully I can get in there before anyone else.

I have a couple of others I am seriously considering if this one doesn't pan out, but this one is going to be gone quick so time to act fast.

[David Flores]

So they accepted my offer on the house last night. They actually had at least one offer that was for more money, but my realtor saw this coming and sent them a letter from us (that she wrote) with a picture of my son in his halloween costume (Fozzie Bear from the muppets), hoping that since that had a small child it would appeal to that in them. They basically said that if we paid the closing costs they would accept my offer. I imagine the closing costs made up the difference between the two offers, but our bid would have never got a second look if it wasn't for my realtor.

My house is right off Albina, about a mile away from Atlas Tattoo, and really has a million things to do and some really good parks. Under most circumstances we couldn't afford to live in this neighborhood, but there is a small pocket of newer homes that are actually priced reasonable. Worst case scenario I figure in a couple years I can either sell it or rent it out for about 500-700 more than my payment+taxes equal.

[Shadow]

Congratulations! That's so exciting.

[David Flores]

April 15th we close. It has only been a couple weeks but it seems like a couple months. So much to do, and worry about, but still can't wait to move into our new place. Our new rule is to go to a restaurant in our new neighborhood every time we go out to get the lay of the land. Had to visit some tattoo shops in the area as well.