tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post3328507301812279556..comments2023-10-16T07:54:55.480-03:00Comments on The Misplaced Americans: Hunting of the House: Day 3Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-15757938358469741012013-06-07T11:58:54.964-03:002013-06-07T11:58:54.964-03:00Comparing speed dating and house hunting made me c...Comparing speed dating and house hunting made me chuckle, but it's true. The problem with most people is that when they see some glamorous house for the taking, they quickly jump on it and buy it, only to find out that there's something wrong after a couple of days. Making a list of specifications and enforcing a budget cap would help ease these problems and make house hunting easier. Also, seeking out professional help isn't a bad idea either.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.houseconnectnow.com/real-estate-agency-roswell-ga.aspx" rel="nofollow">House Connect Now</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-34671799171168503802009-04-26T02:12:00.000-03:002009-04-26T02:12:00.000-03:00I'm commitment phobic which is my husband's all in...I'm commitment phobic which is my husband's all in a tizzy to buy a bigger house and I'm dragging my feet as slowly as possible. For the exact reasons you mentioned.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-31537918441346713202009-04-24T19:51:00.000-03:002009-04-24T19:51:00.000-03:00I know your pain. When I moved to New England I h...I know your pain. When I moved to New England I had exactly 5 days to find a house. 5 DAYS! Like it's even possible to find the perfect house that fast....and we didn't lol. Had to find it 4 years later and sale the lemon house. Good luck I hope you find your dream boat!nikkicrumpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127473424859610429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-33468004747609591312009-04-24T12:24:00.000-03:002009-04-24T12:24:00.000-03:00PERFECT! You are a crack up! House hunting is ex...PERFECT! You are a crack up! House hunting is extremely hard, we had such a hard time with it. But we were so blessed, 'cause just like our marriage (and yours) our house is a perfect fit. Happy House Hunting!Brittany Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986722431429592182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-18927846353294873312009-04-24T00:38:00.000-03:002009-04-24T00:38:00.000-03:00very clever, you are. nice analogy. long distance ...very clever, you are. nice analogy. long distance house hunting (and relationships) are the worst.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16281368864448367942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-47209696331781463232009-04-24T00:28:00.000-03:002009-04-24T00:28:00.000-03:00House hunting is exhilarating and exhausting. My ...House hunting is exhilarating and exhausting. My only advice is to pay close attention to your gut instinct. When a house just feels right, it probably is. :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-59520995780992643932009-04-23T23:45:00.000-03:002009-04-23T23:45:00.000-03:00I can imagine that it is also hard finding a house...I can imagine that it is also hard finding a house in a desert, after you have lived in a jungle? :)<br /><br /><br />Good luck!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305357810894657905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-69352730872619012002009-04-23T20:44:00.000-03:002009-04-23T20:44:00.000-03:00I don't know where you're looking in AZ, but I hav...I don't know where you're looking in AZ, but I have to tell you that this is the BEST time to buy an Arizona home in the history of house-buying. You should get a totally smoking deal. So go in with that expectation, because any seller would know that, too.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608163000837487983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-28070039959185804612009-04-23T18:17:00.000-03:002009-04-23T18:17:00.000-03:00I love the comparison. Sometimes it seems like ev...I love the comparison. Sometimes it seems like everything is a metaphor for getting married.elesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933840731880198785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-72590950379643959932009-04-23T17:43:00.000-03:002009-04-23T17:43:00.000-03:00You are such an A-MAZ-ing writer!You are such an A-MAZ-ing writer!Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-91970824731094789382009-04-23T16:29:00.000-03:002009-04-23T16:29:00.000-03:00Continuing (sp?) on with your analogy, I would hav...Continuing (sp?) on with your analogy, I would have to say that renting is really like dating. You're in a house and learning what to like and what not to like about homes and features, but you're not committed. YOu can still get out of it pretty easily. That way when you go in to the whole house hunting/speed dating experience you know what to look for. <br /><br />We are in what I would call a starter marriage with this house. I don't hate it, but there are so many things that I would change about it. Things that I could have never realized by just looking at a house. At least it's not as bad as our first apartment. *shudder* <br /><br />Good luck finding a home.Rachel Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426183215612921121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-77459823407503190532009-04-23T16:00:00.000-03:002009-04-23T16:00:00.000-03:00What a fun adventure. You get to reinvent yourselv...What a fun adventure. You get to reinvent yourselves! (great analogy!)The Motherboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746824889057016812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-37598080413310714262009-04-23T15:46:00.000-03:002009-04-23T15:46:00.000-03:00Not that you need more advice or anything, but her...Not that you need more advice or anything, but here's mine (:P): 1. Don't buy it if you don't get the Spirit's okay. 2. Don't look for something you're totally in love with. Look for a good buy (this is advice from my Realtor friend.) Will it do? Will it hold resale value? You don't have to live in this house for the next 30 years (although you can.) Think how long you want to be there. Go over that with your mortgage broker, too.<br /><br />Good luck. The Lord's got the right house, neighborhood, ward, schools, and social network all lined up for you. You just have to do the legwork to show Him you're willing to work for it. He'll drop it in your lap when it's time. (Maybe he already has by now.) *hugs* (If you can, call me while you're still in the country, or something. Maybe.)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319191448448151842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-21355172162747529702009-04-23T13:35:00.000-03:002009-04-23T13:35:00.000-03:00Sometimes you just have to trust your instinct... ...Sometimes you just have to trust your instinct... I met my husband, got engaged, bought a house, and got married (in that order) in 4 months time.. Thank goodness the Lord answers our prayers when we need it the most ;)jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138184854578315674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-37120893012788435852009-04-23T13:15:00.000-03:002009-04-23T13:15:00.000-03:00So true. When we were looking, we really liked th...So true. When we were looking, we really liked the house at the end of our street. It was perfect. Good location, good size, had a garage, new-ish... And on and on. It was a little pricey, so we passed, and I'm so glad we did. Apparently, the local high schoolers are ALWAYS using the yard as a shortcut - we'd have had unwelcome visitors all the time. Whew.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270661693698065581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-89499086713034523832009-04-23T12:43:00.000-03:002009-04-23T12:43:00.000-03:00For some reason house hunting always sounds really...For some reason house hunting always sounds really fun to me.<br /><br />Maybe that's because my house is almost one hundred years old, and it's showing - despite EIGHT YEARS of remodeling!!!J. Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336068633235904883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-43053628485208822852009-04-23T12:39:00.000-03:002009-04-23T12:39:00.000-03:00Best wishes for a smooth process!
We just bought ...Best wishes for a smooth process!<br /><br />We just bought our first home in November. It was the last item in the owners' divorce so we had to fight to get it (to end their marriage, their struggles, etc). We had to offer full price and jump through their hoops... but we got it! And it's been wonderful! When I walked in, it was my home. I knew it. And I couldn't let it go. Even though the floorplans in the neighborhood are the same, this one felt like home. (If you want to see it, you can search the blog for it... "Welcome" might be a good keyword.)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908320764726278174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-18758678882846295562009-04-23T12:35:00.000-03:002009-04-23T12:35:00.000-03:00HEY! My sister's inlaws are selling a house in Ap...HEY! My sister's inlaws are selling a house in Apache Junction. It has 4 bedrooms and a den/office. It is about 20 min from Phoenix if that is the neck of the woods you are in- email me!Head Nurse or Patient- you be the judgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188476280516873726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-82098525748145617362009-04-23T11:23:00.000-03:002009-04-23T11:23:00.000-03:00Pray, pray, pray. God knows where He needs you to...Pray, pray, pray. God knows where He needs you to be. And chances are there is more than one home that is a good fit, and that you could have a happy life with. (Kinda like men.)<br /><br />But there is *one* that will make you especially happy. I hope you find it soon! <br /><br />I know that you don't have a lot of time, but my parents looked for home for THREE YEARS before their perfect home came on the market. And it *didn't meet* all my mom's requirements. But we walked in and knew it was where we were supposed to be.<br /><br />It will happen for you, too. Good luck, girlie.Wonder Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286006629537084653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-12262038993696516592009-04-23T11:15:00.000-03:002009-04-23T11:15:00.000-03:00Isn't that great that they really are custom made ...Isn't that great that they really are custom made for you? What a great way to put it. It's so true. <br /><br />I hope you find the house for you in the next week! Throw yourself into the looking! It will be tyring,I'm sure, but hopefully out of the 50 you see one of those will feel right.Whitney Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-14238441664464336602009-04-23T11:07:00.001-03:002009-04-23T11:07:00.001-03:00I never could bring myself to buy a house. Too muc...I never could bring myself to buy a house. Too much commitment. My honey bunches of love was a no-brainer. Of course I want this man for time and all eternity.Tobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434014099163714586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-44134074963728348632009-04-23T11:07:00.000-03:002009-04-23T11:07:00.000-03:00Buying a house is a BIG deal...so much to consider...Buying a house is a BIG deal...so much to consider. It's all about location...from what I hear...:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464184135822609876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-3757147154883349102009-04-23T10:50:00.000-03:002009-04-23T10:50:00.000-03:00How this for a good hubby- mine agreed to buy ours...How this for a good hubby- mine agreed to buy ours without EVER stepping one foot into it...only seeing pics on the internet (we house-stalked it online for at least 6 months!)!! I saw it ONCE. That fact that it turned out to be the PERFECT house for us was- basically- a divinely guided miracle.Rachel Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268098332690762352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-44372008962776836892009-04-23T10:47:00.000-03:002009-04-23T10:47:00.000-03:00So true... it's all about the environment. When w...So true... it's all about the environment. When we bought our first house we were coming from life in downtown LA and the main thing on our list was a neighborhood where the kids could run outside and play. The house we could make our own. <br /><br />Best of luck. Love the comic!Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1486575117120309203.post-63328353584898243292009-04-23T10:43:00.000-03:002009-04-23T10:43:00.000-03:00Oddly enough, I'm completely jealous of you right ...Oddly enough, I'm completely jealous of you right now. House hunting is no fun, I know it. I've done it before. But right now I'd give almost anything to be in your we-got-a-job shoes!! :)janaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051039427781716343noreply@blogger.com