29Mar/074
Approved.
That's right, ladies and gents, I'm approved! Ron, my good buddy at Quicken Loans, took me from "I wonder if I could buy a house" to "You are approved to shop for homes under $LARGE SUM" in under 2 hours. Whoa.
According to my Google Spreadsheet, I've looked at 26 properties for rent, and I still have no where to live come the end of my lease. I've gotten desperate. I've looked at houses south of Stadium. I clicked on a link to something in NE Ann Arbor. Then, I took a deep breath and visited some For Sale By Owner websites. There, I realized I might be able to buy a condo that wouldn't cost much more than these less-than-desirables that I've been seeing. So, maybe I will. Stay tuned.
March 30th, 2007 - 09:00
Congrats!
We also just got approved to go house shopping, so we’re making a long weekend of house hunting in another week. The housing market is a pretty different story in Syracuse than A2, though – much more purchasing power than I would have expected!
Have fun shopping – if you come up with killer tips, let me know…
April 2nd, 2007 - 16:30
Thanks! Good luck to you guys. So far I’ve learned that mortgage fees are a baaad sign and to turn on all the faucets I see. It’s hard to ignore bad paint jobs, so if you figure out how to imagine a tastefully decorated room, please let me know!
April 4th, 2007 - 20:05
Also, look for any signs of mold or water damage — if you see ‘em, just leave. The house won’t be worth your trouble, regardless of how much else you like about it.
April 4th, 2007 - 20:06
Oh, and congrats as well!