So, it is official. After a few rounds of back-and-forth, and almost nine months on the market, we have sold our house. As of now, our close date is February 9 -- that is like one month and one day away! I cannot believe it! We are going to have to hustle to get all packed in that amount of time.
I am not going to lie, I totally cried the night it was all finalized. My poor hubby just couldn't believe it. I couldn't help it! I just keep thinking about Drew's adorable nursery, our beautiful dining room, all of the work we have done, our perfect Christmas tree window ... Drew's first steps in the living room, bringing him home the first day ... all of these things ... and it just made me sad to leave. I know that it will be better for us -- much, much better, in fact -- to get a house on a bigger piece of property, but I will miss this house. It is so beautiful and full of character -- I just love it!
Evidently, the couple that is purchasing the house is totally in love with it, so that will make the whole process easier. They walked through the house three separate times (they were also the first couple to ever ask for a showing). The first was while we were in St. Louis for my Uncle's funeral. The second was the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend. The third was the second Saturday in December at 9:15 in the morning (ugh!) -- we had to cancel a date night so we could get ready for that one! :) Since then, they had expressed interest in making an offer, but we just weren't sure when it was coming. It came on Monday this week, and it was a relief to know that someone sees as much value in the house as we do.
We have a couple of house options to drive by and possibly go through (trust me, I will never flippantly walk through a house for sale again -- unless it is an Open House. It is too stressful for the seller to have to get everything ready to just take it lightly!!) but if those don't work out, we will probably just do an apartment until we can find the house.
So, please pray, pray, pray. Pray that our house appraises at the price that we agreed on; that all of the financials go through; that we don't pack up everything only to find out that something is not going to work; that everything goes smoothly; that Drew transitions well to wherever we end up. And, while you are at it, praise God for blessing us with a buyer. I am extremely thankful for His provision and timing.
We'll keep you all posted of our new address -- as soon as we have it! :)
Katie
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Make sure to save all of the pictues from the listing, and take some of your own of each room and little details too, if you haven't already! I am glad you were able to live there and enjoy the house all put together for a while and that your buyer will cherish the home. It is beautiful and so tastefully put together. I will be praying for you as you transition to a new home! -sl
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