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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
DH and I are chickening out of buying the 70's house...IM soooo freaking out and we both have gut feelings that we shouldnt do this...we dont think its a wise move financially. So now we have to see if we can get out of contract. We signed it but the house is in a living trust so as long as the contract was not signed we are in the clear. If it was signed then we have a problem...cross your fingers for us PLEASE!!!
No we're going to redo our kitchen and bathroom and add on a family room 
So Gabrielle we'll still be neighbors!!!
Message edited 8/25/2005 11:19:42 AM.
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Awesome I am so glad you are doing this instead - your house is sooo much nicer than that house.....I know that house is old, but I mean the work you put into it and how open it is - Now all you need to do is enjoy it
Scott
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| Posted 8/24/05 10:42 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Scott we feel like a weight has een lifted off us!! OUr house was built in 1987 and the other house was built in 1955...we just cant do it...it doesnt make sense...plus all the work we'd have to do on the new house! Just too much!
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| Posted 8/24/05 10:56 PM |
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Marcie
Complete Happiness :)
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Totally understandable. I am glad you made the decision before it was too late. 
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| Posted 8/24/05 11:02 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Why were you looking to move anyways?
Go with your gut. If it says no.... WALK!
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| Posted 8/25/05 12:27 AM |
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sasha96
lovin' my 2 little ladies!
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
it's very understandable and I'm sure the work you will do to your home will make it even better!
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| Posted 8/25/05 7:58 AM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
Kisses
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Kathy,
If it doesn't feel right, no matter how many other appealing factors there are then don't do it.
I can't tell you how many houses I looked at in DIAMOND condition that I just didn't like when other people would have given their right arm for. I just couldn't picture myself there.
Our current house, and it is very cheap for us to live here as it is small and DH bought it in 1998, has never felt like home to me. DH lived here with his ex-wife and yes, repainting every room, gutting the kitchen and changing a lot has helped but I have had my moments when I get creeped out by the ghosts of their relationship here. I just wonder about what fight took place in the living room and ugh, the bedroom... let's not go there the house is in great condition.
Many of you would think I was crazy to buy my "new" house. I affectionately call it the "disaster house". Cosmetically it is BEYOND but it has very good bones, I LOVE the neighborhood and the layout. I think I'd rather have a fixer upper because then I can really make it my own. DH's dad is also a semi-retired contractor so I feel more comfortable about him overseeing the project for us. My MIL said we will be changing every nail. The important thing for us is that it will be OUR place, it's my dream home and I'm never happy unless I have a MAJOR life project going on.
It makes sense what you are doing for you as much as it makes sense as to what I'm doing for us. Every situation is different and you have to do what's right for you.
That being said you'll have a lot more free time... want to come over and help us Just kidding.
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| Posted 8/25/05 8:04 AM |
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MsG
Should be working
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Kathy I am so happy! Both for Jay and I and for you. Follow your instincts!
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| Posted 8/25/05 8:07 AM |
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PiyoPika566
talk to the hand
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
good for you! I think you should always follow your instinct!
FI and I just backed out a deal (not in contract yet).. at first I was sad, but so many things were pointing to the direction that we shouldn't buy that house, now I don't feel bad about the decision at all!
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| Posted 8/25/05 8:14 AM |
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MrsB
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
You have to make the decision that is best for the both of you. If staying in your house is best for you then that's what you should do.
Your current house is absolutley beautiful.
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| Posted 8/25/05 8:47 AM |
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
You've put so much into your current house and it's gorgeous- as someone in the middle of working on a house now, if I had a gorgeous house that was in great shape like yours it would have been near impossible to leave for one that needed to be worked on AGAIN!
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| Posted 8/25/05 9:15 AM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Im glad that you and DH have decided to back out. If you both had this gut feeling not to, then it was a wise decision. Your current house is beautiful. Do you really need this added stress on re-doing the older house and trying to TTC??
You have a lot of room in your back if you wanted to expand.
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| Posted 8/25/05 9:20 AM |
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
That is a totally understandable move, and your house looks beautiful from the pics.
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| Posted 8/25/05 9:43 AM |
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BrunetteMom
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
You have a gorgeous home and only you and your spouse know what's best for you.
I wish you all the best and much happiness.
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| Posted 8/25/05 9:48 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
Posted by DjPiLL
Why were you looking to move anyways?
Go with your gut. If it says no.... WALK!
We loved the location (dead end and in the town we live in and love) and also a bigger house, bigger garage...but it just doesnt make sense to stap ourselves financially and buy a house that needs SO much updating...especially when we're trying to start a family.
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:09 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
We're still waiting to hear from the attorney who has power of atty as far as signing the contract. Cross your fingers for us!!
Thanks for all the support guys!! Really! DH and I feel SOOOO much better just making the decision to back out of this house. We actually slept well for the first time in about a week!
We're gonna stay in our house, which we do love, and redo the kitchen and convert the attached garage into a family room with sliding doors out to a pation in the back yard. I also might want to redo the bathroom - if DH will agree
I will keep you all posted!! Im SOOOO ANXIOUS to hear back from them!!
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:12 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!!
UPDATE!!! We are OFFICIALLY out of contract and the sale is over with!! I AM SO relieved and can actually breath again!!
Thanks everyone for your advice and help and kind words. I feel SO much better!!
Message edited 8/25/2005 11:34:56 AM.
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
WOOHOO get in that kitchen of yours and start ripping out those cabinets and counter tops lol
Scott
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| Posted 8/25/05 11:21 AM |
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casey31
Mommy of 3!
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
Great news Kathy! You have to go with your gut! Your house is just gorgeous and now you can relax more! Glad you feel more comfortable!
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| Posted 8/25/05 11:23 AM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
Kathy --- Congrats again -- now on STAYING in your house!! It's beautiful and obvious that you have taken so much time and care and work to make it "yours". Now you will have more time for.....well...other things!! LOL....!
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Sp4747
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Stephanie
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
Congratulations I'm glad it worked out your house looks beautiful.
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lvdolphins
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
Kathy,
Im glad it worked out for you! You should always follow your gut instincts.
Your house is gorgeous!
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| Posted 8/25/05 12:30 PM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
YAYYYY!!!!
So glad you got what you wanted!!!!!!!!
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sasha96
lovin' my 2 little ladies!
Member since 5/05 7401 total posts
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Julianne
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
Congrats! BTW, you can now disregard the info. in the FM... I replied to yous!
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MrsB
LIF Toddler
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Andrea
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Re: AHHH We are chickening out!!! **UPDATE AT BOTTOM***
Congrats on your decision! As I said earlier you need to go with what is in your gut! Good luck with everything and all the best!
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