It happened. I am an official house hunter. Minus the torrential downpour, it was exactly what I imaged. And on a positive note, I did find out that my new trench coat is water-resistant as promised. High five!
Despite the rain, Ike and I enjoyed walking through 5 houses on Sunday afternoon. We immediately eliminated 3 for major deal-breakers:
- A half bath in the master (I would KILL Ike if we had to share that…)
- A steep driveway on a busy street (I would never be able to leave!)
- Tiny living room, no place to entertain
There were a couple that caught our eye. Here’s the good and and the bad from our top two.
Option #1: Cute Kitchen, Charming Living Space
Source: zillow.com via Alexis on Pinterest
Source: zillow.com via Alexis on Pinterest
Source: zillow.com via Alexis on Pinterest
The Good:
- The price is right! We could put an offer on this one without moving up our range or changing our mortgage plan, and I think we’d still have enough space.
- It has a formal dining room.
- The living room and sunny kitchen speak for themselves!
- And you can’t see it in the photos, but the floors are a rich dark wood.
- The back yard is really big. Lots of room for Buster!
The Bad:
- The master bath only has a single vanity (I might HURT Ike if we have to share).
- The laundry hook ups are in the garage (which is insulated, but has plastic walls, what is that?)
- The driveways are all steep, so most people were parked on the street. It felt a little crowded.
- The backyard is really big. Lots of work for Ike.
Option #2: (Nearly) The Complete Package
Source: zillow.com via Alexis on Pinterest
Source: zillow.com via Alexis on Pinterest
Source: zillow.com via Alexis on Pinterest
The Good:
- Hardwood floors throughout.
- Great Master Suite: Double vanity in bathroom, HUGE bedroom with 2 walk-in closets.
- Great living room, love the vaulted ceilings.
- Manageable yard with cool deck.
The Bad:
- The kitchen flow was a little cramped (and that is a major factor for the Peters’ fam).
- The guest bathroom could use some updating.
The bottom line: For now, we keep looking. We decided to move up the price parameters on our search to get a wider look at the market before making any decisions. Aren’t we responsible adults?
I’ll be back talking about something new next week! Be excited (that’s an order).