Wednesday, June 27, 2007

a place to call home


We are buying a home.

I'm still a little shocked by the whole thing. All the rentals were too small, not right, or just really horrible. As I complained about them, hubby would nod his head and tell me to buy something. The next day, I would look for more rentals. This has gone on for a good month and a half, maybe more.

I bought a copy of the local newspaper this week. I read through the rentals, found nothing new to look at and began reading the ads for home sales. I'm not really sure why when I had been so dead set against it just a few weeks ago. Perhaps it was my husband's voice in my ear. Or maybe it was the fear of being made to move again. Whatever the reason, I picked up the phone and called on a home.

In the past we've always gone for twenty or thirty year old neighborhoods, the kind with sprawling houses and enormous trees. This home is brand new but the neighborhood is a bit rural. The homes in the front of the addition were built as long as fifteen years ago. The lots are large and the streets are wide. Trees have been saved throughout the neighborhood during construction, so the landscape isn't barren and treeless. It's really quite lovely.

The home is beautiful. I especially love the kitchen. The cabinets are a lovely medium dark oak and the countertops are granite. There is an island in the middle, a six burner gas stovetop, a built in microwave and double convection ovens. There are tile and wood floors as well as carpeting. The master bath has a whirlpool tub that I can hardly wait to get into. I am in heaven. The kids have laid claim to bedrooms, tried out the computer nook, and laid on their backs in the empty living room floor. The boys have scoped out a treed area for their 'secret hideout'. I think they'll be happy with their new home.

There are details to work out. The home still has to be inspected. There are odds and ends to be addressed. But barring catastrophe, I think my search is over. And in the process, every member of our family has committed to living in Edmond. Wonders will never cease. Now I just have to pack.

11 comments:

aminah said...

congratulation! You'd be throwing good money out the window by renting. Now you can do what you want with the house/garden and be paying money for a property you might have for the rest of your life. I am so glad for you...felt horribly smug writing about the loft renovations after finding out you were stressed out about finding a decent roof over your head!!! the house looks beautiful!

The Good Woman said...

WoW! It looks really lovely. Here's hoping for a hitch-free purchase and a smooth transition!

Iota said...

Well done! Sounds like everyone is happy with the choice. Hope all goes well.

Kim said...

Aminah, you are so very sweet. Thank you for thinking of me. I'm still a little stressed out but now it is in a good way!

Good Woman, thanks for the kind words. I wish that I had your ability to condense our material goods. It sure would make packing quicker and easier! Thanks for stopping by.

Iota, I think we are all happy with the choice. Finally! You know how it feels to move three times in a year. I hope this is our last move for a very long time. Thanks!

laurie said...

wow! it sounds gorgeous! congratulations. it's great to own; the money is an investment, and you can do what you like with the paint and the yard...... 'i'm happy for you.

Kim said...

Thanks, Laurie. We are getting very excited after the initial trepidation. Thanks for stopping by!

jason evans said...

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!

Very exciting. Congrats, Kaycie! :)

Kim said...

Thanks, Jason. We are so excited!

laurie said...

ps you live in oklahoma? my brother teaches at the university in weatherford.

Kim said...

Yes, Laurie, we live in Edmond. I used to spend part of every summer at SWOSU when I was in high school. They had wonderful band, orchestra and drum major camps.

lilokmermaid said...

The home looks wonderful and the kitchen sounds amazing! I'm so glad you found someething you enjoyed. Living in Edmond is awesome and you might as well get some return on your money.

Shirley