5- Sometimes it feels like a game and you don't know all the rules.You know how dating feels like this stupid game with changeable rules and no clear winner? That's kind of how I feel. "They" play the music, you do the dance. I have no idea what to expect next. Terrifying.
4 - Appearances can be deceiving.Just like that really cute guy who acts like a total moron, houses might look really nice on the outside (or in the pictures) but when you get up close and personal, you can see every flaw.
3 - There's no such thing as the perfect one.If you are trying to find the perfect spouse, good luck with that. Just as there's no perfect match for you, there's no perfect house. If you look hard enough, something nasty or annoying or just plain ugly will show up. You gotta decide what you can live with.
2 - It seems the odds are never in your favor.It always felt like no matter where I lived, there were two or three girls for every guy. In just such a way, there are always two or three (or four or five) bidders and investors (don't get me started on them) for every house.
1 - The good ones get snatched up right away.Unfortunately, it's also true when looking for a house. The good-looking nice ones are always the first to go, so you gotta be on the prowl :)
Just reminds me to be happy I am not also playing the dating game. Trying to buy a house is enough work!
Any sage wisdom from you house-owners?
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This was fun -- and timely. My daughter and her fiance just signed a contract for their first house a couple of days ago....good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope their experience was better than ours :)
DeleteGreat! So after I finally figure out this dating thing I have to do it again to find a house?! ;) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteTerrifying isn't it? I'm thinking house buying might be a little easier to figure out than dating. :)
DeleteWe just moved into our first house last weekend. I would add to your comparison list: Finding the right house works just like a good marriage: It takes compromise.
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Congrats on your house! And it's so true about compromise...on both counts.
DeleteI think you've summed it up perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's pretty crazy.
DeleteToo funny. All fair comparisons. You'll find the one for you and hopefully everyone else will clear out!
ReplyDeleteThanks stacy, we are now just waiting to hear back on a house. Keeping our fingers crossed!
DeleteGood luck! At least there are lots of choices out there right now. It seems like every other house in our neighborhood is up for sale. Let us know how it works out ...and if you happen to be looking in northeast Mesa, let me know :)
ReplyDeleteThere are an overwhelming number of choices! I sure wish we were moving closer, but are staying near Surprise.
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