Pure Michigan indeed.
We had emailed our realtor earlier that morning about a new listing that popped up in our system. We didn’t think much about it and went on with our day of exploration. On the drive home, we had received an email back that they were showing the house to a handful of people tonight. So we decided to go. The low profile roofline, floor to ceiling windows, and ginormous garage were features we immediately liked. It was definitely a fixer upper. We ended up meeting family out for pizza on a patio and talked about the house’s potential, realizing how many things it checked off our list.
Fast forward through a couple VERY serious and emotional conversations, we decided to place an offer on the house. HASHTAG ADULTING The process moved pretty quickly, the buyers wanted to sell it within days of listing it. That has been pretty standard for the local market lately. We offered to pay closing costs and $10,000 over asking price. Our realtor reminded us that, while houses may appraise and be financially worth a certain amount, homes are valued differently for different people. You might like McMansions or be drawn to a bungalow style and be willing to shell out a bit more moolah, because that house is worth it to you. Might not be worth extra for someone else, but for you- yes.
This house fit us. Finding an enclosed four car garage for Dustin within the city would have been near impossible. It was the midcentury style I so wanted. This house was meant to be ours. I know people say that sometimes, and you never believe them, until it happens to you. We included a short and sweet, not cheesy, note to the sellers. It was honest and heartfelt. The next day, our realtor called me at work and asked if I was ready to be a homeowner? ☺ The shock was real. I imagine they love making those calls. Then I got to make the rest of the calls- so exciting!
