What?!

Oh man! Even more awesome news. 

So we went to look at the house we had under contract (the house is the previous post picture). It was ok. Some lovely elements, but some not great. We looked at a second home that again, had some good bits but we both weren't wowed by. Dark kitchens, small bedrooms, messy yards, whole house painting, structural changes to achieve the room we needed, views right into neighbors yards or a wall, short driveway with not much bike riding space, etc.  

These were the only two options available! We had to choose. We had to settle.

But, then our agent said she'd show us one that was a little outside our price range. But! only if we could actually make an offer. What's the point of looking at something if you can't afford it? We would figure it out, if necessary. I felt like it was a long shot, but Andrew wanted to take a look.

Driving up …  it's across from a park with a playground and open space at the end of a cul de sac. It only has one house on one side. (In this 'hood, that's a huge plus. The houses are packed in). It had a long driveway, 3 car garage...looking good so far!

Inside was relatively beautiful. Aside from teal carpet in the WHOLE  HOUSE. We were immediately excited. Lovely office space for Andrew. His and hers closets in master. Fireplace and cathedral ceilings in master. 4 beds upstairs. (That means guest space not in the basement!) Different layout, yard, patio, all the spaces we've come to enjoy and then some.

Soooo we would make an offer and hope they'd go for about $15 under their asking. As Andrew and I are discussing the details our agent walks in and tells us that the listing agent just called. They're dropping the price AND replacing the carpet! The price is now within our range. And we don't have to pay crazy amounts to replace real carpet in the WHOLE house. What?!

Sold! So we have a new house. Contract signed yesterday. Inspection tomorrow. Move in July 31, 2015.

Hallelujah! God is so good to us!! He has provided abundantly.