If you want to read the previous entries: Part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5.
I fell in love with this house, y’all.
The outside isn’t much to look at (gravel driveway and all), but the inside (based on the pics from the listing agent) was goregous.
Beautiful paint colors, elegant trim, built-in bookshelves, beyond fabulous kitchen with granite countertops and an island (my personal dream!).
But.
(Why is there always a but?)
When we told our realtor that we liked the house and wanted to see it in person, she mentioned that she had shown the house earlier last week and she was appalled at the condition it was in. Dirty clothes on the floor (during an open house), a horrible stench (smelled like dog), and parts of the carpet were matted with mud. Ugh.
Never.mind. If they can’t even bother to clean up the place for an OPEN HOUSE, why would they bother making repairs or something more substantial? We decided not to even chance it, and took it off our list of potential homes. We’re down to eight homes, now and will be looking at them Saturday!
Takeaway tip: Don’t fall in love with houses you see online. Period. It’s just not worth the heartbreak.
Damn.
Up next: Seeing some of our other potential houses – up close and personal.
EWE! You’ll be fine. This is Stow we’re talkin bout! No doubt you’ll be in your dream house soon.