Sunday, March 14, 2010

Wanted: Our First Home

Our experiences in beginning to search for a condo have inspired us to jump on the blogging band wagon. With the horror stories we've heard, complemented by some great success stories, we should not be lacking in things to write about!

The Background

Starting Date: March 2010
Anticipated closing date: ???? We are in no rush.
Economy: Poor.
Tax Credit Details: Be under contract by April 30 and close by June 30 to receive an $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers

Search Engine: Zip Realty
Pre-Approval: In progress with Beverly Co-op...
Search towns: Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Peabody, Marblehead, Newburyport, Rowley, Wakefield, Wilmington, Reading, N Reading, Woburn, Stoneham, Lynnfield

Our search NEEDS: 2 bedrooms, 800sf, 2 off street parking, around $180K
Our search WANTS: 1000sf, Laundry in-unit, gas stove, hardwood floors, updated cabinetry, porch/yard
Our search DON'TS: On street parking, slanted ceilings, main roads (ex. 114, 107)

Let's hope we make it out alive!

1 comment:

  1. Yay to house buying! and im the first to write a comment!

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