We looked at a nice HUD yesterday but it was too small. Though I like, niegh love, a lot about it, we will grow out of it in approximate 5 years... as soon as the kids are over 3 feet tall. The nice thing about this one is that the price was low enough that we would have plenty of cash to fix it and save for the future.
Does anyone ever 'fall in love' with a house when you are shopping on a budget? Is it like earrings or pets? If it doesn't have the exact layout and features you like, should you consider it if it is right on paper?
So hard to choose when I feel like so much of the future will be invested in it.
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I grew up in Cottonwood!
If you are looking to fall in love, you have to see it first. Paper doesn't mean anything. You need to know the feel, the flow, the windows, the light...
We fell in love with 2 houses, actually. When the first one fell through & we started looking again, the next we found was a definite "this is it." (the one we're in now). If you are buying to stay, don't just jump in.
that being said, location more important than looks. You can do a lot with paint. And lastly, it sounds like you both are looking for square footage - don't let that fool you. We have 1200 and while it took me awhile to face raising 2 boys in a "starter" size home, it's just fine. Just because we were used to growing up in a bigger house doesn't mean the kids will think it. Good luck and praying for you!
I kind of agree with Amy on 2 points: #1, location is huge. Take it from a girl who has spent hundreds at least more hours than necessary driving the same roads over and over. Gets old and costs money in gas/cars. And makes you not want to go to things, esp. w/ kids.
#2 I think as far as falling in love, you do kind of "just know" if you love a house. Sometimes it turns out you could end up loving another one more if it doesn't work out, but if you are having to convince yourselves...it is too big a thing to settle.
Also layout can really affect how square footage feels/lives. Some features are optional but some things you know are important to you.
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