After living in an apartment for 5 1/2 years, I'm finally getting ready to by my first home. I've got the money saved for a down payment and now I just need to find the right home. This past Sunday, my parents came out to A2 and we drove around looking at houses and visiting some of the open houses. It gave me a good idea of what I could get for my money as well as getting to see what is out there. It's funny because several people had warned me in the past few years to buy then because mortgage rates were low and the market was great. Well, interest rates might not be the lowest ever, but I can't ask for a better housing market!

We probably drove by two dozen houses, but only went inside three of them. It was amazing the number of houses that were vacant. All three of the ones we went inside of were vacant as were about a half a dozen other ones that were of interest. It is amazing just how miserable the housing market is right now for sellers. I guess I am fortuante to be buying a house and not having to sell one at the same time.

My lease in the apartment is up at the end of May so I am trying to find something so I don't have to extend my lease or pay two many double months of rent...timing is difficult. I'm going to pick up the pace once March roles around and I have more money available, more time to look, and can actually find myself a realtor. I'll keep everyone updated as the hunt progresses.

In other news, I got an A- on my physics exam...not too shabby!

Posted by Curt at February 14, 2007 10:30 PM