We did not get to pick out the light fixtures until Monday morning (making us late for work) due to the person we had to meet with was already booked. It appears the builder expected this done long ago but wanted us to get it by osmosis. Also, the flooring people lost our choices because due to our strange Karma, the person we spoke with was in ICU in the hospital. Good lord, what else will happen. More it appears!
Monday we thought that we would never close on time. (That is still to be determined) Wednesday we go back to visit and amazingly half the house is done. We were in shock, however, it slowed down again after that. We have gone on Saturday, Sunday and now this Monday and done punch lists for the builder. The original was 3 pages. We are now down to 2 pages but we still have no power and our inspector is going in tomorrow. Scott is about to lose it and then today the people buying our house presented us with the results from the inspection on our current house. Nothing major but I went crazy because it read like they wanted us to do whatever repairs they listed, they would pick the person to do it and we would just eat whatever it cost. I felt like they were asking for a blank check. Our realtor calmed us down and said that we will counter with an offer of a sufficient amount to cover the repairs and say do it when you want after we close. Hopefully that will work out. It is not like they don't already have free carpet and refrigerator.
On the good side, Erynn is growing like a weed. She is now holding on to things and today decided she would just start reaching for whatever comes near her especially a bottle. We are thrilled that she is learning things so fast. We go to the doctor for her 4 month appointment on Wednesday after our house closing. We are hoping he will say, "Give that girl some cereal." She is starting to wake up more at night for more food.
Think about us as the week moves on. Tomorrow is inspector. Wednesday is closing and doctor visit. Thursday is packing. Friday is move day (along with the arrival of my new refrigerator). Saturday is unpack day and then I may just collapse for a week.
Here are some new pictures of the house and of sweet pea.
1 comment:
I know it sucks but believe me it could be worse. I've seen many houses and commercial buildings that came down to the wire. If your builder is good he will make sure that closing happens on time so he an his subs get paid! As for the buyers of your old house, they are just trying to get some of their offer back by listing everything they can. They are buying an existing home and there is no way they can force you to make it new again. You must tell them what you are willing to do and let that be it. If they really want the house they will accept it. I met with Paul Sunday and from what I gathered about him he should help you in dealing with these people.
On a brighter note, the new pictures of Erynn are great. It is so good to see her growing. She is definitely a happy little girl. Mommy and Daddy are doing a great job!
Your bro,
John
Post a Comment