Day 11 -
Tomorrow’s the big day. Closing on our new house. It has been a challenging process dealing with our formidable sellers. Believe me, it’s been hard removing them from the grip on their home. It looks like we finally have everything ironed out. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones who found them difficult. I’ve heard rumors of agents who also think them laborious beyond reason.
Nevertheless, our paths shall never cross. They have given power of attorney to their son who will represent them at closing. He’s flying in today. From where, I wonder…
We are still waiting on the “final” settlement sheet from the Title company. We need to head to the bank and get a cashiers check for the right amount. (Down payment, closing costs, transfer taxes, points.) Nothing like waiting til the last minute, aye? I’ve been pressuring them to get me that document for 2 weeks. Oh, could it be they waited so long just so that I won’t find the hidden fees? Oh… Find them I will, my young Padawan learner.
My days lately have been filled with renovation plans. Paint colors, wallpaper, flooring, light fixtures, where to place my furniture, etc. It’s been fun being a temporary interior decorator. Now I have to implement it. I haven’t bought anything, not even a paint brush. I’ve been anticipating the deal going south. With those sellers, one never knows.
Just one more day and we will be Home Free… oh, how I wish it was free.
