Cart Before the Horse, or House Before the Car?

I'm riding around on a scooter, and thinking about buying a house. How's that for ironic?? It's come to my attention that I'm "stupid not to buy right now". Which is true - if you can swing it, NOW is definitely the time to purchase a home. So apparently that's what I'm going to do. Well, barring a few minor details. Like, the downpayment. Just a tiny little issue.

There is a real push to get this done right now because of the Federal Housing Tax Credit of $8K if you purchase by the end of November. So I'm looking at condos this evening, and I'm actively trying to find people that are willing to lend money to me. My head is spinning so fast - I already got a preapproval from Jayson, and 35 pages in loan docs. Talk about nuts.

I am VERY excited at the prospect of paying a monthly housing bill that is actually getting me somewhere, but I am insanely nervous about it as well. I will need to rent out the second bedroom wherever I end up. I'm really grateful that Bradley will be able to come with me tonight, I just feel so disjointed. Life just got BIZZEE.

And oh yeah, I suppose there goes the idea of saving for a car - house before the car it is....!!

Feeling Moved

Today is a bit of an emotional day - I'm feeling very sad for Blythe today, it's the anniversary of her mother's death. This is the first anniversary of that day, and while some think that we shouldn't focus on that....I know from experience that this day will always be a landmark for she and Sean, and their family. I hope for her that eventually the acute pain of the loss will start to dull, and the day can be spent remembering the positive things about Nancy that we all miss. Her beautiful smile, her supportive nature, and infectious energy. And of course, her awesome hair cut. Right now my heart goes out to them across the ocean...It's hard to be away, I wish I could give them all hugs.