Ok, so I'm late I this post! We came up to Dallas yesterday, and I was too busy on Friday getting ready to leave. No time to write.
Update: so our house sold! It was on the market a week before we got a offer...then another...then another! It was an emotional ride. Getting the first offer was fun. We were going back and forth, negotiating price and it was going ok. Then another off came in that was slightly better, but contingent. I started to feel bad for them, knowing they really wanted the house and were willing to risk a lot for it. Then the third offer came in; our neighbors told us they had met the on the street after they viewed our home, and they were so excited; they wanted to add in a pool, and they loved the house. It was a family with two boys. Their offer came in OVER asking price, but they wanted help with closing costs, and they had their own house to sell, too. Because Jeff's company was covering some of the loss, but no buyer closing costs, AND since the first offer was not contingent, we chose the first offer (our realtor was great at staying objective and advised us very wisely- thank god for realtors!!).
So now we're in Dallas looking at homes. We fell in love with Lantana right away. It's a community on a golf course, with 5 pools, it's own schools, daycare, tennis courts, etc. It felt like we were at a resort. Beautiful, but a little pricey. We also liked Flower Mound...
Today we look at Frisco, which is a little cheaper, with lower taxes. The houses are newer, but it's not a master planned community like Lantana. I'm hoping we can fall in love with a house in Fridco, as it's got a fantastic reputation. We'll see today! So far, it's been so fun!
Gwen has been ok, too. We flew up and she slept the whole 45 minute flight. Jean cane up with us to watch her while we go home shoppingShe's not taking naps easily, but that's ok. This morning she woke at 5:30, so now her schedule is off for the day. I'm a little more easy going this trip because I know she can sleep just fine in the pack n play, since she did so well in RI.
So I'm really enjoying Dallas this time. I'm amazed at what we might be able to afford, and the neighborhoods are gorgeous. I can picture my family up here. I think we can do it.
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