We're Moving!!!

Well Everyone,

We bought a house!!! Matt and I have been talking about buying a house for a while, but just did not think it was possible for us. We decided to give it a try and see what happened.

We talked to Yorkie, a friend of ours who happens to be a real estate agent, and he got right to work. In the last two weeks, we have looked at many homes in our price range, and nothing that we saw felt right. We looked at a couple of cute houses (and by cute, I mean REALLY small), and a few places that looked and smelled really bad. We felt like we were starting to get somewhere when we looked at a couple of townhouses that just needed some TLC, but they were still really small (600 - 800 square feet). Yorkie got a call saying that a place had just come to the market and we went to look at it immediately. They hadn't even listed it when we got there! We looked around and it was perfect for us! We put an offer on immediately, and after a few tense hours and some negotiations, the house was ours! The hardwood floors on the main floor are beautiful, and we love the open floor plan. There is enough room for a guest room, and an office for Matt. The master bedroom has its own bathroom and a walk-in closet! The basement is partially finished, and I'm sure Matt will spend a few weekends down there putting his personal touch on everything!

We officially move on April 30, 2007. It has been overwhelming to say the least. The bank needed alot more information than we were expecting, but thanks to the tireless efforts of Kelly and Linda, we were approved! If it wasn't for their hard work, I don't know where we would be! Thank you, thank you, thank you! We definately owe them HUGE! Yorkie has been working really hard for us as well going through condo documents and coordinating home inspections. He has been such a big help, we never could have done it without him! We had to find a lawyer (done - thanks to Ryan Schindel!) and we still have alot more to do. We are a little overwhelmed to say the least, but this is a very exciting time for us.

We are very excited to get moved, and show Molly her new home. I'm sure she's going to love the backyard, and the many puppies in the neighborhood! I can't wait to get moved. It sounds like mom and dad are going to come to Calgary to help us move (again!) and we should be able to get it all done in two days, if Matt and I start getting organized immediately! I know we have alot of stuff...

We will have all of you over are soon as we are settled, and thanks to everyone for being just as excited about this as we are!

Love you lots,

Jenn (& Matt & Molly)