So, this weekend I did some more house hunting, and found a property I really love. What do I love about it most? There are several redwood trees growing on the lot, and this house is on the end of a cul-de-sac and has a large backyard. In fact, due to the position of the house and the property, there are kind of two back yards, separated by a gate. The one back yard has most of the redwoods and really feels like you're up at camp in the Sierras. There's some lighting that I imagine is cool when it's lit up. The other yard is more grassy (see below)
The outside of the house has some to be desired. It's not my favorite color and it has these weird diamond shapes on the garage door. I would have to replace three windows right away (kitchen window is broken, as is master bathroom, and front living room window just for security and looks), and the fence needs some looking after, but after that, that garage door is getting replaced! But I like the inside too. Wood floors under the bad carpet in there, so I'd want to change that, but a nice kitchen and dining area, plenty of storage, and that great feeling of getting away in the forested back yard is just awesome.
So I put a bid on it, and we'll see. I offered less than the asking price, because I'm trying to keep it low, but we'll see. I can go up. But I hate all of this paperwork. It gives me a headache and reminds me of all I had to go through for my condo. Aiy! The sad thing is the house is in Fairfield, which means not only would I be leaving the ward, but my stake as well. I really like my ward and stake, even when I don't get to go to camp! But maybe this is good for me. Maybe I'll get to meet a new group of guys. You never know. At least my dogs will like it.
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