House Hunting Update

We're well into our house hunt by now and there have been a few updates.  First of all, we've had a hard time remembering which house is House A, House B, and House C, but we've had a few nicknames stick to them throughout the process.  Secondly, we went to see a few more houses today (which would have been Houses D and E) and we have two more to see soon.  So House A has become the Hospital House because of the stark white tile and walls.  House B is now the Red Door House for obvious reasons, and House C is the Toothpaste House because the exterior was recently painted white with mint green accents. 

The Hospital House is still in the running as a more-than-acceptable back-up.  Though the Red Door House is within our price range, for the price it's not as irresistable a value as many of the others in its size range.  House C had been the front runner, but sadly when we went back to take a second look, we discovered that a not-so-well repaired leak in the roof had resprung.  Factoring in the roof replacement, mold removal, and paint and drywall reconstruction--not to mention risking the possibility of the leak re-respringing in the future--at this point it doesn't seem smart to take on the property. 

House D--the Yellow House, that is--has a great big back yard with a pool and it's situated on a quiet cul-de-sac.  There's a nice big dining area and tile throughout.  However, it's a foreclosure property, and the former owners must've been a bit incensed when they left because...it's kind of a mess.  There's also no fridge.  Yep, they must've been pretty mad.  It's also backed right up against the main road, so there's quite a bit of noise. 

House E used to be a model home in our neighborhood, thus its nickname of the Model.  It probably fits our needs better than anything we've seen so far--a comfy price, proximity, size, and condition.  It has high ceilings and even a few furnishings, an open floor plan, and lots of curb appeal.  The back yard is about the same size as our current yard, but it seemed puny compared to the Yellow House's massive yard.  We'd have to provide a washer and dryer, and the wallpaper in the kitchen is seriously hideous.  All of these obstacles can be overcome though, so we'll see what happens next!