In 2005, about 4 months after we were married, we came very close to putting an offer on a house so we could realize our dream of home ownership. The night before we planned to make the offer however, we got word from our accountant that we were looking at a big tax bill for the year (the downside of J having the best year of his career). So, I took that as a sign from God that we needed to hold off for another year and make some tax adjustments so we weren’t surprised like that again.
So here we are in 2008, renting a home in
About a week ago, our landlord informed us that the house we are renting will be auctioned next month. We knew that it was in foreclosure and that it was only a matter of time before we had to move. We decided to get serious about buying a place. There was a townhome that we had seen last month at an open house and we went back on Saturday with our agent to give it a more serious looking-over. Long story short – we made an offer on Saturday and by Sunday we had it under agreement.
We are now on the fast track to inspection, down payment, purchase and sale agreement and closing. I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that we’re even doing this – which seemed so impossible to me three years ago. God doesn’t usually grant my requests according to my timeframe. But I see the wisdom in us not buying in ’05 and the better situation we’re in today as a result of waiting. I’m just thankful that we’re not in this alone and that we can trust the Lord to help us in these big life decisions. I can rest through the uncertainties knowing the Lord is ultimately in charge.
Praise the Lord!
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congratulations!!!
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