We just made an offer on a house - talk me down

[pinotgrig]

I'm generally excited about this but am also slightly terrified. I think this is normal? This is the 3rd house we've bought, but the first time I really feel like an adult about it and grasp what a big deal it is. This is also the first time we've owned a house at the same time we're buying one.

Pros of new house -
More square footage and bedrooms
Amazing lot - perfect size and is completely level (that does not happen here, lol)
Gorgeous kitchen with a built-in wine fridge
Good, established neighborhood with a pool
Best schools in my city all the way from k-12
Huge (like 900 SF) screened in back porch
Great location that's close to work, daycare, places we like
Low interest rate environment - we're going to move in the next ~3 years anyway, so might as well take advantage of rates

Cons -
Floor plan not as open as we generally prefer
No true bonus room - we could use a bedroom as a small bonus or knock down a wall to create one.
Master bath needs a reno stat, though we will wait until spring when my bonus comes
Leaving our current house. We don't love it, but it's been our home for 5 years.
Have to figure out a new set up for the dog since he's pee incontinent and doesn't like G. This was an issue in our current house, though.
Moving

We countered back this am and I think I just have cold feet. Deep breaths. I just went back through zillow and had to restrain myself from sending H about 5 other listings that we might should consider.

If anyone wants to a pm of the listing, let me know.

[sjh722]

I love house listings!!!

Good luck! That all sounds normal. I am totally jealous about a porch. So exciting!

[sunshine608]

Sounds like your pros outweight the cons. As they say, no house is truly perfect. Good Luck! It' so nerve racking but satisfying when it's all said and done!

ETA: I'd love to see the listing if you like to share. I love houses.

[bowies]

I wanna see!

Big purchases are scary! Are you going to sell your current house or keep it to rent out?

[pinotgrig]

Aug 28, 2015 12:39:04 GMT -5 bowies said:

I wanna see!

Big purchases are scary! Are you going to sell your current house or keep it to rent out?

Sell! I hope. We met with a great realtor this am. That price point is moving well in our area so fingers crossed. It will probably be listed within 2 weeks.

[cjeanette]

I want the listing!

I would love to have a level yard again. It never occurred to me until moving into my house that I would care about that at all.

[bowies]

I think I might be a freak because I don't mind moving. I lived in 9 different houses by the time I turned 18. I was raised to be nomadic.

[boxerdog]

Those pros are awesome and the cons aren't that bad! Good luck!!

[curbsideprophet]

We just closed on a new house today. I understand the hesitation. In our case there are a couple of things I am concerned about short term (one being bedroom layout) but in the long run I think we are going to love it.

I think your pros outweigh the cons. I love looking at listings if you want to send it along.

[Deleted]

You had me at wine fridge

[pinotgrig]

Aug 28, 2015 12:52:14 GMT -5 @awinter said:

You had me at wine fridge

I told H it was a sign!! Lol

[Deleted]

So exciting! i wanna see!

and thinking good real estate thoughts for selling your current house!

[dancingirl21]

I'd love to see! We are also casually looking right now and hoping to move in the next 1-2 years. I'm freaked by the idea of owning two homes at a time and we might need to be looking/selling at the same time.

It sounds like the Pros outweigh the Cons in this case. Good luck!

[longtimenopost]

Congrats! It sounds awesome.

[drloretta]

PM please!

Sounds great. I know it's hard, but it sounds like a good move (and a good time to do so). GL!

[Deleted]

Totally normal to be nervous! Your pros definitely outweigh your cons. I hope you get it!

eta: I'd like to see too if you are still PMing!

[bananapancakes]

Aug 28, 2015 12:40:48 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

We're moving on Monday and I've had a background stress stomach ache for like 2 months, haha. Good luck!

 Ditto this except Sunday. It's normal to be nervous. It definitely sounds like the pros outweigh the cons. Good luck!

[bananapancakes]

Aug 28, 2015 14:16:35 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Aug 28, 2015 14:15:13 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

 Ditto this except Sunday. It's normal to be nervous. It definitely sounds like the pros outweigh the cons. Good luck!

How are you doing with the move? Going a bit nuts?

I have the nervous poops today if that's any indication. It's mostly due to my landlords being grade a douche canoes though. I just keep thinking that in 2 days we'll be finished with them.

[aspentosh]

Sounds normal to me. I was second guessing it when we bought this house but I love it. And there are definitely cons associated with it (aluminum siding, needed to redo a few rooms, etc). Good luck!

[Deleted]

I want to see the listing, especially the kitchen. We are under contract for a new house this week too and I am terrified. It's such a big decision.