A couple weeks ago, I had a dream Michael and I moved into a house. I woke up that morning feeling excited and pulled up houses for sale on the internet. I ended up finding a large, beautiful home overlooking the golf course. It was only $175,000! There was a little box on the website where you could write comments. I posted how the house was something we may be interested. That's how I first met Devin.
Devin is a Realtor, and he called me literally within seconds of my inquiry about the house. Unfortunately, the house I was interested in was a "Short Sale" home. Knowing nothing about houses and real estate, Devin took 10 minutes just to explain what "Short Sale" meant. To make simple, he told me the house was not available and that he personally wouldn't recommend buying a "Short Sale" home, because of the deceiving list prices and the long process.
He asked me what we were looking for in a home, and told me he could email me a list of homes for sale. I told him we hadn't really discussed it as a couple and didn't even know what we could afford. he recommended a lendor and told me he would keep in touch.
Later that day I nervously approached Michael about the subject. We had discussed buying a home once before, and he expressed his desire to stay in our apartment until he was finished with school. Michael is extremely busy, and I knew he wouldn't be able to participate much in the home buying experience. I offered to do all the work. Surprisingly this time, he told me if it was something I really wanted, I could run with it. So... That's exactly what I've done!
I've talked with Jon Aldrige with First Colony Mortgage and got qualified for a home loan. I've also talked a lot more with Devin, and today, we walked through 7 different houses! My mom and dad also came with us. Ahhh! it's all so exciting! Let me show you my favorites.
426 S 1400 W, Spanish Fork UT 84660
BEDS
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BATHS
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SQFT
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YEAR
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ACRES
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3
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3
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1,475
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2009
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0.14
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1475 sq ft, 2 car garage
w/opener, built 2009, fenced back yard, sprinkling system and central air! This
beautiful home is just like new inside! Open floor plan, tile entry, gorgeous
kitchen with large dining area w/wall seating and built in desk w/cabinet
above! Huge master bedroom w/ huge walk-in closet! Laundry upstairs with the
bedrooms! Spotless bathrooms, large master bath! Lots of storage in spacious
crawl space! This home is the perfect way to start home ownership at a price
you can afford!
This house is really nice. It's on the smaller side of the homes we viewed today. It's right behind the old sugar mill. It's fully fenced so we could get a dog. :) The only thing I'm worried about this home is that there won't be enough room inside for Michael to practice karate during the winter.
505 S 1230 W, Spanish Fork UT 84660
BEDS
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BATHS
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SQFT
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YEAR
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ACRES
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4
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3
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2,081
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2007
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0.14
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Why buy a new home when
you can buy this "Like New" home with over $30,000 in upgrades? Home
is very well maintained inside and out. Private back yard with Vinyl fencing.
Very nice manicured yard. Great curb appeal! Functional floor plan with family
room off the kitchen. Square footage figures are provided as a courtesy
estimate only and was obtained from County
Records. Buyer is advised
to obtain an independent measurement.
This home is definitely a possibility! It is very nice and spacious inside. The owners were out of town, and were very particular about how we entered their house. They didn't want us to scare their cat. Man! That cat was spoiled! Kitty isn't even that spoiled! The cat had toys everywhere around the house, and a castle mad of scratching posts. Ha ha. We saw two other homes with a very similar floor plan to this one, but this was the only one with a half bath on the main floor. They also have a vegetable garden in the back.
449 W 200 S, Spanish Fork UT 84660
BEDS
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BATH
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SQFT
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YEAR
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ACRES
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4
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3
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2,162
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1998
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0.12
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IMMACULATE Spacious and
well lit four bedroom home in quiet Spanish Trails. New carpet through much of
the home and gorgeous granite throughout. Extra-Large vaulted master bedroom
with office nook, built in shelves, private master bath with separate toilet
and large walk-in closet. Quality craftsmanship shows throughout the home
starting with the exterior stucco and tile roof. The home is close to parks,
ball fields, shopping and the freeway, but is also close to walking trails,
rivers, and open space. Don't miss the wood burning fireplace with gas log
lighter, large laundry with sewing or craft area, upgraded fixtures throughout,
and the two car garage that easily fits a large truck and SUV with storage to
spare. Easy to show. Will entertain all offers. Please take a peek at the photo
tour.
This one was my favorite! It's also the most expensive... It has a fireplace, a jetted tub and a beautiful vaulted ceiling in the main room. I absolutely love the green door and shutters. They're so unique.
Look at the Living room! Gorgeous!
Tomorrow, Michael will see the last two. Fingers crossed, he'll like on of them and we can move forward from there.
