Possible House

Mike and I have looked at quite a few houses lately, and we've settled on one. It's small, just over 860 square feet. And from a cosmetic standpoint, it's got that old-person-stuck-in-the-70s vibe. But the roof, furnace, electric system, and air conditioning are newer. The kitchen and bathroom were remodeled within the past few years. The appliances are newer and can be included in the sale. The neighborhood is safe. There are two big parks and a library within walking distance. It's in Bay View, which is a nice active neighborhood in Milwaukee, but isn't as rowdy as the East Side, where we used to live.

So, yes. This is terrifying.

My mom asked me if my friends were nervous about buying a house. I don't think they were, at least not as nervous as I am. But a lot of my friends bought houses a few years ago during the crazy housing market when people were being pre-approved for tons of money and everyone was saying, "Yeah, yeah, buy a house!" After the housing crash it was kind of sobering. But I've run the numbers again and again, and we can afford it. It's just kind of scary.

Hopefully we'll get in tomorrow to talk to our agent and make the offer. We'll see how it goes.

In other news, yesterday I wore a pair of capri pants that I wore before I was pregnant. Hooray! That made my day.