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We've bought a house !!!!!
We have finally got a house............
It came on the market last Monday afternoon.....viewed it on Tuesday morning and by 2.30pm on Tuesday they had already had two offers - ours was accepted !!!! Arranged our mortgage with RBC.... got 5.2% fixed for 5 years Had our inspection on Sunday....boy he was thorough...he even wanted to know what plants were under the snow!!!! he really knew his stuff, it took 3.5 hours and he grilled the owners about everything. We were very pleased when he told us they had looked after the property and it had been finished to a high standard.....what a relief. So last night the two conditions were removed and we have gone 'SOLD'..... we get the keys 15th March. So we are off to Sherwood Park , and it's all R2D2 fault :p We are off to see the children's new school today, I am so nervous, the school they are in is great and they are doing so well. I do feel very guilty making them move...but what can we do, the house prices in this area are so expensive! We love Sherwood Park, it has a great feel to it, and everyone tells us it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We have a wonderful realtor, she is a very genuine person, and we really trust her. She has always been just a call away. Very easy to deal with. So if anyone wants her name please PM me.........and I am more than happy to recommend her. Linda |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4290601)
We have finally got a house............
It came on the market last Monday afternoon.....viewed it on Tuesday morning and by 2.30pm on Tuesday they had already had two offers - ours was accepted !!!! Arranged our mortgage with RBC.... got 5.2% fixed for 5 years Had our inspection on Sunday....boy he was thorough...he even wanted to know what plants were under the snow!!!! he really knew his stuff, it took 3.5 hours and he grilled the owners about everything. We were very pleased when he told us they had looked after the property and it had been finished to a high standard.....what a relief. So last night the two conditions were removed and we have gone 'SOLD'..... we get the keys 15th March. So we are off to Sherwood Park , and it's all R2D2 fault :p We are off to see the children's new school today, I am so nervous, the school they are in is great and they are doing so well. I do feel very guilty making them move...but what can we do, the house prices in this area are so expensive! We love Sherwood Park, it has a great feel to it, and everyone tells us it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We have a wonderful realtor, she is a very genuine person, and we really trust her. She has always been just a call away. Very easy to deal with. So if anyone wants her name please PM me.........and I am more than happy to recommend her. Linda And what happened to property is too expensive in Alberta????? We're heading east???? :p :p :D Seriously Congrats and welcome to the Expat Alberta Property owning Family. ;) |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4290601)
We have finally got a house............
It came on the market last Monday afternoon.....viewed it on Tuesday morning and by 2.30pm on Tuesday they had already had two offers - ours was accepted !!!! Arranged our mortgage with RBC.... got 5.2% fixed for 5 years Had our inspection on Sunday....boy he was thorough...he even wanted to know what plants were under the snow!!!! he really knew his stuff, it took 3.5 hours and he grilled the owners about everything. We were very pleased when he told us they had looked after the property and it had been finished to a high standard.....what a relief. So last night the two conditions were removed and we have gone 'SOLD'..... we get the keys 15th March. So we are off to Sherwood Park , and it's all R2D2 fault :p We are off to see the children's new school today, I am so nervous, the school they are in is great and they are doing so well. I do feel very guilty making them move...but what can we do, the house prices in this area are so expensive! We love Sherwood Park, it has a great feel to it, and everyone tells us it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We have a wonderful realtor, she is a very genuine person, and we really trust her. She has always been just a call away. Very easy to deal with. So if anyone wants her name please PM me.........and I am more than happy to recommend her. Linda Congrats on your house purchase !!! Cant wait to be in the same position as you. May your new home bring you all of the happiness you and your family deserve. BE st wishes Gaynor x |
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Congratulations! :)
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Best of luck in your new home.
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That's great news, Linda. All the best in Sherwood Park. :-)
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That's great news Linda! So envious of you :p
We looked at houses here again last weekend and I could cry at what they're asking for them.:( I'm glad that you've decided to stay in Alberta too....a move to another province might seem like a great and rational idea but there is so much involved and it's just another risk.....not like you're relocating from Manchester to Nottingham when you weigh up the distance factor! I've told Warren (my OH) that I really don't want to leave Alberta and if we can get on the property ladder here then we'll be different people all together.....even if it means buying in a small town out of Red Deer. Just need to land that permanent job first to get the needed mortgage advice :rolleyes: Well done to you all, Jaycee |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4290601)
We have finally got a house............
It came on the market last Monday afternoon.....viewed it on Tuesday morning and by 2.30pm on Tuesday they had already had two offers - ours was accepted !!!! Arranged our mortgage with RBC.... got 5.2% fixed for 5 years Had our inspection on Sunday....boy he was thorough...he even wanted to know what plants were under the snow!!!! he really knew his stuff, it took 3.5 hours and he grilled the owners about everything. We were very pleased when he told us they had looked after the property and it had been finished to a high standard.....what a relief. So last night the two conditions were removed and we have gone 'SOLD'..... we get the keys 15th March. So we are off to Sherwood Park , and it's all R2D2 fault :p We are off to see the children's new school today, I am so nervous, the school they are in is great and they are doing so well. I do feel very guilty making them move...but what can we do, the house prices in this area are so expensive! We love Sherwood Park, it has a great feel to it, and everyone tells us it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We have a wonderful realtor, she is a very genuine person, and we really trust her. She has always been just a call away. Very easy to deal with. So if anyone wants her name please PM me.........and I am more than happy to recommend her. Linda Fantastic News :D So pleased for you all Sh Pk is lovely. We all wish you happy times in your new home. Don't forget to PM a number so I can call and say hi, it will be great to hear all about your new home and I think our girls want to meet and say hi. We land 27th Jan and take possession on the 2nd Feb, so your welcome to pop in to us in St. Albert too. Also Debbie (R2D2) and Ki you're welcome too, it will be nice to meet up again. Congrats again and bye for now Elli :) xx |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4290601)
So we are off to Sherwood Park , and it's all R2D2 fault :p
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Congrats Linda - hope you will all be very happy - how exciting !!
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Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4290613)
OH????
And what happened to property is too expensive in Alberta????? We're heading east???? :p :p :D Seriously Congrats and welcome to the Expat Alberta Property owning Family. ;) It has been a rollercoaster of emotions though.....last Monday we visited a couple of showhouses within 10 mins of our rental....Jayman wanted $518,000 for their basic detached :scared: Landmark were $460,000. The plots were around the $200,000. That's crazy money!!! Hence us thinking seriously about Ontario. We arrived home feeling very depressed to a message telling of the house in Sherwood Park.....the rest you know !!!! Thanks for everyones kind words.... Linda |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4291642)
We arrived home feeling very depressed to a message telling of the house in Sherwood Park.....the rest you know !!!! Thanks for everyones kind words.... Linda where can we find pictures? Does it have room for Visitors from Calgary?? Can the OH fit a pool table in the basement??? These things we need to know. ;) :D |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291771)
SO..............
where can we find pictures? Does it have room for Visitors from Calgary?? Can the OH fit a pool table in the basement??? These things we need to know. ;) :D |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Ruby Murray
(Post 4291790)
Never mind the pool table in the basement....does it have it's own wetbar too :beer: :D ;)
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Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291798)
The only trouble with a wet bar is................................................ .................................................. .................. I always slip on the floor.
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291771)
SO..............
where can we find pictures? Does it have room for Visitors from Calgary?? Can the OH fit a pool table in the basement??? These things we need to know. ;) :D Linda |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4291972)
It sure does.......both....room for visitors, pool table and air hockey and that's just the basement!!!!
Linda No wetbar then? ;) Jaycee |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4291972)
It sure does.......both....room for visitors, pool table and air hockey and that's just the basement!!!!
Linda SWEEEEET!! |
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Congratulations! House buying in Alberta is FUN isn't it! :D
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Originally Posted by Morwenna
(Post 4292042)
Congratulations! House buying in Alberta is FUN isn't it! :D
I hated the feeling of viewing houses, knowing that if we wanted it, you pretty much had to write the offer on the kitchen table before you left..... We felt so rushed, we actually wrote the offer in our truck.......:ohmy: But never mind, it's all done and dusted, just want to move in now...patients not one of my strong points!!!! Linda |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4291972)
It sure does.......both....room for visitors, pool table and air hockey and that's just the basement!!!!
Linda Congrats to you all Linda! Exciting innit? :D :beer: |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4291972)
It sure does.......both....room for visitors, pool table and air hockey and that's just the basement!!!!
Linda Now all you need is mike holmes around to build you a fancy bathroom/shower stall. Remember in Canada you need at least 1 bathroom per person :D |
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Originally Posted by neill
(Post 4298161)
Nice!!!
Now all you need is mike holmes around to build you a fancy bathroom/shower stall. Remember in Canada you need at least 1 bathroom per person :D Now where's Mr Holmes number. Linda |
Re: We've bought a house !!!!!
Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4290601)
We have finally got a house............
It came on the market last Monday afternoon.....viewed it on Tuesday morning and by 2.30pm on Tuesday they had already had two offers - ours was accepted !!!! Arranged our mortgage with RBC.... got 5.2% fixed for 5 years Had our inspection on Sunday....boy he was thorough...he even wanted to know what plants were under the snow!!!! he really knew his stuff, it took 3.5 hours and he grilled the owners about everything. We were very pleased when he told us they had looked after the property and it had been finished to a high standard.....what a relief. So last night the two conditions were removed and we have gone 'SOLD'..... we get the keys 15th March. So we are off to Sherwood Park , and it's all R2D2 fault :p We are off to see the children's new school today, I am so nervous, the school they are in is great and they are doing so well. I do feel very guilty making them move...but what can we do, the house prices in this area are so expensive! We love Sherwood Park, it has a great feel to it, and everyone tells us it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We have a wonderful realtor, she is a very genuine person, and we really trust her. She has always been just a call away. Very easy to deal with. So if anyone wants her name please PM me.........and I am more than happy to recommend her. Linda Congrats !! :thumbup: I'm glad you stayed in Alberta too!!! Danielle xx |
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Congratulations!!!! When's the big moving day? I'm moving into my new place in 2 weeks time and I'm soooooo excited, so i know exactly how you're feeling!!
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Originally Posted by TrishB
(Post 4299355)
Congratulations!!!! When's the big moving day? I'm moving into my new place in 2 weeks time and I'm soooooo excited, so i know exactly how you're feeling!!
Best of Luck, Jaycee x |
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Originally Posted by Ruby Murray
(Post 4301846)
Great news Trish, hope you'll be really happy in your new home.
Best of Luck, Jaycee x Thanks - I've been living in a horrible old log cabin for the past year, its so bad I cried so much during the summer (as the water gushed into the basement every time it rained hard and every day coming home from work to the nasty damp smell). No heating upstairs in the bedrooms - brrrrr. There are so many gaps between the logs I think that I'm responsible for the mild winter so far!! I'm keeping the town warm! My new place is fab - needs a bit of work done in the spring (new shingles, gutters, etc), but that's half the fun of moving. I'm sooo looking forward to buying paint and getting mucky! It's over twice the size of where I am now so I'm gonna rattle round inside. And the best thing about it ... it's all mine!! No whinging husband getting under my feet anymore!! Hurrah!! I can furnish/decorate, etc how I want it! So roll on 3rd Feb!!! (Sorry to hijack your thread Linda P - good luck for March 15th!) |
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We had a call yesterday 8.10am to tell us that our container had arrived in Edmonton and could we go straight to the customs office to claim it.....
err....NO, hubby's in work and I have kid's to take to and from school (early finish on a Thursday) :ohmy: oh well.....we have a bit of a problem then, it actually arrived two days ago and they hadn't informed anyone, so they want to charge $175 per day until it's cleared!!!!!:eek: He then went on to explain he could argue for the previous two days, but not for the next few days until we claimed it, as we are expected to go pretty much straight away. I had to get hubby out of work (not easy for nurses) and we rushed to the office. Wow I was impressed with how easy it was once we got there....asked us few questions...such as did we clean the tent pegs and were the kid's scooters motorised (they should be so lucky) and that was it!!!! off we go thank you very much!!!!! They also queeried the fact that hubby's work permit runs out April and his new one has not arrived yet, but, we had our letter from his employer stating he had been given a two year extension, so it wasn't a problem. We were then told that to store our container until we move into the new house (15th March) it was going to cost $890, so I am having it delivered here and we will have to sit on boxes for two months :eek: So I am now moving from room to room making as much space as poss....there will be no crevice left unfilled come Monday!!!! It will be so worth it in the end (I have to keep telling myself this:thumbup: ) Linda |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4302770)
We had a call yesterday 8.10am to tell us that our container had arrived in Edmonton and could we go straight to the customs office to claim it.....
err....NO, hubby's in work and I have kid's to take to and from school (early finish on a Thursday) :ohmy: oh well.....we have a bit of a problem then, it actually arrived two days ago and they hadn't informed anyone, so they want to charge $175 per day until it's cleared!!!!!:eek: He then went on to explain he could argue for the previous two days, but not for the next few days until we claimed it, as we are expected to go pretty much straight away. I had to get hubby out of work (not easy for nurses) and we rushed to the office. Wow I was impressed with how easy it was once we got there....asked us few questions...such as did we clean the tent pegs and were the kid's scooters motorised (they should be so lucky) and that was it!!!! off we go thank you very much!!!!! They also queeried the fact that hubby's work permit runs out April and his new one has not arrived yet, but, we had our letter from his employer stating he had been given a two year extension, so it wasn't a problem. We were then told that to store our container until we move into the new house (15th March) it was going to cost $890, so I am having it delivered here and we will have to sit on boxes for two months :eek: So I am now moving from room to room making as much space as poss....there will be no crevice left unfilled come Monday!!!! It will be so worth it in the end (I have to keep telling myself this:thumbup: ) Linda Deb x |
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Originally Posted by R2D2
(Post 4302828)
Linda, if you're struggling for space and want to shove a few boxes in our basement, just give us a shout.! As long as its not a grand piano, I don't mind at all !!!
Deb x |
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Ahhhh.......Thanks you guys!!!
I have cleared the garage and bought some plastic to go on the floor....now we will see what fits in!!!!! I was in a state of panic thinking we would be climbing over boxes to get to bed...or anywhere else for that matter!!! but looking at the garage I think we will manage. It's only for 8 weeks :eek: Thanks both of you .......that is a very kind offer. Does that offer extend to children :thumbup: Linda |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4304406)
Does that offer extend to children :thumbup: Linda Can they shovel snow? Walk Dogs? Fill and empty Dishwashers? Iron? Make Coffee? If you can answer yes to any three of the above then MAYBE yes. :sneaky: |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4305002)
How old are they?
Can they shovel snow? Walk Dogs? Fill and empty Dishwashers? Iron? Make Coffee? If you can answer yes to any three of the above then MAYBE yes. :sneaky: Yes....Yes.... and yes!!!!! Congratulations...... they come as a pair mind you!!! Son lives for shovelling snow, and daughter is desperate for a dog !!! they were made for you!!! And together they live to wind each other up (and me in the process:mad: ) I love them to bit's really...honest!!!:thumbup: Linda ps...when do you want them??? :D |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4305028)
Yes....Yes.... and yes!!!!!
Congratulations...... they come as a pair mind you!!! Son lives for shovelling snow, and daughter is desperate for a dog !!! they were made for you!!! And together they live to wind each other up (and me in the process:mad: ) I love them to bit's really...honest!!!:thumbup: Linda ps...when do you want them??? :D |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4305031)
Ages please???
Linda |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4305046)
8 & 6 :thumbup:
Linda So small and easily locked in the basement.:sneaky: We could probably fit them under the deck too IF they got REALLY out of hand. :D |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4305049)
AHHHHHH
So small and easily locked in the basement.:sneaky: We could probably fit them under the deck too IF they got REALLY out of hand. :D She'd like an elephant...never forgets and boy can she hold a grudge!!! But never mind, in approx 45 mins, my son is off on a play date to a farm.....lots of snow tunnels to be dug with his friend. I don't get him back until about 7pm!!! Myself and my baby are off for a girlie day at West Ed Mall....we don't get much time on our own, so it will be nice. I am not use to them being away from me.......I will miss him after a couple of hours....I must be mad!!! Linda |
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Originally Posted by Linda P
(Post 4305064)
Good luck.....my daughter (6) would hunt you down!!!
She'd like an elephant...never forgets and boy can she hold a grudge!!! Linda |
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Originally Posted by Ruby Murray
(Post 4305073)
Hey Linda, get ready for many turbulent years then! My daughter is 9 and is exactly the same....strong willed and stubborn, overly sensitive, remembers EVERYTHING that was said and done to her over the years and has difficulty forgiving. I love her to bits and I call her my baby-girl....but she is definitely the cause of my high stress levels! Watch this space....I'll be posting for parental advice for her soon :eek:
Any Guns Gangstas or Hos in tow? |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4305076)
Did son get home in one peice?
Any Guns Gangstas or Hos in tow? |
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