Eric’s got some sense – and no smoke
buddy of mine makes a very good point about the recent passing of the Washington State indoor smoking ban, and the political system in general. http://www.livejournal.com/users/brothersterno/186294.html Let me say that I supported the smoking ban, and voted for it – though reluctantly. As a one time smoker, friend of smokers, and fan of many a dive bar, I have some mixed feelings about the ban. The bottom line for me personally is, I very much dislike cigarette smoke around me. As much as...
Read MoreSigning on Saturday
Finally! the docs arrived on the closing agent’s desk at about 4:30pm Friday. She has graciously offered to come into the office tomorrow (Saturday) morning to meet with us and sign the paperwork. I just realized, but this means I might actually.. you know.. OWN A HOUSE next week. … wow Anyway, nobody involved has been particularly impressed with the lenders we are going through. Our mortgage company and title company (I’ll release the names after the deal closes) have been...
Read MoreWaiting for signing…
Our closing agent has generously offered to stay late tonight for us to sign assuming our lenders can figure out how to properly spell our name today. We may be running over there at the last possible minute – how fun. Current Mood (a la LJ): Anxious Listening to: KUOW High Bandwidth Stream
Read MoreAlmost – but not quite there
Just when one starts to feel as though the whole process is not as bad as everyone says, and is actually pretty fun – you loose your control. The magic that goes on between the mortgage company, the underwriters, the lenders, the insurance company, and the closing agents is a pain! Let’s face it, any time 20+ people have to review and approve a series of complex legal and financial documents, things are bound to slow down.. yesterday, we hit that point. Due to an unfortunate delay...
Read MoreAlmost there!
We’ve (finally) gotten our home owners insurance policy in place. Documents have been ordered! the seller has a signing appointment setup with the title company for tomorrow! … nearly there now!
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