Yes, I have been on stress over drive these last few months and it has wreaked havoc on my life. Results of stress = loss of sleep, increase in weight and, more recently, pains in my chest! Why you ask...well, first I got a new job, then I got another new job via promotion(more responsibility, and going on three months doing my old and new job simultaneously), and then as if that is not enough let's add buying a home in the mix.
You may recall my previous post from a couple of months ago; that home is not the one I will hopefully be moving into soon. Due to some lovely FHA guidelines and that particular HOA, I was unable to purchase that home. That deal lasted 2 weeks and then I was out on the hunt again. Success on home number 2 with almost the same features and only a couple miles away. Best part is it was way less money which was an added bonus. So, weeks later and nearly $500 of out of pocket costs for an appraisal, I lose house number 2 for a super low appraisal. At that point I was on the verge of defeat thinking this is not my time! I gave it one more chance and found a single family home for the same price, but bigger square footage and double garage. It's been nearly a month since the offer was accepted and I've been on pins and needles the entire time waiting for appraisals and paperwork to get done. Given the unique situation of the home I was buying, 2 appraisals were needed. Through all of this, I was also trying to find someone to take my lease so I wouldn't have to pay ridiculous fees. As of today I have my apartment leased and the 2 appraisals have come in great! The bad comes in the fact that today was supposed to be my closing day...nope...here I sit waiting for another week or so. I have to be out of my apartment this weekend so will be moving my stuff into the garage of the home and then living out of a bag until I can get to my stuff.
Phew...what a life! For the sake of my sanity and apparently now my health, I hope things calm down fast!!
