I am now a homeowner... at least in contract.
I've written the check for the rest of my earnest money on my new one bedroom (plus den) condo. I've never written a check that large in my life. I've just met up with my real estate agent and handed off the check. My real estate attorney has settled the contract and my mortgage broker assures me that come November i'll have a mortgage for the rest. I am on my way to owning my first home.
I'd like to say that I'm thrilled but I'm a little petrified. I am looking forward to it of course, but the "being an adult" thing still seems a little bit beyond my means. I am anxious for the day when I can wake up in my new bedroom and look out upon the fresh growth of flowers and vegetables on my deck... but all this stuff in the middle scares me. I have three months to save and save some more. Speaking of saving, go bid on my eBay auctions if you please.