I finally found this great website where I can input my income and see what kind of mortgage I can afford. I was thrilled to find that I can technically afford a house of about 250K. I think I can find a good one for about 230K and then use the remainder of my money to furnish it. But I’m thrilled with these prospects. At least this way, I can narrow down my home search by price.
Finally! I was able to find a townhouse to rent for a few months that is exactly what I’m looking for. I was really worried up until now because I just wanted a nice quiet place for my dogs and me to live until we’re ready to move into our new townhouse, and I finally met with a woman who will be away from her townhouse for about three months and is willing to sublet it to me for that time. I am so thrilled because I will not only be able to see what a townhouse is like—so I can make sure I want to buy one—but I’ll also be able to have a nice residence for my dogs while we’re in housing limbo. Even more than me, they’re creatures of habit, and I was worried about finding a place that would work well with them.
I was worried about where I would stay in the interim between the lease ending on my current apartment and my move in date for my new townhouse (which I haven’t exactly chosen yet, but I’m talking with realtors). I’ve looked on Craig’s list, which I’m SO happy for, but I’ve just not been happy with the places I’ve seen….
So I’ll be moving in a few months to an area that has a nice housing community, but is still within commuting distance with my company. I hope that I’ll be able to get a raise soon, because my mortgage will be higher than my rent was—but at least this time I am putting money into an investment, so I’ll be happy to pay my mortgage each month.
