The Big News

I've not said anything here because I am terrified of jinxing it, but I can't keep it in anymore. I'm too excited.

It was unexpected (as some of the best things in life are; see photo below for proof):
But it's exciting, nonetheless.

Folks, we're about to be homeowners. Yep. Team Thomason is moving its home base about a mile west. We're buying a townhouse-style condo here in our town. We got an amazing deal and managed to make the financing work with nothing down (it's complicated and the result of (1) a half-hour long conversation with one of my contacts at a local community bank full of "what if we..." and some really awesome creative legal thinking - it was so fun and (2) an awesome seller who was/is willing to work with us).

OK, so, we're scheduled to close on July 1, but we're probably moving before that so our landlord can get our apartment rented. I'm sad to be leaving this apartment. We've lived here for three years, we have amazing neighbors and an awesome commute, and BOTH OF MY BABIES CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL TO THIS PLACE - BWAHAHAHA! - but we are so excited to be paying "rent" to ourselves. AND it won't be much more expensive than our current rent, even with taxes, condo fees, etc. Score. AND I'm saving a ton of money on attorney's fees by doing most of the work myself (rock on!).

Plus, the new place has a pool. :)

It's a two bedroom with a finished basement we'll be using as a third bedroom, and it's perfect for us. It's move-in ready, but we can still make some changes to make it ours. It's only got one major flaw (we'll need to replace the 50-year-old furnace) but given that we're getting such a great deal, we'll take it.

All that said, especially in my line of work, I understand that it's not done until it's done. So we're cautious. But we're SO EXCITED!!!!

So - want to come for a visit??