Last Thursday, Ross & I had the Home Inspection on our future abode. It was the most anticipated step of the house closing process, so we're happy it is finally over! It was time for the truth to be told about whether or not we were actually buying a livable home or buying a slum of a home that needed more repairs than it was worth. So we walked into this expecting the "worst-case" scenario.
Overall, the outcome of the inspection was better than we expected (but remember, our expectations were not high to begin with!). We knew we were walking into a house that needed repairs, especially a lot of cosmetic repairs. But we're ok with ugly. Remember how much I dreamed about owning an ugly house to fix-up and make our own?! Ross is even so excited, that he's helping me build a new blog where we can document all the work we do on the house :) (more to come on that later!) After all, we're just 2 normal homebuyers that know zilch about home repairs, so we were braced for any surprises!
The home inspection basically stated that we need to update some electrical work (the breaker box was the original from the house built in 1956, receptacles need to be rewired, etc.), some plumbing issues need to be resolved (a few leaky pipes, bathroom sink and shower don't work, etc.) and a few other issues. Basically, everything Ross & I had already talked about wanting (and needing!) to fix as soon as we get our hands on this house, were in the report, so it came as no surprise.
So now that the most anticipated step is over with, we are ecstatic and still moving forward with the purchase of this house. Hopefully now it's smooth sailing until the December 20th Closing Date :)
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