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Buying a House?

Then take some advice from Jo at Spin the Moon. She understands what makes a good house –

The first time we saw the house, it was horrible. The entryway and halls were sponge painted in purple, yellow and orange. The kitchen still had the avocado green, harvest gold, and burnt orange striped wallpaper leftover from the 70’s remodel, with the harvest gold stove to match.

Er… ok, so she bought a house that needs a little love. At least it has some nice extras:

It was not without its charms. It had enough bedrooms for everyone. It had a fireplace, albeit one that was so covered in years of soot the hearth was shiny black. It had a huge picture window looking out into the backyard. It had a greenhouse, offering me the opportunity to kill plants more professionally.

Er… well… perhaps you should study Jo’s homebuying tips anyway. Like I’ve always said, “If you can’t be a good example, then try to be a horrible warning.”

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4 responses to “Buying a House?”

  1. spinthemoon Avatar
    spinthemoon

    So what are you saying?

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  2. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Um…. that I’m sure your house is lovely. Finally. 😛

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  3. may Avatar
    may

    My husband and I just bought a beautiful home and I must say it is a lot of work especially for first timer. There are a lot of things to consider and even after the buying process; there are still a lot of problems waiting to be solve.
    Here is a link which I think is really helpful for first time buyer. It summaries the things that you need to consider before you make that final decision.

    http://mortgageratesplus.com/article-buying-a-home-329.html

    Hope it helps!!!

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  4. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    THanks for the link, May. I think it’s too late for Jo, though. 😯

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Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.

Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.

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