Apr 7, 2015

Protecting or preparing

We had an instant connection with Linda, the lady we bought the house from. She has been so patient with us and so kind. She grew up in the house and when her mother passed away she inherited the property. She told us she'd been praying for the people who were going to buy it and don't you know we've been praying for this place and now Linda too.

One of our pastor's message's that's really stuck with me was about "God protecting or preparing" when you feel like doors keep closing. It's hard for me not to question God's plan when certain opportunities and events don't work out the way I think they should. Oh how easily I forget it's in way better hands than my own and God is working for my good no matter what it may seem in current circumstances.

We truly feel blessed to have the opportunity to buy a home and looking back we're thankful for the offers that didn't go through that led us to the white house. I pray that I am obedient to God's plan and that everyone we come in contact with through this process see's Him through us.

Apr 6, 2015

Closing

Wohoo! We finally closed on the house April 1, 2015. April Fools, I know how appropriate? The loan process has been daunting to say the least. We purchased our home using a HomeStyle Renovation Loan. This loan gives us the ability to bundle the purchase price of the house with our renovation costs upfront, leaving us with one monthly mortgage payment. We started the process back in December of 2014 so if you're ready for 4 months of intense paperwork, phone calls, emails and coordination of seller, contractor, loan officer, mortgage company and appraiser, then maybe this loan is for you? Although the process wasn't a breeze, we feel in the end this was the best product for us so we can begin renovations right away. Ready or not here we go! Welcome to The White House Reno!