Friday, June 8, 2012

NVR Mortgage and other ramblings...

Well, just when I had given up all hope on ever speaking to someone from NVR, Michelle called me yesterday afternoon.  I'll see what they offer, but I believe in my case BB&T may be the best choice. 

I wasn't sure if I should work with a Real Estate agent or not.  Actually 3 weeks ago, I was totally lost.  Who knew the builder/sales rep would provide a welcome package which basically outlined what should happen and when.  Duh...right, lol.  Guess I should have known.  Anyhoo, I am working with an agent and I figured he would help me through the process....so, why has my sales rep been much more helpful.  It's only been a week since I signed the purchase agreement contract and I am hoping that maybe, possibly, hopefully I hear from my agent soon.  Even just a hellooooo, are you still there email or phone call will do.

That's it for now...oh, I rode by the site yesterday, seems they are putting down the foundation for the model.  My sales rep said it should be completed by July!!  July!!! Then I'll be able to get an actual idea of the set up.

Another thing...I have been wanting to adopt a pet for the longest.  So now I am day dreaming about adopting a cat...and having that cat meet me at the door (lol, I have a friend who teased me mercilessly because I thought the cat would actually do that) and keep me company. 

And one last thing...espresso cabinets...I picked those out initially but am having some serious second thoughts.  I don't know if the cabinets would look good with hardwoods.  I have searched the internet and found a few pics of the color combination and I'm not completely sold on it.  So I have until the 16th to make changes.  I need to that this weekend.  Or maybe my kitchen floor could be tile instead...I don't know.  I just want everything to look good and my intuition is telling me it may not. 

Well...that's it (yes, that's really it) for now.  Have a grand weekend!!


11 comments:

  1. Hi, just found your blog. I am in my last week before closing, I have espresso cabinets and dark wood floors. Looks great in my opinion

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    1. Thanks Kim, good to know your hardwood and cabinets look great! There's just something about the espresso cabinets, I love the look (or thought) of them with the Santa Cecilia granite.

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    2. Oh and congrats on almost being done with this process!

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  2. It is good you have an agent because having them is no cost to you and you can use them as another set of eyes. If they are not following up with you I would reach out to them.

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    1. I think the most new home buyers don't realize there is no cost to use an agent. You're right about him being a second set of eyes...I plan on contacting him tomorrow.

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  3. We are using a real estate agent too! Before we decided to build we looked at a TON of resales in our area. I felt extremely bad when we decided to build because I thought I had wasted our real estate agent's time, but when I expressed that to our Sales rep she said we were more than welcome to bring him in on this deal.
    I was so relieved and he has been really helpful. He actually built a Ryan home 2 years ago, so he's told us what to look for, what to expect, and offered lots of advice.
    Good luck with everything.

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    1. Thanks! Good luck to you as well! My agent built a home...25 yrs ago, lol. But he was with me when I signed the purchase contract and offered some words of advice.

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  4. I just found your blog! I wanted to tell you that my cat totally greets me at the door :)

    You can find my blog at buildingouryorkshire.blogspot.com

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    1. Nos you've got me excited about a cat, lol.

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    2. Cleaning the litter box is no fun! Get a dog!

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    3. I'll take the litter box over scooping dog poop. ;)

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