Tuesday, December 8, 2009

WE CLOSED!!!

YES. Today at 8am, our lawyer-in-law (wonderful Margaret's coinage) came over and we signed the documents. She pushed the send button on the wire transfer to pay the seller, so the deal is d-o-n-e.

We're looking for homeowner's insurance, and we're going to grieve the taxes. Right now, it's over $8,000 a year. Inconceivable.

Also, did you know you have to TIP the title person at closing?!?! I think it's only a New York thing, but that's another $100-$200 they surprise you with. Luckily, we didn't pay that because our lawyer did most of the legwork and we didn't have a traditional closing.

We're leaving on vacation on the 14th for about a month, so we can't start work right away. I'll be thinking obsessively of the house while trying to enjoy...Hawaii. It won't be all sun and surf, though, because...

...we got ENGAGED! Our wedding is in Hawaii, next April. We'll be spending a good chunk of our vacation on wedding planning. I immediately got a dress, but my mother's making me return it because she won't allow me to wear green on her big day. That's fine...I'll keep it for the second reception in New York.

3 comments:

  1. YAY!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations, you two -- on the house AND on your engagement. What a way to end the year!

    WELCOME TO NEWBURGH!

    Have an excellent vacation, and enjoy the last of your days not covered in plaster dust and lead paint chips. ;)

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  2. Yay! Congrats!!! I'll be keeping posted!!! I hope you are able to update us with many new details!

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  3. Congrats again, guys! It seems like this journey just started... in this millenium ;)

    I look forward to seeing the progress on your great house - and to seeing you more frequently now that you're in the 'Burgh.

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