We thought about going to Galveston since it's such a nice warm day with sunshine (70s) but then Jer remembered a legal paper we need to get turned in to be able to sell the condo. And on the way we could stop at Costco for more canned chicken and at the temple to see if they have pass-along cards in the distribution center there. On our way we realized we needed to change our info at the EZTag store. There is a freeway here that requires a toll and if you have a little tag on your windshield it just registers as you go under the receptors so that you don't have to have money every time. It just takes it out of your credit card. We got the little tag when we got here but needed to tell them our new Texas licenses. We did that and went on our way. The lady was so nice.
The temple and the distribution center were both closed (we were hoping but no luck) but I got a good picture of the redbud tree that was on the temple grounds. We have been driving by them all over town and they are so beautiful!! I needed a picture of one.
About the house: the termite inspection must have been fine because we didn't hear anymore about it and then they did the real inspection and found a couple little things to take care of like adjusting the furnace so it burns with a blue flame instead of yellow, replacing a cracked window in the basement, repairing the plug in the little bathroom and tacking up one of the fascia on the south end of the house. All small and simple to do. The realty office got the furnace and window repaired and the neighbor did the electrical (since he's an electrician) and the fascia.
And the next day we heard that they had had the appraisal (that we have been dreading for fear they would say it wasn't worth as much as we need) and the buyers adjusted their terms so that we will still get what they originally would have given us. They didn't tell us what the appraisal came to but they lowered the price offered by $2000 and reduced the closing cost expected from us by $2000. SO...we think we are out of the dark and on the downside toward getting it sold with enough money to get a good house here. Jer said they would have talked to their bank about what they would be able to borrow and would have adjusted the offer accordingly. We are expecting no more problems or hangups!! They need to have their finances all together by next Tuesday and then the closing is on the 18th. It's still too much to believe that it really will be done and we can move on toward getting settled.
I have determined not to even look at the Houston real estate website because it only causes me anxiety and disappointment. I will just let the realtor find and take us when we have the money.
Yesterday the man decided he wanted a tablet so he could have it handy to read scriptures and take to church instead of his great big books. We went to Best Buy and got him a nice little Samsung tablet and there was a sales person there that explained it all to us and got it set up for him. He likes it a lot.
If the weather is still good on Friday we may go to Galveston then. We will see.
And some really good news is that Kathy and Grace will be coming in April during Spring Break!! What a joy! It will be so good to see them and do some fun things while they are here. We are pretty boring and stodgy so we need some fresh young blood to get us moving and thinking about different things. Jer is checking out all the touristy things in the area as we speak. :o)
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