accumulation...

so after many months of waiting and planning on my little piece of real estate, I have come to accumulate many, many things and oddities in anticipation of a close of escrow date.  not that anyone is interested [and pretty much because I just felt like blogging], but I have compiled a list of my stuff that needs a home...

• 5 piece Annapolis gathering table
• Shark "Lift Away" Vacuum
• Calphalon 10-piece Cookware Set
• 5 qt. Crock Pot
• Shark Garment Steamer
• Magic Bullet (hells yeah!)
• Silverware - 8 setting
• Cookie Sheets
• Salad Spinner
• Measuring Spoons
• Pyrex Measuring Cups
• Collanders
• Wine Glasses (thx manda)
• Margarita Glasses (also amanda)
• Guacamole Mortar & Pistol (and again, manda...)
• 12 piece glass Pyrex Bakeware Set
• Throw Blanket
• Various Pictures/Frames
• Christmas Decor/Ornaments
• and other stuff I'm sure I'm missing....

slowly but surely...

Mortgage Insurance company got the paperwork yesterday...waiting for an answer from them before the full contract!  Please Lord let me get into this house before my birthday...

here we go again...

So today, we FINALLY got some news on Orchid.  The offer was submitted December 6 (I believe) and B of A decided not to suck so much and got back to us within a month even with the holidays falling right in the middle.  So, here's the story: while we do not have a "fully executed contract" yet, we were told today that the contract is accepted in full, with the exception of the home warranty; basically, the bank accepted the offer of $107,000 (which just blows my mind) and agreed to pay all closing costs, but not warranties on the appliances...  

As of today, we are looking at a closing date of February 11, or a few days later depending on final negotiations.  Apparently, the bank is wanting cash contribution from the seller, so hopefully that goes smoothly...

While I am over the moon about the news, I still am not believing the closing date of the 11th, and frankly, I won't believe anything until inspection clears and we open escrow...  stay tuned!