Project: Home Ownership
My obsession for 2015 is to become a home owner. My apartment is littered with papers containing wish-lists, must-have lists, must-avoid lists, calculations, and floor plans for if I resort to building my own little dream home.
This will likely be one of the biggest steps of my adult life. I am dedicating a section of my blog to sharing my experience and the knowledge that I gain along the way. ...
I have been sleeping on the mattress that came with my house for almost five years now. It was a nice mattress, but it has officially reached the point of needing to be replaced. I apologize in advance if this post sounds like an advertisement. I’m just so glad that…
“Unfair Mom”, my super-hero alter-ego has always been an independent, successful woman, living in a 3 bedroom house with a nice yard. Real-life “Michelle” has been raising her daughter in an apartment for almost 9 years now. What was supposed to be a short-term housing solution has lasted far too…
As my dream of real-life home ownership becomes closer to being a reality, I think it is time I write down what my requirements are in a home and what my desires are. Published on my blog, this is really meant to be more of a reference for my realtor…
Despite earning a decent hourly wage, arthritis and chronic migraines (triggered by a car wreck years ago) leave me only able to work part time. I am unable to save for a 20% down payment. Traditional home loans are out of the picture. I am sure what little I can…
“Unfair Mom”, my super-hero alter-ego has always been an independent, successful woman, living in a 3 bedroom house with a nice yard. Real-life Michelle has been raising her daughter in an apartment for almost 9 years now. What was supposed to be a short-term housing solution has lasted far too…