The Floorplan!

Is it dorky or obsessive (or both?) that I stayed up so late tonight to finish mapping out my condo's floorplan in Visio? I just couldn't stop until it was finished PERFECTLY. And it all started with trying to send a contractor measurements for counters.... *sigh*

Anyway, take a look! There are a couple areas that are probably not as accurate, but I'd say it's pretty good for not having exact measurements of every room!

The Home Renovation Planning Begins!

Over a month until closing time and I've already begun devising an evil plan to overhaul the kitchen! …In an economically friendly way, of course!


It all started with an ugly faux brick backsplash… Are you ready for this? Then came the stove because it’s very dated and near its last bake. And because it’s a drop in stove, it makes sense to replace the ugly counters since we’ll have to cut into them anyway. THEN the cabinets because they are old and terribly painted and because we’ll have to cut into that to install a freestanding stove and an above the stove microwave….AND THEN if I’m going to be replacing the cabinets and the counter, why not put in the wood floors that I want to replace the 70s laminate that’s peeling in the pantry??? Whew!!

I mean, it’s all in the spirit of not having to live through a nasty kitchen renovation and taking advantage of the overlapping month between having my condo and my rental.

As of now, here are the components of my dream kitchen:

1. Warm wood floor (install by myself, my dad, and potentially my lil bro)

2. White cabinets (installed by my pops and bro – and me as an assistant!)

3. Under cabinet lighting

4. Black/Grey solid surface/stone OR butcher block counter

5. New single tub sink

6. Stainless steel appliances: glass top electric stove, over-the-stove microwave, bottom freezer fridge

7. Breakfast bar even with the counter

8. New light fixture


Here are some pictures to get the creative juices flowing…

Late Night News

gotta make a late night post for really exciting late night news... from my phone at that and i have no use of caps or exclamation points which really does this a disservice. my offer on the westwood condo is accepted .exclamation points. they did counter but only with silly small things like the escrow account, so everything that really mattered to me like the price, closing costs and the extended closing date are a done deal. yay for not having mortgage and rent in the same month. and yay for becoming a first time home owner. ahhh the adventures of an adventurer..... hehe

Offer #3 in the works!

After another round in West Seattle, covering the last of possibilities, offer #3 is in the works. It's the only 2 bed/2 bath left within my price range and criteria. Because the listing price is so low, it leaves me with the ability to update the kitchen and bathroom surfaces (counters, possibly a new stove, back splashes, etc) and spiff it up really nice with paint and all the Jessie-touches necessary. So keep that in mind as you watch the video below. Lots of potential!!! Once these minor updates are made (which will also be really fun!), it'll be a great condo and a great investment.

Here's the listing (last on the list): http://locator.nwmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Locator&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=I9xUF6hi%2BAmcF%2B8gU%2BqONiR7nQRTbrvilg3PeSCx1q8%3D&KeyRid=1&Include_Search_Criteria=

Here's the video I took as we toured it tonight:


Enjoy!

Tuesday Night Tour

The Tuesday night West Seattle tour consists of SEVEN properties. We'll see how these go. For those of you dedicated followers, here is the link to what I'm checking out tonight. There are still others on the "Maybe" list aside from these. Since it changes so frequently, it's hard to keep a list updated!

Update on last property post: #1 is out, #2 is out unless they dramatically drop the price, #3 is still in the running (I'm seeing another unit in the same building tonight).

Send good vibes!

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Offer Update

Condo #1 is a no. After making an offer Friday afternoon and what seemed like the longest weekend EVER, I heard back Sunday afternoon that my offer was too low. What can ya do?? Looks like I'll be looking at 1 bed/1 bath condos here on out. Unless, of course, I strike it lucky and find a treasure in West Seattle! Here's to hoping!