It looks like I'm really doing this

[lillian13]

We are good to go. I have been prequalified for a home loan! It took longer than I thought it would because my mortgage person hurt her shoulder and they had her on painkillers for a week, which was not conductive for her to work on my finances. :-)

My Realtor is out of town until early next week, but I'm in no real hurry. I just contemplated my schedule over the next few months in horror:

April 27-28, WEST (West Austin Studio Tour)
May 4 Violet Crown Festival
May 11 (maybe) Austin Flea
Mail off art for ConQuesT by May 14
Memorial Day Weekend: Boston for AnimeBoston
June 21-23: Houston for ApolloCon
July 5-7: Anime Overload
August 17: Austin Craft Riot Summer Show
August 29-September 2: WorldCon in San Antonio

Plus, there is a semi-regular Steampunk gathering that wants me to show, I'm finally getting my etsy shop together... The best time to move will be July/August. In South Texas. Yes, I am hiring movers, though I plan on a packing/painting party--because I'm sure wherever I move will need painting.

How tacky would it be of me to register at Home Depot, etc. for a housewarming?

Comments

[tehomet]

Exciting times! :D

[marthawells]

Yay!

I actually wish we'd thought of registering at some place like that for a housewarming. It would have made things much easier.

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

I am a good packer :)

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

We moved in August. Poor moving guys. I remember Mike tipped them super well. Moving guys are the best.

There are several houses in my neighborhood for sale. You should totally look here, five minute commute!

[ms-hooligan.livejournal.com]

I moved in August back in 2001. I remember the mover putting down my TV in my house and the screen was covered in sweat. Actually I suspect everything was covered in sweat. But hiring movers is the best expenditure ever, especially in August. (Also summer is a great time for house-hunting; it's slow, prices tend to dip, sellers more eager to negotiate.)