So What is a Final Walk Through?

So, here it is, the day of my final walk through. A day where I am supposed to be able to walk through to examine any possible damages left by the sellers before I sign the papers. So that means their belongings should be out and the place ready for me to inspect, take tons of pictures, and say that it's ok in the condition that it's in. HA! They had boxes and things EVERYWHERE! It was a complete waste of my agent's, Mike's, and my time! What a nightmare...ok, not that bad, but now I have to sign the papers and hope to god they don't totally trash the place before they go.

So, in lieu of having nothing accomplished by seeing the house in such condition, Mike and I went out to dinner. While we had been at the house, we got a sample and the name of the brand of hardwood flooring the couple got from Carpet One that has been used in the kitchen and dining room. So we called Carpet One to see if they were still open. Luckily for us, they were. So we rushed down to see if they still carried or could order the hickory solid hardwood floor. WHAT LUCK! Despite the fact that the sellers told us they didn't carry it anymore, they have plenty IN STOCK! So Mike and I decided that we would reserve enough to do the front room and the hall. Who knows, we may even have enough to do the stairs leading up from the front door! There is some extra flooring from the sellers that we have also acquired. So, in spite of it starting off to be a wasted evening, we made the best of it. And the price is UNBELIEVABLE! If you look at Lowes or Home Depot, it's $5-8 per square foot. Try $3 per square foot on for size! So, here's Carpet One's plug.

I also recommend Lowes for lighting (and here's their plug). I was able to get beautiful fixtures to replace the ones in the kitchen and dining room on clearance, but even not on clearance, their lighting is a great deal. They also have incredibly helpful staff. I am going to have a one of a kind ceiling fan in the kitchen! I'll tell you all about it when it's done. I got my entry way chandelier at Galaxy Lighting. Beautiful lights and a little expensive, but I was able to get my light fixture on clearance there, too!

So when, you ask, are there going to be pictures? Probably Sunday, May 3rd. I know, much later than even I wanted, but alas, I cannot help the stupidity of the sellers and their agents. *sigh* Mike and I are chomping at the bit to get in there and start making the house OURS! I can hardly stand the wait!

Well, tomorrow is yet another day - I sign the papers for the house! I'll let you know all about my new found first-time debt tomorrow. Yea, that thought still scares me. Oh well, it was bound to happen at some point in time.
HUGS!