It’s been a very busy few days at the new house! We’ve finished the flooring – after several very long nights.
The counter tops are finished and look fantastic.
The tile in the master bathroom has been installed, grouted and sealed.
The stone work on the fireplace is up, although it needs to be grouted. The stone on the front porch still needs to be started.
The appliances have been delivered and are being installed. I can’t wait to use all the space in this fridge!!
The electrical fixtures (switches and outlets) are almost complete and the baseboard trim has been installed and touch up filler/paint is in progress.
I was worried I might second guess some of the lighting selections, but everything I’ve seen so far looks great.
The prop fan we selected for the family room is on order, so a ‘temporary’ fan was installed for the appraisal.
The builder is now back on-site and doing what he can to keep everything on schedule for closing on December 1. Our movers are scheduled for December 4-6, since they believe it will take a day to pack up our stuff, a day to load the truck and a day to deliver. It seems so close and yet so far away.
Unfortunately, all this progress tends to create a trail an explosion of tools and supplies throughout the house. Every time, I’m there and see the mass of stuff everywhere I twitch unintentionally. But I know it means I’m closer to living in our new home, so I’m working my way through it with deep breaths – which seem to worry my husband more and more. 🙂
The appraisal was supposed to be done today, but might have to be finalized next week once everything is at 100%. The energy rating will be done soon and our home inspection is set for Saturday. We’ve also locked in our interest rate for our loan. If for some reason the paperwork causes a delay, the builder has agreed to do an early occupancy without rent to accommodate our scheduled movers and time off from work.
Other than making sure all the elements are finished, all that’s left will be cleaning and finding a new renter for our current place! Our landlord had someone lined up, but hasn’t gotten confirmation just yet, so we’re hopeful that will work out. Stay tuned for posts on more of the details!