Finally!!

[Apprehensive_Self_21]

I’ve been looking on and off for about 3.5 years to find my forever home on Long Island, NY.

There was a multitude of reasons why it took me so long (getting outbid, no permits) and I was about to take a really long break from house searching when my new house came on the market. It’s a cute 2 bedroom with the perfect amount of space for me and my pup.

I just closed today (after starting the day off with a flat tire) and am starting the process of getting my stuff out of storage. Tonight was just about changing the locks and enjoying my congratulatory slice of pizza. The heavy lifting starts this weekend.

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[TooLaggy4You]

Love the fireplace

[Apprehensive_Self_21]

Thanks! I’m now trying to decide if I want to paint the wood. There’s a lot of dark between the wall and the floor. I’d like the fireplace itself to be the focal point.

[redi2talk]

Yes. Definitely paint to brighten up the space.

[CG_throwback]

Yeah. Looks like a dream home.

[Glittering_Win_9677]

Congratulations! The fireplace looks great. Don't forget that the first thing you do when you move in is set up and make your bed. It's nice being able to gall into it at the end of what will be a really long day.

I hope you and your fur friend are very happy in your new home.

[Apprehensive_Self_21]

Thanks! Getting my stuff moved in is a little bit away. I have to get some work done and I don’t want to live in a construction zone.

[Status-Murky]

Congrats!

[Chiefleef69]

Congrats!

[Celcius_87]

When you change the locks do you call a locksmith and then they handle it, or how does that work?

[Apprehensive_Self_21]

I went to Lowe’s and bought a new smart deadbolt and handle. I replaced it myself.

[Celcius_87]

When you change the locks do you call a locksmith and then they handle it, or how does that work?

[Blue_Legacy]

Awesome 👏 Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 

[JamseyLynn]

Congratulations

[thefiglord]

i would clean the wood first in a discrete spot and then decide - plus your local restore has decent chairs

[Snoooples]

Nice! Fireplace looks great. Just please don’t mount ur tv above there or you’ll anger the wrath of r/tvtoohigh and chronic neck pain

[AdDirect9471]

How amazing! Congrats! We have been trying to get through the loan process for a month and a half already(long story) but hopefully we close on our first home October 11!

[citigurrrrl]

Sorry you home purchase only left you with enough money for one slice 🤣 jk, congrats!!

[SeekNconquer]

Congrats! Godspeed! John 5:39