So… I have a little update on our home situation. Remember this post when I was super excited about our perfect future townhouse? Well… we lost it. Needless to say I was pretty devastated. I know it may not seem like a big deal for people, but I was SO excited for our first home. I had told everyone about it and was already planning next years Halloween party for God’s sake!
Long story short- the townhome selling agent called Ryan when a unit became available and said that the original buyer was getting a job transfer and didn’t want the unit anymore. We had to give him an answer by 5pm that day so we jumped on it and Ryan signed the contract and sent in a deposit.
3 weeks go by. We were getting emails about picking out the finishes, getting furniture ideas, and meeting with closet designers. On the way to my mountain trip a few weeks ago, Ryan called and said he had some bad news. I thought he was joking but he said we lost the townhouse.
Apparently, the original buyer never sent in his termination of sale paperwork and decided that he still wanted the home so technically… it was still his. Our contract was never signed and our check was never cashed. How could this happen?!? Basically, the agent should have never told us the place was available in the first place, or at least should have disclosed that he was still waiting on paperwork. So not fair, but what could we do?
Lucky for us, South End is a part of Charlotte that is growing super quickly and Ryan found out they were building more townhouses with a similar concept just a mile down the road. Hallelujah!!! I am so thankful for him because he was on top of it meeting with the developer and real estate agents and we happened to be the very first sale!! Enter our new townhouse… take two!
I have to say, I’m pretty excited about this rooftop!
Hopefully this time will work out a little better and I can officially say we are under contract (which both parties have signed)!! We also went to the launch party at Triple C Brewing Co. this weekend and over 10 units had already been sold… I guess the early bird gets the worm! We should be ready to move in next fall and I can’t wait to share more details with y’all!
Well I'm so happy that everything worked out and it will be better than the first one – you'll see!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Cheers to part two! That rooftop looks amazing!!!
It looks awesome!!! It obviously didnt work out the first time because it wasn't supposed to (even tho that's stilla letdown). I'm sure this one will be even more amazing!! Can't wait to hear more about it!!
Yay! At least y'all were able to quickly find option #2 that looks just as awesome as option #1. Can't wait to see more about this one!
So glad it ended up working out!!! Home buying is no joke – we experienced some really strange situations, too but it always works out for the best 🙂 Time to start planning that Halloween party again, haha!
Yay glad it worked out this time! Everything eventually falls into place 🙂 and that rooftop is awesome!
So glad everything worked out for you guys, I always believe that everything happens for a reason. And look at that rooftop area – LOVE <3
Green Fashionista
New commenter, love your blog 🙂 My husband and I are also building our first home and had some weird things happen to us along the way. If all goes well (and if they ever stick to their timeline ugh) we'll be in our house in January! Love the finishes you picked, our builder had pretty crappy selection. I constantly felt like I was picking out things that I didn't hate as much as some of the others.
eeeek yay! It was meant to be! So happy for you guys
Oh girl I'm so sorry the first place didn't work out, but yay for getting a completely brand new place!!! It's even better that you guys will be the first people to live in there, can't wait to see more about house :)!
Super exciting!!!! I hope you get this next place!! Homeowning is tough for sure, but so worth it to have a place to call home and it be yours 🙂
liz jo @sundays with sophie
Bummer about the first place, but the new one you're looking at looks pretty fab! That rooftop is awesome!
Ahh! So glad everything worked out for you! This place looks fabulous, especially with the rooftop…jealous!
OMG girl, I am so sorry to hear about your first townhome but I'm glad to hear things worked out for you guys in the end! I'm loving that rooftop, I'm totally coming to hang out on it 😉 And loving all the options for the design! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
I'm so sorry about the first place falling through, but your new place looks AMAZING and I can't wait to see how you decorate (and that Halloween party!) 🙂
So sorry about the hassle but how exciting about the new place!! Your rooftop looks amazing!
Kelsey
http://www.thepeacockroost.com
Aw girl! I am so sorry to hear that. I'm sure this one will be even better though! Can't wait to follow along!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
YAY!!! So excited about being real neighbors! Also, let's plan a quick visit this weekend so I can give you your vest back!! <3
Yay! So excited for you! I know you had to have been devastated, but so excited that things are working out now!
Zelle
Southern Style
That roof top is ah-mazing! What a bummer about the original, but maybe it was for the best! Congratulations, you two! xo, Champagne&Suburbs
Oh my gosh, I cannot believe that happened to you! I'm so sorry! There is nothing worse than getting your mind set on a home and something going wrong. The new townhouse concept looks amazing and I think it will be even better!! Congratulations!
Congratulations on this place! Found you through Barbee Housewife! I just met her here at Mixed Conference and she said I should check you out because you are moving to Charlotte (I live in Charlotte now!)! I like that your blog is medicine and manicures that's so cute! Mine is Order in the Kitchen (it's law themed) so we are both bloggers with other careers so I thought that was cool 🙂 Congrats on the new house!! We are under contract for a condo in Fourth Ward and I'm so nervous it will fall through so I can see why it would be so devastating to lose the one you thought you were going to have, but it looks like your new one is incredible! Let me know if you want to get together in Charlotte when you move! I love meeting other bloggers and we could grab coffee or something 🙂