Its Ours

Friday we drove up to Appleton for the closing, even though we knew it probably wasn't going to happen. We had gotten an email on Wednesday that was to the effect of letting us know that the driveway needed to be paved within 6 months and there was a special assessment... WHOA ~ driveway, fine, special assessment... first I'm hearing of it. So some phone calls, some internet searching, some emails and yes, the property has a special assessment coming in 08/09 for the sewers, laterals & curbing. The bank would need to pay for that, especially since it was never disclosed. Dragging feet never made so big a rut! Friday we went to the house, though, we went to the title company, too, we signed what we could and left the big check with my brother so he could finish it up... and they did ~ they paid the estimated amount for the assessment ~ and we exchanged check for keys and the house is ours! Strap on your toolbelt ~ there's a TON of work to be done!