So it looks like I got the house. It was listed for $179,900 so I offered $169,000. They came back with $171,000 and a better washer and dryer than is currently in the house. I couldn't have asked for better. It's currently owned by a building company, and my realtor said that what likely happened is the old owner bought one of the new houses of the builder, and in exchange, they bought his old house. Then they proceeded to gut and redo the inside -- mostly. The appliances are not new, nor is the kitchen or bathroom. But all the floors are new -- dark stained oak in the bedrooms and living room, tile in the hall, kitchen, bathroom and entryways. Neutral paint on all the walls and ceilings, new baseboards too. I like it.
I also met with the social worker this afternoon, to do an updated homestudy. I changed my child request. I gave myself a buffer, in case I decide to alter it in the future. I can go as high as three. But I'm telling Imagine that my request is up to 24 months. It still gives me time to bond in those formative years, especially since I'll be heading to Ethiopia to be with my girl as soon as we pass court. And she'll fit in well with our family dynamics. I hope. I got a glimpse of how much Jonah likes to share his mam this week at the Canada Day fireworks. I had my nephew snuggled up on my lap, and Jonah stood at my knees looking like there was something wrong with that picture. And then he asked to cuddle in too. But my nephew's four and my lap's not that big. He sat with his uncle and it was okay with him. It was funny though -- the look on his face. Not too sure about it.
I hope this is a good choice. I can tighten up the request if I want, but I don't think I will. Hey Laura (or anybody who recently updated): Do the updates also need to go through provincial approval, or just straight to Imagine?
Home!
7 years ago
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The house sounds awesome! My last house was older and I loved the character it had (even with a few upgrades). Hope all goes well and you are living in it soon.
I'm a sucker for old houses - it sounds lovely and cozy. Ignore me if I'm getting your question wrong...but if you are wondering whether a change in age request has to go to the Ministry, it does (at least in Ontario)...sadly...although I guess we all have time for these updates without worrying too much, since there's plenty of waiting ahead. Enjoy the anticipation of your new place!
Congratulations!! I love real estate. Your new home sounds lovely and full of character. When do you move in?
Congrats on your new place!! When do you move? Looking forward to seeing pics! Also congrats on your age change - i have been wondering if we should change...
Congratulations on your new home! Maybe we will soon be commiserating on mutual moving experiences and taking on a character home :)
Hi,
Just a note re: your homestudy and requested child's age. If your official homestudy says 'up to 3 years old' that is the age limit Imagine will use when your 'turn' comes up. I too had a higher age on my homestudy, but told Imagine my preference was as young as possible. Then when I was at the head of the list, the only child available for adoption who 'fit' my homestudy was at the very limit of my age requirement. I could not refuse that referral without ending up at the bottom of the list again AND I would have had to update my homestudy to reduce my age limit because this referred child did fit my homestudy preferred child age range.
That being said that 'older' referral (aka my child)turned into the best thing that happened to me!
Sorry for such a long post! Just wanted to mention that fact about maybe only one child being available for adoption when you are next for referral so you wouldn't be disappointed if you were referred a child older than 2.
The house sounds lovely! Congratulations.
congrats on the house! I don't know if anything has changed or not but when we changed our referral request, we needed to get approval from the province before sending to Imagine.
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