As I mentioned in my last Lake Arrowhead post, the husband and I went for another visit on Tuesday to check out the house we loved one more time. We wanted to see if we would get the same great feeling for it that we did initially and to make sure we really wanted to live up in the mountains.
And we loved it… again… in fact, as soon as we reach the top of the mountain, it’s hard for me to stop smiling. It’s really the strangest thing! I find myself trying not to get too excited about anything but there’s just no stopping my ginormous grin!
We brought my mom with us this time just to get a second {or third} opinion of not only the area but of the house as well, and she loved it too.
She particularly loved the park-sized playground in what would be our backyard… so we took a moment to swing a little…
While we were there doing a little further house inspecting, our realtor got a call from the owners saying there was already an offer on the house. In one week’s time!?!?! After hearing that, we were admittedly a little bummed, knowing we’d have to offer more than we initially wanted to, but still far lower than our original plan – but also now having to compete with another bid. Still not really wanting to jump the gun, but wanting to be prepared, we stopped by Keith’s office before leaving the mountain to fill out the paperwork and told him we’d give him an answer that evening when we returned home and had some time to think about it.
By 4:45 that afternoon, we texted Keith & told him to put the offer in on the house…. EEEEEK!!!
And then we waited… nervously talking about the situation and trying not to get overly excited as we didn’t know what our future held for us.
Yesterday evening we still hadn’t heard from our realtor, so the husband went to the movies with a friend and I stayed in. Literally ten minutes after they left as I was chatting with my brother, the phone rang and it was Keith, our realtor. He asked me what our highest offer was and I responded, well we decided that’s the highest we want to go and Keith said GOOD BECAUSE THEY ACCEPTED YOUR OFFER!!
I squealed so loudly, I’m sure he had to remove the phone from his ear.
So if all goes well {inspection, loan, escrow, etc.} we may be moving to Lake Arrowhead before the end of the year… I think? EEEEEK… OMG. We are so excited, nervous, terrified, thrilled… you name it, we are it.
At least ten times a day we look at each other with WIDE EYES and say/ask ARE WE CRAZY? … so yeah, it’s happening… kind of, I guess? lol omg.
GRIT AND GLAMOUR
EEEEEEEE! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
anbreen
Congratulations!!! That sounds amazing 🙂 I really hope it all works out for you!
Maria @ GLD
OMG!!! SO happy fo you guys!!! This is great news! Hope everything goes as planned. Fingers crossed!
jenn~the stylish housewife
Yay yay YAY! i am SO excited for you! =)
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Felicia
Not that I know you personally but you seem like a true down L.A. girl so I was surprised when you guys started looking so far outside of the city. I am seriously so happy that you were able to find something you both loved yet seemingly so outside your comfort zone!! I applaud you for making a big move, both literally and figuratively, and wish you a lot of luck!
drollgirl
holy shit! you are almost a HOME OWNER!!!! very, very, very exciting!!!!!
Tanya
Wow, you guys just went for it! I’ve been following your house-hunting saga and I’m so so happy for you!!! Yes!
gina
Omg, so exciting!!! Fingers coissed that all goes well and I can say welcome to the mountain!!!! And honestly, fall and christmas time up here is so magical, you’re gonna love it even more then you do now!!
Angela Wiebe
SO EXCITING!!! I have really loved reading your posts about house hunting it is so nice seeing you think the decisions through and not just buy and regret later!
Alice Barton
Yeeesss!!! I am sooo happy for you guys!! xx
Jennifer
Wow that is amazing news! I bet you have a lot of good vibes going out for you right now. Keep us updated!
xo Jennifer
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AudreyK.
OMG!!! Amazing! You deserve this! I can’t wait to see blog posts on decorating as you move in. Hope the rest of the process goes smoothly. Best of luck!
thankfifi
AMAZING – such great news guys – can’t wait to follow you there (in a non creepy follow on the blog kind of way 😉
♥ ThankFifi
thedreameryblog
That’s so exciting! Hope all goes well!
Jr.
Ahhh! So excited for you and hubby! And so excited for all new DIYs! xo!
Anonymous
That’s a nice picture of you and your mom 🙂
Congratulations!
Carly
Congrats on your house!
honestysprotegee
Yay for you guys! Keeping my fingers crossed and hope everything goes smoothly!
luckylass
I have been a reader of yours for awhile now, and am so excited for you. It is so nice to have a place that is truly your own. When you know it is your home, you know. I am so happy for you both!
Rhe Christine
squeeeeeee!!!!! ahhhhh!!!!!!! so exciting!!!
glitzyblues.com
SOOOO excited for you, really hope it all works out!!
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Anonymous
I have enjoying a white christmas on the Lake.
Now you can flaunt your fashion
Laura
Very exciting! Good luck! It sounds like a gorgeous area.
Aims
I’ve been a reader and fan of yours for years, and have loved seeing what you have done to your current rental, so can’t wait to see what you do to your VERY OWN HOME!! So exciting, muchos congrats!!! Hope all goes through smoothly x
stacy
wonderful news! i’m so excited for you both!
Patty
Congratulations! Super excited for you both! 🙂
andrea moore
Seems you enjoyed a lot with a gret energy, and honestly, fall and Christmas time spent here is so magical.
Mawiyah
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Mawiyah
Go Maegan, go Maegan!!!
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Stasia
Congrats! I am so jealous.
A.
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Anonymous
Congrats, so excited for your new mtn. top adventure!
Anonymous
Great news! Congratulations!!!
A.Co
EEP!!!!!!
Congrats and fingers crossed on the inspection, etc!!
😀 😀 😀 x 100!
FierceandFashionable
SO EXCITING! I loved the whole story & checked out your other post w/house photos–gorgeous. Best of luck, happy for you!
Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
Natalie
I have been receiving email updates on your blog for months now, but I only just realised I never commented and I thought now would be as good a time as any! I’m so happy for you! That’s really exciting, and the house is gorgeous. I hope everything goes well, best of luck!
Natalie Hua
Congrats to you and your husband my dear Megan! I just finished watching the video you did for about.com and now I wanna go dip dye everything but I have to write this comment first! 🙂
The house looks gorgeous the way it is but I’m sure with your talent it will be amazing!! Sending you a huge hug from NY!
jen_schoeph
congratulations! what a wonderful time & so much excitement
ms. mindless
Congratulations! Blogland could not be more excited to follow along as you decorate a new space with your amazing style!
leslimarie
OMG Congrats! Buying a house is so exciting, and a little bit scary too! lol
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