We've Been Sucked In

So on a whim, Jake and I have decided to look at houses for sale just to see what our options are. Hey, Obama's giving away $8,000 to new homebuyers right now and the rates couldn't get any lower. So, why not? Mortgages here are cheaper than renting. We know we're definitely committing to be here for another 2 years while Jake goes to school, so maybe this could be a good option. See below.

There's this exclusive neighborhood in Gilbert that families are flocking to and are downsizing just to be a part of called "Agritopia". It's popularity comes from being extremely close to a popular private school (K-12) and it's also it's own exclusive community where they grow their own crops for an organic famer's market and restaurant called "Joe's Farm Grill" (as seen on the Food Network), ride bikes everywhere, have their own hometown Coffee Shop and are eco-friendly. There are only 9 houses left and a leader of mine who lives in this community says that these houses are high in demand and that we should jump on this opportunity because it will be an easy sell in the future. She works at the private school and knows the families that are trying to get into this community in the next year or so but are waiting to sell their own homes. Jake and I believe her and that's what sparked our interest in buying - we'd only buy in this community if we were to buy. Plus, we'd love to live there too. We know a ton of families and staff from the church who are already a part of this community that go to our church - many of the kids attend that private school. So... we're checking it out tonight. Why not, right? Click here for the listings of the houses in Agritopia. We'll be looking at the first 6 tonight. We're already IN LOVE with #6 for $285,000, but that seems like a ton of money for a house in AZ.

Just wanted to share with you the news on us as we search for a new home. Oh, I forgot to mention... we did apply for that house for rent that we wanted on Stampede Dr. and the owners have agreed to lower the rent for us to $1050 instead of $1095 if we signed for 18 months. We're just waiting to hear if our application is approved and if it is, we're in that house! So... looks like we've got alot of exciting choices. We're excited about all of these new possibilities.