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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Because HGTV Lies

Well, ok, maybe LIES is harsh....since starting house hunting in January of 2011 HGTV has been on my TV pretty much constantly. I love watching Sandra and her Virgins, House Hunters, and My First Place. HOWEVER the farther along I got in the process the more I realized, that what they depict on the shows and what happens in real life just doesn't add up, at least not here in Seattle.

Now I know that the people on these show don't just look at 3 places and then pick one...although I had to explain that to Kevin (only kidding, he's not dumb like that). Where they threw me off was with the putting in an offer and acceptance process...it is NEVER as clean as it looks on TV and there is SO much paperwork. Oh the paperwork! Anyway, these shows inspired me to start writing down my story, because maybe it would help someone out there who, like me, knew the process would be hard, but had no idea just how hard it would be! Maybe it's because I'm young, I'm buying a house completely by myself at 26, but I don't think that's it. I did a TON of research, and still ran into trouble. So, if there's any way I can help others I would love to give it a shot.

Oh and PS I still LOVE HGTV, I've just graduated to Yard Crashers and Secrets from a Stylist.

Good luck out there,
Kells