For the girls' winter break we decided to check out Raleigh and get a feel for the area where we will soon be moving. On the way there, it began to snow. The flakes were big and beautiful. The girls were thrilled! We met with our agent and she took us around to see houses all day, every day. The girls were real troopers! I was very thankful for technology on this trip... the girls played with their kindle fire, their d.s.'s, and listened to their ipods. We used my GPS to find our way around, and Keith played on his new iphone that work gave him. Actually, I say "played", but he is still trying to figure the darn thing out. I enjoyed a break from cooking and the girls, as usual, were psyched about staying in a hotel.
We got to stop by Matt and Lindsey's in Rockhill, SC on the way. I can't believe I didn't get pictures. Their house is so amazing. They bought a hundred year old historic home in the heart of town and are in the process of gutting it. Matt has already redone one room and it looks spectacular! There is a fireplace in almost every room in the house, huge columns out front, and a balcony. It looks like something out of a fairy tale. Lindsey grew up in Rockhill and used to drive by and wonder who lived in that big beautiful house. She never dreamed that she would one day own it.
When we got to Raleigh, we were in for a rude awakening. The market has taken a turn and houses are going quickly. People are already raising their prices 20 grand. I guess I need to take the advice that I give my kids... "Ya get what ya get and ya don't pitch a fit!"
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