Purchasing a Home

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We looked at building new, but there were no reasonably priced lots in the school zones that we wanted. We weren't look at foreclosed houses at first, but sellers wanted way more than their houses would appraise for, so when we saw the current one that we are buying come up, we jumped on it that day and made our offer.

We kept looking at the neighborhood across the street from this house, as it was all that I could afford - this house's neighborhood was a lot more expensive, but when this house came up cheaper (due to foreclosure) than the others, it was pretty clear what I needed to do.

I havent done a thing just yet though. I'm paying off the remainder of my debt (excluding the school loan) which will take another 6 months. Then I'll be saving twice as much a month for a home. My car will be paid off in 2013, hopefully by then I would amass at least 15k in savings by years end and start my search. I just REALLY want to move to New Hampshire.

David, if you wouldnt mind, one of these days when I come down south, could I come talk with you? I'd really like to know what to do, I refuse to blindly purchase. I've been told by a housing inspector and a general contractor to find home built between the mid 50's to late 70's as they are structually sound. Like the ones pictured below Westerville, OH: