Finally! A Home of our own! Details...

Yes yes very excited that we finally going to have a home of our own.....

We have been looking ard for HDB near church cos I am working there & Ezra has started going to school there. Right now, Ezra goes to my sis place near church after school but she is moving away next year which explains why we are desperate to buy one soon, although we know the current mkt may not be the best time to buy!!

We make a list of what are some must have's for our new home....
1. near church
2. within 1km from St Andrews (since we are moving might as well plan ahead)
3. corner unit
4. 4 room
5. lift landing

Started searching thru classified but eventually engaged an agent.... went to view quite a few units, everyone we see is a potential!! We saw a unit at Potong Pasir, high level, offered 25k, owner still not keen to sell, looking for 40k. I was very disappointed when agent told us to give up on that unit. Viewed another unit at St George's 2nd flr, nice unit but realised outside 1km from St Andrews. I was disappointed again & almost wanted to buy out of desperation... but Jac insisted to the agent that we want to see another unit before deciding. A good friend, Brian shared with us abt his experience buying his home, he remembered knowing that house was his once he stepped into it & that God will keep that house for you.

On Sunday, agent mgt to fix a viewing for another unit at Potong Pasir immediately aft service. Its a 2nd flr unit. Once we stepped in, walked to the kitchen, it was almost like our dream kitchen, a semi island concept, a wet area for laundry, a built in oven & even a small table for eating!! As we walked to other rooms the more we liked it! The whole place is so well renovated and well kept!!

After we left the house, agent told us that the owners are asking for 50k above valuation!! Considering the amt of work done & really no need for renovation, 50k is quite reasonable but we dont have that kind of $$!! Told agen to offer what we can afford so he went back to house while we waited at the playground. During that time, sms close friends & family to pray & claimed that house for us. Agent came back, told us that they have another 2nd viewing by interested family at 2pm and will see after that!!

We went back to church for a meeting & they prayed that God would grant us favour & the desires of our heart. After the meeting, together with Lai Kuan & Brian decided to go in faith to Josephine place in Potong Pasir & wait for agent call. 2nd viewing was fixed at 4.30pm. When we got there, took a critically look ard & made final offer & it was ACCEPTED!! We were a little surprised & aft the signing of some option to purchase, the lady owner was telling us that although price a bit low, but she prefered us compared to other family and decide to sell!!

Truely God's favour was with us and we witness God working throughout this!! I was so glad Jac refused to compromise & God certainly did not short change us, all our list were met except lift landing but on 2nd flr, who needs a lift!!

God, You are so good... Thank you Jesus!!