New Abode

After many months of searching and heavy thought, it has been done. I've purchased my first home (well, condo). I signed the contract yesterday, which required a great deal of fine-print reading and legalese deciphering (not so much fun when you're mildy hung-over early on a Sunday morning).

Next steps are to close escrow (May 15) and finalize the terms of my mortgage (this week). The downside is that I can't move in until May 15 because I purchased the model unit as soon as it came onto market, which the developer needs to continue to show until they can get another model unit ready, which will be in mid-May.

With this move also comes is a significantly longer commute to work (45-60 minutes, as opposed to just 5-7 minutes). I'm hoping that the benefits of living closer to the city will quickly outweigh the negatives of being farther from work. The Google shuttle should help with this. Stay tuned.

As an aside, I find it ironic that the etymology of the word mortgage comes from two French words mort, "dead," and gage, "pledge." So in taking on a mortgage, what you're really doing is agreeing to a death pledge. Leaves you with a warm, tingly feeling inside.

Pictures and a virtual tour of my actual unit are here.

As an update to my previous post, pictures from Napa and Tahoe, as well from the Accenture company party this past weekend.

Have a great week everyone.