well, vanir just came back from the house and the few things that needed to be fixed are fixed in the house! We have signed all the paperwork for the bank. (since it is banked owned-we r done) we are shooting for a closing in january but officially it is feb 6th. we are totally stoked!!! the house is move in ready. however, we hope to do some hardwood in the living area and upgrade the kitchen a little bit. (kitchens are what sells homes and our home is upgraded like crazy ----except for the kitchen?) our plans: for sure ,new hardware,new countertops, maybe corian or tile? definetley a backsplash- there is nothing, and perhaps new cabinets if we can find some salvaged or at a steal. for the most part that is just our investment to later be able to sell it easily. the home needs nothing. oh yeah, the garden tub in the masterbath was never installed? that is a definite "gotta have" for the future. if i work part time, my first paycheck-shazam! my tub! so....here's hoping that we get a good tax return and obama sends that stimulus check. mama needs a new tub!