Wednesday, January 31, 2007By Mike Steffanos
Hi everyone. Lisa and I have been house hunting for the past few months. A couple of days ago we found something we really liked in our price range, and today we found out our bid has been accepted. It's the first house for both of us.
Here's a picture from the realtor's site. Not the greatest, but you get the idea:
I've got a ton of things to do over the next few days. I'll probably post, but I'll hold off on the bullpen previews until the end of the week. My mind isn't really in it right now.
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Comments (20)
Congrats Mike, very happy for you! Your work is appreciated by a wider audience than you probably realize.
Best to you and your family.
Posted by Brandon | January 31, 2007 12:46 AM
Congratulations Mike! Owning your first home is a good feeling. Wish you and yours good times ahead.
Posted by Patrick ONeill | January 31, 2007 3:20 AM
May God bless you and Lisa and your new home. I pray the Lord dwells with you both and blesses you with peace and joy and that He asks His Angels to watch over your new place. Amen.... I am very happy for you both.
Posted by REV AL | January 31, 2007 4:09 AM
Congrats Mike ,
I hope you and yours will have many happy healthy years together there !!!
Congrats again,
Eduardo S Fernandez
Posted by Eduardo S fernandez | January 31, 2007 4:49 AM
great news mike!!! congrats!! i'm so happy for you and lisa and may you both enjoy many met wins in your new home and of course i pray it will be filled with health, happiness and joy for both of you!
Posted by joyce mandelkern | January 31, 2007 8:20 AM
Congratulations Mike! Have fun setting up your new home. We'll all be checking back in to see when you restart the bullpen previews. Good luck!
Posted by Salman | January 31, 2007 8:31 AM
Congratulations on your new house! Some advice, always get at least three estimates for any work that you need to have done on the house in the future - this not only allows you to try and get the best price, but also to hear different opinions on solutions to problems. The cheapest solution is not always best.
Posted by BT | January 31, 2007 9:11 AM
Nice place..... congrats.......
on another note .....
Anyone who gets the cable package for all the games will not be happy this year.
http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161090/directv-signs-mlb-s-extra-innings-package
Im on cable and have had 'extra innings' for the last 3 seasons. Its not cheap at 150ish for the season but a big fan will get there moneys worth... I told myself I would not get it this year so I cant say im that mad but once again the fan looses.....
Posted by Bean | January 31, 2007 10:19 AM
Congratulations and enjoy!!
Posted by Ed | January 31, 2007 11:40 AM
Sorry - hit the Post button prematurely...
Mike,
Congratulations - that's a nice looking piece of real estate. Some unsolicited advice and a question:
1) Stay away from adjustable mortgage rates - they're a killer, and they NEVER adjust down.
2) Find a good termite guy to check on the house each year. It's money well spent.
3) Find a nice blue and orange interior paint combo - I believe Lowe's has designer shades like that.
Now the question: When's the housewarming party?
Posted by NostraDennis | January 31, 2007 12:46 PM
Congrats to you both and my regards to Lisa.
Posted by Mets Grrl | January 31, 2007 1:46 PM
Sweet digs, Mike. Looks like plenty of room for Wiffle ball!
Posted by Dave Murray | January 31, 2007 2:38 PM
Thank you so much to all of you for all of your kind comments.
Posted by Mike Steffanos | January 31, 2007 6:02 PM
Nice place there Mike . Only question I have is............. You gonna Cut your own Lawn in the Summer ? Looks like youy might need a Toro....... He...He...
Posted by Mark A. Fonte | January 31, 2007 7:49 PM
Hey contrats on your new house, it looks really nice and homey to me!
My advice is to use contacts (like your real estate agent) to find a reputable mover. Particularly one that a real estate agent sends a lot of business too, because they wouldn't want to kill the gravy train of referrals. I've heard and read and seen (on TV) a lot of horror stories about moves, with movers shaking down customers for more cash or they keep your stuff, and, not to scare you, but I want to prepare you for a possible problem area.
Congrats again!
Posted by obsessivegiantscompulsive | January 31, 2007 7:54 PM
I'm house hunting too, in Atlanta. Glad you found a place, keep warm!
Posted by L. J. Phipps | February 1, 2007 3:07 PM
Mark - The lawn doesn't bother me. I hate trimming shrubs, so I suspect some of those will be removed from that yard once we take over.
Thanks again, everyone, for the good wishes and good advice.
Posted by Mike Steffanos | February 1, 2007 6:52 PM
Good luck on the house, Mike. Take it easy during the move and don't try to be a hero. Love is fleeting, but a back injury is forever...
Posted by geezer | February 1, 2007 7:29 PM
Good point
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Posted by fynnyu | March 8, 2007 6:36 AM