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Hey all!

I am still alive. I have been busy with the move and getting settled in. Everything has been going smoothly and falling right into place.

I have a lot of topics to post on but the most important to come are the following:

- My HPP (home purchase plan) results
- My home shopping budget results
- Do's and Don'ts of buying a home
- New budget

I gotta run off to a meeting so I will chat with you all later.
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krystalatwork said…
I can't wait to get updated on what's been happening!!
April 7, 2009 at 1:26 PM
velvet jones said…
ditto! i'm REALLY interested in your house buying do's/dont's.
April 7, 2009 at 1:29 PM
from the desk of ....me said…
glad to hear all is well. i can't wait to read your reflections about the home buying process.
April 7, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Tabitha said…
I'm so glad you are back. I logged onto your page everyday hoping you had posted. I can't wait to hear the do's and don't, I am in the process of buying my first home and would love to hear what you have to say.
April 8, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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