We ran around a bit today - looking once again at some townhomes and some patio homes in the Allen area. Both were nice places but once again we run smack dab into our own expectations. With construction backgrounds neither one of us is easy to please - quality wise.
We have a general idea of what we want. We know how we want the space we are going to have to function. With 1500-1700 sq feet and our new simplified lifestyle we can really make our plan come together. We are leaning toward a more modern home but not so modern that is seems cold or uncomfortable - maybe contemporary is a better word. We are even considering concrete floors in the main living areas - maybe not the bedroom though. Concrete is a huge price saver as far as flooring goes but you really have to be on your subs not to spill anything on it that they cannot clean up - as the floor they are building on is also your living room floor, etc.
The plan is coming together and I am 200% on board with it. It will still be a little bit hard to leave this place - I have many wonderful memories here but I am looking forward to beginning a new phase of our lives with less stuff and less stress.
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