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Our First Home

So I am going to use this space to update the process of our new home. We are currently in escrow and trying to get our initial home inspection done. I need to get in and get more photos for everyone to truly appreciate this home. The previous owners had their own unique ideas on home decorating. So here are a couple of pictures to start. Here is the front of the house, the kitchen and the studio... We will be doing some minor upgrades, the windows, the walls, paint, new bathroom, insulation, fence, and probably more.



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James Kirkman said…
Sure the house is fine and all but who is that LOOKER in the 1st pic!
July 1, 2010 at 10:22 PM
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So here is a better look at our new home.

The previous owners had their own ideas on interior design. I guess the devil is in the details.
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