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Closing is very, very near. Tuesday is a big day: I'm scheduled for a final walkthrough/inspection, followed by paper signing and check writing with the title company. I close on Wednesday, which I think is the day that I get my keys and take possession. The movers arrive at 8AM on Friday. I think I'm ready on my end. Thanks to Pete, I'm about 75% packed. I've transferred all of the utilities and changed my address, with the exception of the broadband service. I've transferred money around, so barring any banking disaster (eTrade makes me nervous), should be set to go with the funds. (A note about the writing process - I have to pause and take a deep breath each time I reread and edit this paragraph).

Construction is almost complete. Considering how fast this has gone, it looks like the various contractors have done a fairly good job and I didn't notice any real problems. We'll see what comes through in the inspection. The one big item to date - the builder hasn't replaced all of the windows. After Jeff explained the mechanics of construction loans to me, it makes sense - the builder is strapped for cash. This was made glaringly apparent when it looked like they weren't going to close on Wednesday, but then promised they would once the realization that they'd have to pay me $1,400 set in.

Some updated pictures. I hope that the next ones are of the completed unit, and then of my new home with my belongings and personality.

The kitchen - yeah!

My bedroom:

The dining area, note tiled with lighting fixture:

And finally, the murphy bed enclosure, sans murphy bed. I like this picture, as it shows off the floor quite nicely.