SNutizzle

So, with the upcoming large change of moving to the place I’ve always dreamed of living, I have been educated (perhaps beyond my understanding) about the ins and outs of Las Vegas real estate.

I have been scouting for places on and off for four years, aka what seems like forever. However, mostly I would look at cute, modern high-rise condos on the strip. Completely unrealistic for anyone on a “normal person” budget. So I guess I will have to wait until I make it big, so to speak, before I can live in any type of Trump Tower or otherwise.

So, I finally got serious about looking for a place within my price range in about September of 2007, after spending a week out in Vegas and seeing it from a residential side rather than the typical strip hotel stay. The suburbs, granted still way out of my price range, were beautiful and quaint. It had a very warm demeanor that was completely devoid of the excitement of the neon lights. The sun was always shining and you could see mountains. There was actual scenery, not flat lands like In stupid Ohio.

I have been in touch, off and on for about 8 months, with a very friendly realtor, who very well may end up being my first friend in Vegas. Finally went out on a field trip with her for two days on this spring break to check out some areas and neighborhoods. There were of course areas of town that I could do without, and then there were some polar opposites. Places where I can hardly wait to wake up and see sun shining through the windows and explore all the new shops, restaurants and other surroundings.

It was like a complete renewal of my mind and spirit just to even go look at these places. I felt a spark of hope for the future for the first time in a long time. Of course no buying is being done. I have a school year to finish before relocating, but since there has been next to no adventuring off the strip for us, it was nice to see what suburban living is all about. It was just like I pictured; pretty much the same conveniences as I’m already used to, but in a city I love with all my heart, where the sun is shining 97% of the time.

Like I alluded to earlier, probably way too much was said to me about the protocols and procedures of buying property out west, and details about lenders and foreclosures and different types of loans…things that boggle my mind. But important details nonetheless, that I am thankful the realtor seems to really be on top of her game, because otherwise may have sounded like “blah, blah, blah” to someone so creative and music-minded.

While all of this is beautiful and exciting and I can hardly wait to get to the place I have wanted to move since my very first visit at this time in 2003, there is of course official business to take care of in Columbus first, you know, that minor detail of selling our house and moving all the shit. The idea of cleaning, and scrubing and fixing and repairing and making essentially “pristine,” is a little overwhelming right now.

But I must say, I can’t recall many times of my life when I have felt such motivation. And hell, if I can feel such a strong drive toward getting a house ready to list and sell, I can only imagine how far my ambitions will take me once I begin looking for a job that I desire. If I am willing to go full force at something I dread, then pursuing passion (while it may not be easy and immediate results) should breed an exhilarating success in finding my dream.

Ok, just rambled off topic there for a second. I guess it is hard to believe that moving to Las Vegas (something I have dreamed about and ranted and raved to every person I know on this earth about for the past five years) is finally a reality. And I can’t wait to get there….the hardest part now will just be the patience in getting rid of our first home (tear….but also not really) and taking the jump to where I belong. Because I realize nothing about it is simple…..but hopefully it will be here before I know it!!