It's a good thing we're not in a hurry. We delayed breaking ground so that we could use an appraiser with expertise in complex and energy-efficient homes -- a worthwhile delay to get an accurate appraisal, we felt. We delayed some more so that we could use the same person to help us knock down our trees and to excavate, the theory here being that it's less expensive to bring up large equipment once than twice.
However, things often don't go as planned. (For confirmation of that theory, read this blog from the beginning.) Although we filed our permit applications more than two months ago, they have not all been granted. According to lead carpenter Peter, our few outstanding permit items should be cleared up by early next week. Our chosen excavator, who is helping Bryan and our friend John knock trees down this weekend, can't make time in his schedule to commit to us -- so Peter is bringing in another excavator.
So even though we thought we were delaying by using a different appraiser and excavator, without the permits we couldn't have proceeded anyway. It just takes time. Lots and lots of time.
In theory, we are now breaking ground next Thursday or Friday, the 13th or 14th. I'll keep you posted.
In the meantime, we will sign the loan papers (which, Jennifer at Washington Federal tells me, are ready). And cross our fingers. And Bryan, John and Eric will knock down the trees starting tomorrow, after a meeting on the property during which we will hopefully confirm all of this.
Starting finger-crossing now.
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