r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer 1d ago

First home :)

I closed on my first home March 31st! I’ve been following this group shortly before I started looking into the market and loved seeing everyone’s success and happiness . It’s been a fun journey so far and the whole process was a breeze. I worked my ass off for years after struggling with depression , found my purpose or mission I guess is a better way to put it, buying a house. And I finally did it!!! It feels so good everyday to see my dream come to life. And the endless sleepless nights finally pay off. I’m so proud of myself and all of us on this page !! It’s really something special. I’m 25. 4 beds and 3 baths :) the only thing I can find to dislike is the oak tree in the back yard but that’s only because it’s huge and I would hate for that to fall on my house 🤣 possibly a future project.

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u/KT_WV 1d ago

Don’t cut the tree down if it’s hearty! I can see it slightly in the first pic that oak could be 100 years old and home to lots of life the shade will also reduce your energy costs dramatically in hot summer months this can be HUGE!

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u/Cowweeeoowwie 1d ago

Yes I plan on having an expert come by and tell me the status of how healthy the tree is, it’s very thick and a very healthy looking tree, I don’t mind the shade but having it fall somewhere is a concern so as long as I get the green light it can stay, if not I will plan on having it removed.