So what has become the usual stress still applies. However it is looking more hopeful, which means of course I need to return to house hunting in stl. I have found the perfect house, however it is in eureka which is a bit far west and its a bit out of our price range. However it is almost perfect. It’s a craftsman that sadly has been sort of updated out of its charm but its big and has a lot to recommend it so I did what any normal person would do. I sold my mom on the idea of buying it since she’s looking to buy a new place. This way if she gets it eventually it will be mine and I can sort of guide her into doing what I want with it. This has led to me to seriously rethink what I want/need in a home. First and foremost I want a craftsman home of some shape or variety. The gingerbread homes of south city are more than fine and even a faux tudor is acceptable since husgamer likes them so much. Secondly I want updated systems. I care more about that than I do cosmetics. Though not having to refinish the floors would be a benefit. I also unless the place is perfect in all other ways want the original Stained not painted wood work. Since removing paint is a pain in the ass and I would rather not spend all my weekends heat gun in hand for the next decade. I also want an adequate kitchen. My kitchen here is ok, not great but ok. It would however be nice to not have to have the shelving units full of junk. I also want a tub I can enjoy. It doesn’t have to be anything other than deep enough for a good soak. The tub here sucketh muchly. Size wise uhhh bigger is better. However if the basement is finished and dry we can be flexible about size.  Since these homes have external garages that won’t be as useful for storage. I know the house we want exists I’ve seen many of them the question becomes finding it in a not too sketchy neighborhood and at a price that won’t leave me gasping.