Post-Inspection Checklist

Well, our inspection that was originally supposed to be several weeks ago finally took place. I have to say, even though some problems turned up, it's a relief that most of them are small in nature. Nothing like the last inspection, thank GOD! So here are the things our inspector recommended be taken care of:
-loose, uncovered electrical wires/splices need to be properly concealed in conduit/junction boxes
-natural gas supply needs help as currently the gas is on but not reaching appliances (this may just be due to the contractor working on the house, I'll have to check)
-small leaks in the basement need repair at main water shut-off, bathroom supply, kitchen supply
-chimney needs repointing at top and cap needs to be secured
-main electrical service running overhead needs to be raised for safety (probably need to contact the utility company about that one)
-basement shower surround is pretty dead (not to worry, we would have demo'd it anyway!)
-loose light fixtures in bedrooms need to be properly installed
-furnace needs a flex line, also discharge pipe is threaded and needs to be replaced.

It's Official, We Have A Deal!

Just got off the phone with our realtor, and we are now officially in escrow! Which is a good thing seeing as our home inspection is scheduled for tomorrow. Yikes! Now I just have to figure out how to get us out there by closing, seems the date is set at the 12th for now. So actually a 21-day escrow, instead of a 30-day one. Which may be a problem if the VA appraiser decides not to play ball, but I guess we'll tackle these issues in the order they arise. First things first, I need to reserve a moving truck and send a letter to our landlord. Everybody keep your fingers crossed that things proceed in a timely and kosher manner. I am so relieved that we are this close to being in our new house. Yippee!!