Closing Time
We’re closing on our house in Bay Ridge next week. I can’t explain how elated I feel. When I tell people that it is my life’s dream to own a home in Bay Ridge, they look at me strangely. Most people don’t think of home ownership as a big goal in life. Most Brooklynites left Brooklyn to live in Staten Island or NJ because of the rising costs of homes. Yet, we saved our pennies and the economy lull helped us in realizing our goal of home ownership in Brooklyn!
My great grandmother emigrated to Brooklyn and later purchased property in Long Island. She didn’t want to give her husband’s money to a Brooklyn landlord each month. My grandmother purchased a 2 family home in Brooklyn. On the day she was to close on the house, her husband (my grandfather) decided he didn’t want to sign the paperwork. She signed alone. My parents purchased property in Long Island and kept my grandmother’s home here in Brooklyn.
Growing up in Brooklyn was amazing. My old neighborhood is not the same, but Bay Ridge is still beautiful and the people in that area still remember how sweet it is to live in Brooklyn.
Hugs,
marlene
Topics: Brooklyn, buying a house in Brooklyn | 4 Comments »
August 20th, 2009 at 1:17 am
Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog! I’m so glad you got those shoes, too. I try and convince everyone they need a pair. I LOVE them. Congrats on closing on your new home! I’ve never been to Brooklyn, but from reading your blog it sounds wonderful!
August 20th, 2009 at 2:42 am
That is very exciting. I am so happy for you.
August 22nd, 2009 at 12:07 am
Congrats Bay Ridge is a great place. You have all the shops and a quick escape to Staten Island too lol
August 24th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Wow, how exciting for you. When can I come visit? LOL