Pam, That first house looks like it has lots o decorating possibilities. I's paint the ceiling white/like,and paint the paneling a light color. Keep the wood around the china cabinet wood.
When you can't make a decision because you are torn between your heart and your head, listen to the half with the brain.
Well, the first house is possible doable if they are planning to drop the price of it.
I might could stretch and do that but I promised myself I wanted to not spend all of my income on a house payment because I want to be able to do some other stuff in my life.
I like the trees around. I hope I can get one with some trees. That was one of the things I love about the house I am in, the driveway is lined on one side with Norway spruce.
In the winter I have a Christmas card outside when it snows.
It is beautiful!
Pam
"We must be willing to let go of the life we had planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us"