i have officially started the housing process

[boogieshoes]

this afternoon at lunch, i called USAA and got a pre-approval for the amount that i wanted.  it's more than i think i will be spending on a house in this area, but i like a little cushion.  the nice lady said i could be approved for a lot more, but i don't actually want to spend that much - what happens if my job tanks?  i have a few houses in mind, but i'm definitely at the stage where i need to look inside 'em to see if i like what's there.  hence, i shall be calling real estate agents tomorrow to see if i can get an appt.  i have already made up my 'must-have/ would be nice/ don't want' list, and have a list of properties that i liked online... now, to see if they've got more, or know the secrets of the universe or something....

-bs