For the past 2 months I have been busily working on one of my personal goals: to buy a house. Not just any house, but the house… Home.
For many years now, my goal has been to buy my dream home before I turn 35 (which happens in June of this year). The idea being to settle down and create a ‘home base’ before the children leave the nest.
Up until now I’ve lived a somewhat simple life full of freedom and flexibility, debt-free and somewhat nomadic. I have had some great experiences in the last decade alone - from a fast-paced lifestyle in the city with an office on the square, to living in a cabin on the lake and homeschooling the children.
Being an entrepreneur and working from a home office has afforded me the luxury of choices. My business is international and my office is mobile, putting an endless number of options at my fingertips along the way.
Its been a good decade… No life is perfect, but I have to admit that I truly love mine. My worst day now is far better than my best day ever was in my ‘previous life’ (you know, when I had one of those “jobs”). I really have to catch myself when I complain, because I have it made - and I know it. Not that it came easy, but that I make it a point to appreciate the results of my hard work.
When I started my first business, my initial goals were to be home with and for my children. I had been working long hours (50-60/week) with my son in preschool and my daughter on the way. I was in a rut with no easy way out.
I achieved that goal of course, and many others along the way. With the freedom of lifestyle choices came the opportunity to shape my own future, and figure out what was truly important to me. Getting rich was never a primary goal. For me it has always been about lifestyle and family. I never had that wealthy vagabond dream… I simply wanted a better life, a nice home, to be a good mother, and to make my contribution to the world.
And so I’ve worked hard at finding and keeping that balance, and buying a house fits perfectly into the master plan. Not just any house, but one where I can stay - and where the children can always come home to.
Even after strategic planning and a carefully followed timeline, along with finding the perfect house, I walked into the Closing with butterflies in my stomach. This is it, I thought, I’m finally settling down!
The beautiful red brick cottage-style house is officially mine 
I will be moving in a few weeks, hopefully before March, and I absolutely cant wait to share more pictures with you. The location is perfect, the house is incredible, and I couldnt be more in love with it!
The main floor is almost 1800 sq ft with a fireplace, formal dining room, large sun room and private back deck. It also has a full attic (partially finished) and a full basement (also partially finished) - and even a white picket fence.
As much time as I spend at home, raising my children and running my online business, it only made sense to invest in the perfect house. One I could call home, where I could settle down and make great friends, where the kids could have room to live and space to grow, and where I could settle in and write my books.
This house is all of that - full of character and inspiration - and readily waiting to become the beginning of my happily ever after 
In addition to being the perfect house, its located in the perfect spot. It is right in the middle of town, but the back door opens to a deck that faces thick woods. Perfect for a woman like me that craves the best of both worlds - where I can walk in one direction and be at the river, or walk in the other and be downtown.
It sits at the top of a quiet established street in a small southern town. The very same street where my grandmother lived as a girl. Her father built the first home on that street, which is still standing and is only a few doors down from my place.
There were hundreds of decisions to make, tons of paperwork to do, weeks of waiting, dozens of documents to sign… its been a stressful process. But it went smooth as far as those things go, without a hitch really, and I made that final signature on Friday at 4pm…
This has to be one of the best moments of my life
Best,
“Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you ready or not, to put this plan into action. Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.”
-Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich
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Tuppy Glossop // Feb 10, 2008 at 11:31 am
Mazeltov, congratulations! I’m so glad that everything came together for you.
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Al Smith // Feb 10, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Congratulations Lynn!
You are an awesome example of how someone can realize their goals and dreams if they would just go for it and persist.
I love following your success journey and wish you all the best in all you do.
Al Smith
Nicola Boschetti // Feb 10, 2008 at 1:30 pm
WoW
my congratulations
Sandy Naidu // Feb 10, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Congratulations Lyn….The house looks beautiful….Cant wait to see the pictures of your home office once you settle down….
Sandy
Juliette // Feb 10, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Fantastic! I’ve already said it elsewhere, but I’m happy to say it again… I wish you the true happiness and success in your new home.
J
Al // Feb 10, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Congratulations!!! Your home looks wonderful. I wish you only the best:)
Al
Gord // Feb 10, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Congratulations Lynn!
May your new home and your life be blessed.
I can’t think of anyone more deserving than you.
All your success is a result of giving to and helping others.
You’ve worked hard for this it’s wonderful to share the excitement you’re feeling.
Stephanie // Feb 10, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Congratulations! It’s a lovely home.
Paul Bergman // Feb 10, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Lynn,
Congrats on your new home with the white
picket fence. My home also has a white picket
fence. So I know how you feel about the fence. There is just something special about owning a
white picket fence.
Paul
Vera Raposo // Feb 10, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Congratulations Lynn! I’m very happy for you.
Dominique // Feb 10, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Thanks for sharing such an inspiring post! The home is beautiful and the history behind it amazing. Enjoy!
Angie // Feb 10, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Congrats Lynn! I’m so very happy for you. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.
Chris Jacobson // Feb 10, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Congrats Lynn!!
Duane // Feb 10, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Congratulations Lynn!
That’s a tremendous accomplishment, having not just a “house” but the home you really want in the place you want it.
Duane
P.S. I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more.
Jim | SevenActions // Feb 10, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Wow, that’s a beautiful home/office! Congratulations. Our homes are so much a part of our lives. It’s great to read about your new home and the excitement that brings.
Mike // Feb 10, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Congrats Lynn! Beautiful home, can’t wait to see more pics!
Nell Taliercio // Feb 11, 2008 at 12:53 am
Oh Lynn, I love the house and I’m so happy for you. You’re such a sweet/smart lady and you deserve all the happiness and success in the world. Congrats and enjoy that home.
Nicola Boschetti // Feb 11, 2008 at 2:17 am
Lynn,
congrats again for your home
Just a side note: while i am reading all those marketing books, i come back to your post and i realize how much your readers love you: this is what marketing gurus call “building reader’s fidelity”
Your website is every day an inspirational source, so thank you and enjoy your special moment
p.s. would you mind to post some landscape’s pictures of where your new home is? i live 5000Km far, so i am a bit curious
Kendra // Feb 11, 2008 at 2:18 am
Congrats Lynn…the house looks marvelous!
Tim // Feb 11, 2008 at 10:13 am
Hey Lynn!
Congratulations… you deserve everything you receive for all your hard work and inspiration.
Sarah // Feb 11, 2008 at 11:14 am
Hey Lynn… big congratulations!
To me you are such a great source of inspiration, as you show that with hard work and perseverance, you can truly reach your goals.
Your new home looks lovely and you truly deserve it.
As we say here in Malta… “Risq!” (Means “Good luck” in Maltese)
David Dutton // Feb 11, 2008 at 11:16 am
Wow…
Awesome house! Way to go.
It is so true about lifestyle. It isn’t about just money. It is about sharing your life with others
as you talk about.
Look forward to the party!
Dave
Susie // Feb 11, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Congratulations! It is beautiful…
You deserve all the best.
Thanks for all you do,
Susie
Jeff Jones // Feb 11, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Congratulations Lynn.
I was starting to get in a dark place today and this has lifted my spirits!
Jeff
Glessie // Feb 11, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I am soo .. happy for you Lynn. I have been there twice in my life, I know the feeling. Hope you enjoy every inch of it. God bless.
Glessie
Lynn Terry // Feb 11, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Thank you so much! You guys are the best
I am super excited, and cant wait to get moved in! I’ll be sure to share photos and maybe even video along the way. I believe I’m going to put my office in the sunroom, though I havent decided yet - but that seems ideal at this point.
Stefani // Feb 12, 2008 at 2:41 am
Congratulations! You deserve it!
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Lynn I can feel a sense of fulfillment in your writing - so powerful and yet natural.
And of course this short statement sums it up all, “This has to be one of the best moments of my life.”
I really appreciate you sharing this moment with the rest of us. To me, it came as a very stimulating, inspiring and motivating piece.
First, it shows that one can reach a goal set and followed diligently. Second, it proves that the online/internet business isn’t a hoax after. That one can ‘make it’ if he/she follows the right path and plan that works.
The pictures are fine and inviting. I wish I’m in the US, I would have asked for a visit to come take a look. Anyway, we’re waiting for more pictures soon. Congratulations.
Paul // Feb 12, 2008 at 1:27 pm
That’s awesome Lynn! I’m VERY happy for you!
Good job
Kelly Hoagland // Feb 12, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Congratulations Lynn! You truly deserve your new house and every blessing that comes your way.
I have known you since 2001 when you helped me make http://www.MomsCareer.com a reality by designing it. You are a wonderful person and I see much success coming your way!
Andrew Peacock // Feb 12, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Congratulations Lynn, it looks lovely.
Andy
Maher Dosoqi - New News // Feb 12, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Congrats!
It looks great, all the best of wishes
Wes // Feb 12, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Congrats Lynn,
You truly inspire me. I notice that the pen you used to sign your closing papers look like a sky with shining stars. You keep shinning gurl.
Martha D. // Feb 14, 2008 at 10:07 am
Fantastic Lynn!! You truly deserve it. You’re a true inspiration. Just goes to show that “good things” can and do happen to “good people”.
Thanks for all you do.
Arika // Feb 15, 2008 at 7:21 am
Congratulations! I’m so happy to see your dream finally come true and all your hard work pay off. You GO GIRL!
Lynn Terry // Feb 15, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Thank you
I move a week from today and I am beside myself with anticipation! I had planned to go to Vegas next week to an Affiliate conference, but have cancelled the trip to focus on getting moved & settled in. Cant wait!
Cole Haan // Feb 15, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Congrats for your new home! After 2 months, I’m also going to buy my dream House. I have same feelings of achievement.
Jennifer Knox // Feb 15, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Congratulations Lynn!
It’s such a cute house! You should be so proud!
Kristine // Feb 16, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Congratulations! What a cute house - I love that style, and I love brick. I think you found a great house!
Lynn Terry // Feb 16, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Thank you
I’m absolutely in love with it!
Regina Baker // Feb 16, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Beautiful home!! Congratulations Lynn!
Brad // Feb 17, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Hi Lynn,
Of course, being your ‘local’ friend I’ve been privy to the whole goings on and at least two walkthroughs and many drivebys of this home and can only add to the wonderfully thoughtful and kind words already spoken here by some of your nice readers.
I wish you the greatest happinesses a person can experience.
Best of all to you and your children.
Keep on Being The Bean,
Brad
Christine OKelly // Feb 17, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Wow Lynn - congratulations!!!! Your story sounSd so much like mine that it is uncanny! Especially the part about the “somewhat simple life full of freedom and flexibility, debt-free and somewhat nomadic.” What a huge leap! You’ve inspired me to set a new goal… Congratulations!!
Anita // Feb 17, 2008 at 12:35 pm
It is right in the middle of town, but the back door opens to a deck that faces thick woods. Perfect for a woman like me that craves the best of both worlds - where I can walk in one direction and be at the river, or walk in the other and be downtown.
You just described me perfectly! Right now we live in the middle of nowhere - litterally less than 3 minutes from state game land. While I absolutely love it here … the “townie” in me tends to miss the hustle n’ bustle of town life. Good thing my mom still lives in the same house I grew up in … I can re-visit that “busy life” any time I want.
Congratulations! You’re right … you really ARE on your way to your happily ever after! Not many are as near deserving as yourself, Lynn. You’ve come so far!
I already read your “start” before but had to read it again. You’re proof that you CAN make a living online - and then some!
Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see more pictures - that house looks absolutely adorable!
Laurie Neumann // Feb 17, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Lynn,
I have to say it again. Congratulations!!
It’s so great to have somewhere that is “home.”
Enjoy and blessings!
Barbara Crowley // Feb 17, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Lynn,
That is wonderful news - I want to add my congratulations also! The house is lovely and I hope you decide to use the sun room as your office!
I’ve not been on your “list” for very long, but long enough to know that you are a very kind, giving person who deserves the best.
Best wishes to you and your children!
Barbara
Tawnya Sutherland // Feb 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Congrats Lynn, I can relate to the feeling of wanting a home base for yourself and your family. I also finally settled down and bought a house too and it has been one year since I moved in. It is even better than I expected and I am so happy for you since I know that you made the right decision and will benefit from this for the rest of your life. For me when I settled down, my business finally took that extra leap that I’ve been wanting for years and probably it was because my mind was less stress on providing the kids a stable home. Now they had a stable place to live and weren’t moving everything year and I could then focus on expanding the business. Good luck with everything and I hope you have lots of friends to help you move!
Sharon McMillan // Feb 17, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Lynn - Congratulations on your new home!
Wising you and your children a lifetime of wonderful memories!
Blessings…
Lisa Marie Mary // Feb 17, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Oh my gosh, Lynn! I’m so excited for you! I got butterflies reading it!!
CONGRATULATIONS, WOMAN - YOU ROCK!!!
Joanne // Feb 17, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Living with vision. You reached yours and more. Congratulations and good luck to your son and his beta test!
Darwin // Feb 17, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Lynn,
Looks comfy and cozy. I am sure the feeling you get from following your passions there will increase your productivity and positive results. Happy for you.
sandor // Feb 18, 2008 at 1:17 am
beautiful!
hearty congrats lynn
Becky // Feb 18, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Congrats, Lynn!
Thanks for sharing your exciting news. Sounds like the perfect home for you and your family. Loved hearing of the family ties to the neighborhood. Very cool! All the best.
Carol Deckert // Feb 19, 2008 at 12:18 am
Congratulations Lynn - beautiful home from the pics you provided.
Working online we sometimes tend to forget that we do have “another life” and if the house we are living in is not comfortable and easy to move around in, it is not easy to work. I’m very happy that you found your dream home right in the middle of everything you love!
Wishing you life’s best,
Carol Deckert, Networking Maven
http://www.runlancaster.com
Referrals Unlimited Network
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Sybian Portal // Feb 23, 2008 at 4:36 am
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Andre Chaperon // Feb 24, 2008 at 7:21 am
Good for you, my friend. Rock On gal!!!
Andre
Tammy Landau // Feb 24, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Congratulations on a beautiful Home and as Mary says in “It’s A Wonderful Life”…Bread…that this house may never know hunger…Salt…that life may always have flavor…and wine…that joy and prosperity may reign forever.
Mary T Gallagher // Feb 25, 2008 at 1:32 pm
What a great story you have, Lynn. Thanks for sharing your path with us! I appreciate where you have been, how you have acted within your circumstances to create success, and enjoy it all along the way!
All the best to you and yours!
Mary
Lynn Terry // Feb 26, 2008 at 10:05 am
Thank you Mary!
I just moved into the house over the weekend, and I am absolutely IN LOVE with it. It’s *perfect*
Anita // Feb 26, 2008 at 10:35 am
Awesome Lynn
This is so exciting!! Glad to hear it’s *perfect*
Jerry Leventer // Feb 26, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Hi Lynn, the house looks wonderful. It’s nice that the kids are young enough that they’ll remember it as “home”.
adam // Feb 26, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Dear Lynn,
I am so very happy for you! It was pure pleasure to read about your wonderful goal - your house and your feeling of getting it, finally!
Lynn Terry // Feb 27, 2008 at 11:47 am
Thank you
Yes it is, and that was the goal. And fortunately they absolutely love it here. It’s high time I started getting settled down
lol
Its almost surreal at the moment. I spent many years working towards one goal after the other, and just staying the course. I knew this was coming, as I worked towards it diligently, but to actually be at this phase in my life is more exciting than I ever imagined.
I’m glad I did things the way I did. There were times that I questioned the strategy and might have settled for less - but this was definitely worth it.
Katir // Mar 10, 2008 at 6:20 am
The house is beautiful. The area looks so serene and calm, I hope I’m right on that one.
Lynn Terry // Mar 10, 2008 at 7:29 am
Thank you
And yes - the location is fabulous. I’m loving it!!
Mike - SMS // Mar 10, 2008 at 8:18 am
Lynn,
Great house, love it… however, the photo tricks the eye as if the house is sinking to the left hand side
All the best!
Lynn Terry // Mar 10, 2008 at 8:28 am
LOL Mike - I assure you it isnt
Just the way the picture was taken. I’ll share more pictures soon.
Bea Kunz // Jul 3, 2008 at 11:36 am
Hi Lynn,
Love, love your style of choice for a home.
We have many of the same around us.
Congratulations on your accomplishments.
You are a fabulous example of how much we can do with a plan and real commitment.
I have a vision of your grounds when you have worked them a bit.
Do you plan to grow herbs? They are useful and beautiful .
I’m very happy for you, happiness “to” you always.
Bea Kunz
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