Thanks to all the knowledgeable and helpful folks here at MyFico, in the mortage boards, and credit re-building boards, I was able to bring my score up well over 100 points, and we closed on our new home this past Friday! We moved in on Saturday! There is no feeling quite like walking through the front door of your own home for the first time! 
Starting Score: 700
congrats!!! 
Congrats!!!
