This Year is Our Year for Success!
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It’s the first house. It’s more expensive, but a much better fit. The second house looked great in the pictures, but not nearly as good in person. The first house requires very little work to make it very comfortable for us, while the second one would have required quite a bit of remodeling to make it work for us. The first is very bright and open while the second was very dark and the floor plan was not open at all.
We are still negotiating with the sellers for our new home on repairs to be made. The inspection noted that the roof on one side and across the back was in very poor shape and that we would likely have difficulty finding insurance for it in its current state. The sellers are balking at filing an insurance claim on it but did finally agree to do so and see if insurance will cover it. They agreed to extend our option period while we hash this out.
The inspection report for our house was very clean, with only a few very minor repairs noted. The inspector claimed that 19 of our windows had lost their seal, which we pushed back on. We’ve never seen even a hint of an issue on any of our windows. They dropped their request for money toward new window panes and we agreed to repair everything else on the list. So I think the sale of our house is a done deal.
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Maryanne, I saw a report on the news that liquid egg substitutes have a big recall because some containers were contaminated with bleach, Ick. It included Eggbeaters and Better than Eggs. I know you use egg substitutes so you might want to read up on the recall.
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Pam, it sounds like you made a great choice going with the more expensive but move in ready home. With DH’s recovery, you don’t need any DIY projects. How’s his recovery going?
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Pam - wow, your house sold in one day! That's amazing. Hopefully you'll decide on the house you want to purchase.
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As of today, all the hurdles have been cleared and we are set to close on both the sale of our house and the cash purchase of our new one on April 21st. Our buyers agreed to lease our house back to us for 1 week at no charge to give us time to complete our move. So now I am trying to finish packing as much as I can while also selling or donating furniture I won’t need in the new house. I’m also trying to motivate DH to continue going through the garage and getting rid of things he won’t need anymore. That’s a very slow and frustrating process because he thinks he needs all of it.
My new dining room will be larger than my current one, so I decided to sell both my dining room furniture and my breakfast room set. I found a used table on Facebook Marketplace that will seat 8 or more for a very reasonable price, and the owner is even delivering it! I’ll purchase a sideboard and lighted curio cabinet for additional storage because I have a lot of china and crystal that will need a home.
This week we have a lot of medical appointments, but in between I’m packing and making phone calls to handle as much as I can related to the move. Our last move was so long ago I’m having a hard time trying to remember everything I need to do to make this happen. I hope I don’t forget anything important. Our realtor offers a moving concierge service, so hopefully they will be able to keep me on track.0 -
Pam - congrats! I don't envy you the move but once it's finished sounds like you'll be happy!
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When is moving day? All the downsizing you did should make it easier. You mentioned staying in your old home a few days past closing. Are the old owners still living in your new house?
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Today was a busy day. I’ve sold almost everything we no longer need for the new house. I just have a rattan chair and ottoman left, and I only listed it today so it may take a few days to move it on. I’ve made enough money selling stuff we don’t need anymore to pay for the move and the new furniture pieces I’ve bought. DH is amazed!
The new house was unoccupied, but when we went over with our realtor on Thursday to meet a carpet salesman and take measurements, we were surprised to find that someone was staying there. We immediately left and tried to contact the seller’s realtor. We found out that someone was staying there for a few days while packing up and clearing out the house. Even though we called out very loudly and Rand the doorbell, she never heard us. So we had to postpone our mission and reschedule for Monday. The house is supposed to be emptied by tonight, so hopefully next week we won’t have any problems.This morning the buyers for our house came with their carpet guy to take measurements for rooms they want to recarpet. We had planned to leave while they were there, but were expecting someone to come to get furniture. We explained that to them when they arrived and they were fine with us staying. It turned out to be a good thing. We were able to answer a lot of questions they had about the area, neighborhood, and the house. They seem like a really nice young couple. They have a daughter who is 2 1/2 and are expecting a boy in June.
We are closing on both houses on the 21st, and planning to move on the 24th. Hopefully we can get the new carpet laid on the 22nd, and have the 23rd to move clothes and small items over, and maybe lay some shelf paper in the kitchen cabinets and drawers, if I can find it! I had 2 big rolls of it, but I’ve packed them and have no idea which box they are in.
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Pam - thank goodness that that's all it was - someone staying a couple days. I've heard about people moving into empty houses and it being a nightmare to get them out.
You really have pulled off a masterful feat! KUDOS! Glad your hubby can appreciate it.
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Happy Easter. Today was the first time in three years (pre-hurricane) that church was standing room. We got there in time for seats but it was the most crowded I’ve seen in years.
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