Glad everything worked out for you, Lisa. I can't wait for the day I don't get anymore phone calls telling me someone wants to see you house today at such and such a time...what a pain! I've had people coming thru and have one on Friday also. I'll keep my fingers crossed (and for any of you who know about burying a St. Joseph statue - upside down and facing the street - he's been there for so long, he's working his way out of the ground)! I see it when I weed. I think he's trying to tell me something.
(p.s. don't know where it originated (religious or superstitious?), but St.Joseph the Carpenter is supposed to help you sell your house).
I'm sorry to hear about the buyer. There is the perfect person for your home out there and things will work out in the end for you! We were selling a condo in CT and had a contract and closing date. Our buyer backed out at the end. What was bad was in CT they get all their money back yet were able to tie us up from selling to another person. We did get a buyer and closed the end of last month. It all worked out in the end it just took some time.
I'm so sorry to hear about the buyer backing out. Everything happens for a reason, so while this one wasn't meant to be, the right one will come along. In a way, this is a good learning experience for when the next potential buyer comes along. You'll be better prepared on an emotional level of your feelings on moving so it might go a little easier. Whatever happens, good luck to you!
Thanks, all, but my buyer backed out...he got cold feet about the mortgage payments and his mother's advice. I guess it wasn't meant to be (this time).
Congrats on the selling of your home. For some people change is hard and the best thing to do is to take it one day at a time. If there are things you are not ready to part with box them up and store them or bring them with you and go through them as you start on your new journey. And remember that no one can take away any of the wonderful memories you had where you lived!
I don’t know if you scrapbook/journal but now would be a great time to get some nice pics of the house you have made so many memories in. I would go through the house before packing if you can and get pics of the places that you have the best memories; even if that is the kitchen table. When you get yourself settled into your new house get pics of the equivalent space that you took in the old. You can take the pics of the old and journal a short story about that space, then do the same for the new house but this story can be about the future and what you would like to accomplish in the new space. I think this could be a means to honor the house you are leaving while looking forward with a smile. Good luck to you and please feel free to stop in for any moral support we can send your way.
Thanks, Ladies, very nice comments. I have a beautiful Japanese maple bush that hopefully the new owner will not remove. My mom bought it for me (us) many years ago as an anniversary present. I was in a very comfortable zone, and it's time to move on. I have to change my way of thinking of all the things I have to do and not STRESS OUT over it. I have a habit of staying too long in one place (when I shouldn't have) - my job, my house, my marriage - so as you can tell, Change is hard for me, but I Will Surive. My friend gave me a press-button gadget that plays that song!
As far as taking something from my house, I'm taking some of the furniture, but I'd like to can it all and really start anew.
(excuse the crazy fonts, for some reason, I have a really hard time making corrections when I post.
That's a long time, mku. Maybe think of a little ceremony you can do to say goodbye to your house. And maybe find a little piece of it that you can take with you. Do you have flowers? Consider bringing a transplanted perennial to your new home. Something living and breathing that grew where your roots have been and comes with you to stretch its roots in your new home. And maybe plant a new plant in the garden before you leave as both a thank you to your old home and a sign of a fresh start for the new owners.
I'd say a little mourning for the house you've occupied so long is in order, but at the same time, a fresh start can be exciting... and hey, if interior decorating is something you're interested in, you have a new blank canvas!
Seriously, though... I try to look on change as a chance to grow, learn and develop. It's a challenge worth facing!
After my house being on the market for 2 years, I have a buyer. I will be receiving the contract today or tomorrow to sign. I know I should be ecstatic, but I've lived here for 28 years. The thought of moving, packing, and finding a place to live has me overwhelmed. I know Change is a good thing once we come to terms with it, but I was wondering how you handle change. I can use all the tips I can get...thanks Ladies.
I have a habit of staying too long in one place (when I shouldn't have) - my job, my house, my marriage - so as you can tell, Change is hard for me, but I Will Surive. My friend gave me a press-button gadget that plays that song!
