Comments on: I Want to Sell my House ASAP. http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap Wed, 08 May 2013 13:26:47 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Sunday Link Love! | Save Green and Live Green! http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-9919 Sunday Link Love! | Save Green and Live Green! Sun, 31 May 2009 20:56:29 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-9919 [...] I’m back from vacation now and still have the itch to move back. I think I can tough it out here for awhile, so I’ll just keep thinking good thoughts about [...] [...] I’m back from vacation now and still have the itch to move back. I think I can tough it out here for awhile, so I’ll just keep thinking good thoughts about [...]

]]> By: Making my House a Home | Save Green and Live Green! http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-8031 Making my House a Home | Save Green and Live Green! Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:22:20 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-8031 [...] to this house that will make it more my style and make me feel better about it.  I can’t move across country today, so I’ll have to give it some time and see how we feel in about six months.  Sometimes I [...] [...] to this house that will make it more my style and make me feel better about it.  I can’t move across country today, so I’ll have to give it some time and see how we feel in about six months.  Sometimes I [...]

]]> By: Sunday Link Love! | Save Green and Live Green! http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7963 Sunday Link Love! | Save Green and Live Green! Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:51:28 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7963 [...] I went and did something crazy this weekend. In an effort to try to love my house, I decided to rip up the carpet in my office.  Who knows how old it was, and I knew there was [...] [...] I went and did something crazy this weekend. In an effort to try to love my house, I decided to rip up the carpet in my office.  Who knows how old it was, and I knew there was [...]

]]> By: Deirdre http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7776 Deirdre Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:29:25 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7776 Oh gosh, yes, "Your Money or Your Life" is the absolute Bible of simple, frugal living. It's worth buying because it's such a good long-term resource. It puts everything in perspective. There's a new edition out this year, actually. It will help clarify everything... Oh gosh, yes, “Your Money or Your Life” is the absolute Bible of simple, frugal living. It’s worth buying because it’s such a good long-term resource. It puts everything in perspective. There’s a new edition out this year, actually. It will help clarify everything…

]]> By: Mrs Money http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7775 Mrs Money Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:26:51 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7775 Kacie- I am aware it's "all or nothing" with me, lol. I definitely need to work on that. I don't like having to do all the "manly" things. My hubby works so much that he's hardly home, which forces me to do things such as replace flooring, baseboards, etc. Of course, I could pay someone to do it but I am too cheap! I guess if I had a house that was a "one and done" I'd be happy. Of course, the mortgage would reflect that too, so I wouldn't be happy about that. I think I need to be happy with what I have and realize that things aren't perfect and are never going to be. I do think your idea is a great one. Mr. Money and I are going to talk about it more when we get a chance. Thanks for your suggestions! DeLane- Thanks for your comment! We are actually planning a vacation out there next month so I think that will help. Deirdre- I am so jealous! Another reason I want to move out there is that people are more health conscious than where we live now. I feel like I fit in better out there. I'll have to check out that book. Thanks for the recommendation! Fit Wallet- I can agree with you on a lot of that! Thankfully we love our neighbors so that's not a problem. We planned on staying here at least two years thinking we'd at least break even when we went to sell. Of course that's not the case now. I'm thankful too that we can pay our mortgage! Miss M- Thanks so much for your insight! That is crazy your parents had to drop $150K!! Wow. We wouldn't have to pay rent out there because we could live in his mom's MIL apartment. At least we wouldn't have that expense. Sometimes I just think I shouldn't upset the apple cart! I think Mr. Money and I need to sit down and come up with a solid plan. Thanks! Kacie- I am aware it’s “all or nothing” with me, lol. I definitely need to work on that. I don’t like having to do all the “manly” things. My hubby works so much that he’s hardly home, which forces me to do things such as replace flooring, baseboards, etc. Of course, I could pay someone to do it but I am too cheap! I guess if I had a house that was a “one and done” I’d be happy. Of course, the mortgage would reflect that too, so I wouldn’t be happy about that. I think I need to be happy with what I have and realize that things aren’t perfect and are never going to be. I do think your idea is a great one. Mr. Money and I are going to talk about it more when we get a chance. Thanks for your suggestions!

DeLane- Thanks for your comment! We are actually planning a vacation out there next month so I think that will help.

Deirdre- I am so jealous! Another reason I want to move out there is that people are more health conscious than where we live now. I feel like I fit in better out there. I’ll have to check out that book. Thanks for the recommendation!

Fit Wallet- I can agree with you on a lot of that! Thankfully we love our neighbors so that’s not a problem. We planned on staying here at least two years thinking we’d at least break even when we went to sell. Of course that’s not the case now. I’m thankful too that we can pay our mortgage!

Miss M- Thanks so much for your insight! That is crazy your parents had to drop $150K!! Wow. We wouldn’t have to pay rent out there because we could live in his mom’s MIL apartment. At least we wouldn’t have that expense. Sometimes I just think I shouldn’t upset the apple cart! I think Mr. Money and I need to sit down and come up with a solid plan. Thanks!

]]> By: Miss M http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7765 Miss M Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:59:42 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7765 It's a terrible time to sell, my parents have had their house on the market for over a year and have dropped the price $150,000. You are competing against foreclosures and desperate sellers. If you moved before selling it you'll have to pay rent and the mortgage, many people who have tried this recently have fared very badly. That doesn't mean you shouldn't plan for the move you want to make, just that you shouldn't rush into it. What can you do to improve your current happiness. What steps can you take to eventually move back to Colorado. I find having a plan helps soothe some of my anxiety. It’s a terrible time to sell, my parents have had their house on the market for over a year and have dropped the price $150,000. You are competing against foreclosures and desperate sellers. If you moved before selling it you’ll have to pay rent and the mortgage, many people who have tried this recently have fared very badly. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan for the move you want to make, just that you shouldn’t rush into it. What can you do to improve your current happiness. What steps can you take to eventually move back to Colorado. I find having a plan helps soothe some of my anxiety.

]]> By: Fit Wallet http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7761 Fit Wallet Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:17:27 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7761 I completely understand your sentiments. I like owning my home, but I wish we hadn't bought this particular house. I have horrendous neighbors who are constantly grating on my nerves, and we have a huge repair looming over our heads. We planned for this to be our "starter house" and to sell within 5-7 years, but now that prices are down so far, we probably won't recoup our investment for a while yet. Unfortunately, I just have to ride it out for now. We're lucky, in many respects--we can afford our mortgage, we have a roof over our heads (even if it's leaky!), and our neighborhood will appreciate over time. Being patient is not my best skill, though! I completely understand your sentiments. I like owning my home, but I wish we hadn’t bought this particular house. I have horrendous neighbors who are constantly grating on my nerves, and we have a huge repair looming over our heads. We planned for this to be our “starter house” and to sell within 5-7 years, but now that prices are down so far, we probably won’t recoup our investment for a while yet.

Unfortunately, I just have to ride it out for now. We’re lucky, in many respects–we can afford our mortgage, we have a roof over our heads (even if it’s leaky!), and our neighborhood will appreciate over time. Being patient is not my best skill, though!

]]> By: Deirdre http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7754 Deirdre Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:15:21 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7754 I don't blame you at all - I'm in Colorado right now for a 3-week visit, and as usual when I'm here, thinking seriously about moving here. As to home ownership, I am so glad that I rent a cute little apartment that I don't have to do anything with as far as upkeep. Owning a home is not necessarily more cost-effective than renting -- this is something that's addressed in "Your Money or Your Life." I don’t blame you at all – I’m in Colorado right now for a 3-week visit, and as usual when I’m here, thinking seriously about moving here. As to home ownership, I am so glad that I rent a cute little apartment that I don’t have to do anything with as far as upkeep. Owning a home is not necessarily more cost-effective than renting — this is something that’s addressed in “Your Money or Your Life.”

]]> By: DeLane http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7753 DeLane Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:19:30 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7753 My two cents: You are talking about HUGE changes in your life. Give yourself a date about 2 or 3 months from now as a change date. Then, go ahead and check into what your house would sell for, could you get comparable jobs in CO, etc. See if you still have the same feelings on your change date as you do now. Sometimes feelings change - don't make major decisions based on them! My two cents: You are talking about HUGE changes in your life. Give yourself a date about 2 or 3 months from now as a change date. Then, go ahead and check into what your house would sell for, could you get comparable jobs in CO, etc. See if you still have the same feelings on your change date as you do now. Sometimes feelings change – don’t make major decisions based on them!

]]> By: Kacie http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap/comment-page-1#comment-7726 Kacie Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:01:35 +0000 http://ultimatemoneyblog.com/i-want-to-sell-my-house-asap#comment-7726 Sounds like you're dealing with a few issues here. Maybe you could take things step by step instead of trying to make a bunch of changes all at once. First, you don't like the hassles of owning a house. This probably isn't the best time to try to sell, but it might not be as bad as you think. What if you prepped your house for sale and sold it and then moved into an apartment in your area to rent for awhile? Then, you could scope out the job market in Colorado. You say you're worried about being able to afford a house, but you don't like home ownership anyway so you could probably rent there, yeah? Whatever you do, don't be miserable! Sounds like you’re dealing with a few issues here. Maybe you could take things step by step instead of trying to make a bunch of changes all at once.

First, you don’t like the hassles of owning a house.

This probably isn’t the best time to try to sell, but it might not be as bad as you think.

What if you prepped your house for sale and sold it and then moved into an apartment in your area to rent for awhile?

Then, you could scope out the job market in Colorado. You say you’re worried about being able to afford a house, but you don’t like home ownership anyway so you could probably rent there, yeah?

Whatever you do, don’t be miserable!

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