Sugarbell Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have been searching for months for a house where we will be moving. I didn't want fancy...and everything was either fancy and expensive or a big time fixer upper. My house in Stepford is 93 percent paid off. So we will have a good down payment available. I kept wondering where the basic brick ranch houses with finished basements were. The older 60s/70s houses without the bells and whistles but quality construction. Then it popped up! It's smaller and less expensive than our current home. But established neighborhood-a combination of senior citizens and families with kids. I know the neighborhood well I had friends in high school that lived here. On a hill but close to schools ball fields..smaller yards. We have 4 smaller bedrooms (but everyone gets own room now) finished basement, 2 bathrooms, finished basement...double flat driveway for basketball. Best part...it was priced about 30K less than what I am selling my house for. So when my house sells...I can pay off the new house in FULL and remaining 7 percent I owe on my house. So no more house payment. 😀. That was our goal before the kids got high school age...so we wouldn't be house poor. It's smaller but it's going to be more functional for this stage of my and my kids lives. Still have a yard and trees but not nearly the upkeep. If I have any money left over we are adding on a deck soon. Now to get my house sold. I didn't want to have 2 houses...but I knew if I didn't bid and jump on this house it wouldn't last long (they sell quick down here). I can do this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarbell Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Roof/Furnace/AC/Windows new in 2012. Next door neighbor is a sweet elderly/social lady with a pool who lets neighborhood swim in it if we help with upkeep!😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenHeart2 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Wow SG this all sounds like it's falling right into place for you and your family! Im so happy for you!! You say "I can do this" guess what..... you are doing it!!! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Woohoo! Fantastic news. Things are definitely falling into place as you want them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Congratulations!!! It sounds perfect and I can tell you I do not regret for one second moving to a smaller house with less upkeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimiRed Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 WooHooo!!!! Oh...I love my finished basement! Congratulations, it sounds perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoVerySad Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 It sounds perfect, SB. I'm so happy for you and your terrific kids! Happy hugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedmensa Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Congrats on the new house and congrats on escaping Stepford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswife Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captains wife Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Love how this is coming together for you. Congrats on the departure from Stepford ! You are setting a great example : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondlife Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Great. I'm in the process of moving to another state. Scarey but good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marian53 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wonderful news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Tomás Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Where's my invite? : :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying2breathe Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 :D Great news, SB - congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmg19 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Yea!!! For me less has been so much better. My boys and I have loved having less space to clean, take care of, maintenance, yard, etc. Sounds like a perfect fit to me. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarbell Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 It's funny...I bought the house from a young couple (they are both 30) who have 4 kids under the age of 5. 😁...They are building a large house with more land. I have observed here (town I am moving to) the 20 something start out smaller...in the 30s...want bigger more space...then hit mid 40s (my friends from high school that are still local).. Want to go back smaller with less upkeep. I don't know if it's like that everywhere- but it's that way here. (Hometown) Of course in Stepford...it's bigger bigger bigger...but most Moms don't work. Just an observation since I have left the bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrskro Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmsmdm Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Sounds just perfect, but I am still mourning our loss of future Playboy Neighbor stories 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarbell Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Oh I know....Cute PB neighbor is in Canada till end of the month on business (and he has a gf now-but something tells me it's not exclusive!) I do love my neighborhood and they are probably the only ones we will keep in touch with In years to come. We are like family. Something tells me my new neighborhood won't have a PB neighbor...But you never know! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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