This big back yard of ours seems to get bigger and bigger each year. We finally decided in December of 2012 to move. Yes, after 29 years living in the same house we shall be packing up and heading out.
But, where to move to?! Florida sounds appealing, as does Hilton Head Island. But do we REALLY want to move so far away? Not yet. The main reason for moving is to get away from the gigantic backyard, so, a patio or carriage home would be ideal.
Off we went to scout out the patio homes. Ha ha. Locations weren't so good as they were out in the country. Some only had a fence separating the patios. Plus they shared a wall. Guess we're just too unsociable, but we prefer our privacy!
To cut a long story short, we decided on what is called a villa. It's a single-family house, with not much at all in the way land. We've to pay a maintenance fee which will cover grass cutting, snow removal, etc. The land is so tiny, that we wouldn't have any problem doing it ourselves! But, that's the way it goes. Now, which makes a person go completely and crazily crazy? Selling a house, or buying a new one?! Right now, both are taking up lots of time and causing lots of worry. So many odd jobs around our house to take care of, so much painting. As for the new house- choosing flooring, kitchen cabinets, faucets, etc. is a never-ending process. You just choose something and then you begin to wonder if you chose wisely!
Stay tuned. Maybe finally we'll get our house ready to go on the market. We're to close on the new house at the end of June.
But, where to move to?! Florida sounds appealing, as does Hilton Head Island. But do we REALLY want to move so far away? Not yet. The main reason for moving is to get away from the gigantic backyard, so, a patio or carriage home would be ideal.
Off we went to scout out the patio homes. Ha ha. Locations weren't so good as they were out in the country. Some only had a fence separating the patios. Plus they shared a wall. Guess we're just too unsociable, but we prefer our privacy!
To cut a long story short, we decided on what is called a villa. It's a single-family house, with not much at all in the way land. We've to pay a maintenance fee which will cover grass cutting, snow removal, etc. The land is so tiny, that we wouldn't have any problem doing it ourselves! But, that's the way it goes. Now, which makes a person go completely and crazily crazy? Selling a house, or buying a new one?! Right now, both are taking up lots of time and causing lots of worry. So many odd jobs around our house to take care of, so much painting. As for the new house- choosing flooring, kitchen cabinets, faucets, etc. is a never-ending process. You just choose something and then you begin to wonder if you chose wisely!
Stay tuned. Maybe finally we'll get our house ready to go on the market. We're to close on the new house at the end of June.
