Rob and I have talked a lot about selling our house. We feel really good about it. It's a positive thing to get out of debt and we are going to do it as quickly as possible by selling our house and paying off our student loans then saving like maniacs. We've been feverishly working on our house getting ready to put it up for sale. It's going to be so awesome when we finish it.
So what's my little secret?
This entire time I've secretly been wishing that no one would buy it.
That the market would be too bad.
That the price would be too high.
That it would be too small.
That it wouldn't be cute enough.
That it needed too much work.
Well, for the couple we just met yesterday, the market is good, the price is right, it's just the right size, it is cuter than anything they have looked at, and it doesn't need any work. It's the perfect house for them.
And for me.
I love this house. Rob loves this house. We love it so much that if the time ever comes that we can build a house of our own, this is the very house we want to build. There is nothing incredible about our house. It's a square little 1940's cottage with plaster walls and squeaky floors. But it has a great kitchen and charming arched doorways and big beautiful windows.
Why am I having such a hard time even thinking of letting it go? Maybe because it was our first house. Maybe because we love our neighbors so much (Rob's brother and his wife and two fun little girls). Maybe because it just feels like home like no other place has. Maybe because I'm way too sentimental for my own good. I don't know. But when the time comes to leave this home for good you can bet I'll be shedding more than my share of tears.
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I am so sorry about your lovely house. I hope all goes well for you. Just make sure you take lots of pictures so when you build it will look the way you want it. Love kat
Monica...I feel your pain. Our first home we bought in California we gutted from floor to ceiling and totally refinished everything. Doesn't sound quite like Brandon, I know, but we did it with the help of my brothers, my parents, and friends. When it was finished it was perfect for the two of us just the way it was. I loved it! The location, the ward, our friends...I was pretty sad we were selling and leaving. But, we put the condo on the market and the buyer was ideal. Paying more than we were asking and putting more down than necessary. Loved the house just the way it was. One week before closing I broke down and tried to back out. I couldn't do it!!! Fortunately, our realtor threatened to sue for her commission. I don't know if she could have really done that, but it was enough for me to move forward, since we didn't have any money if we didn't sell the house. In hindsight, everything fell into place so perfectly, I knew that was the right move. We miraculously bought another home in Utah within the year that should have been impossible. I know it's hard. We become so attached. We think we are easy-going, laid back, until it comes to real change. :) I wish you luck. I know good things are coming, and what an awesome reason to be selling. What great memories you have!!! Go through and take pictures of every room and make a little book about your first home.
Ah Max, I bet this is so hard. You both are studs for choosing to get out of debt. You will be blessed for it, but it doesn't make it any easier. I know we will be so sad to sell our house here. I think there is something magical about a first home. It will be easier for us though because we obviously don't want to settle down in NM:-). What are your plans? Are you planning to rent somewhere? Buy? You're staying in Burley right? Good luck. It's so OK to be sad about this. I know how sentimental you are (which I LOVE).
Come on Monica, your a back to nature girl, you and Rob can sell, pitch a tent, and live on love and granola!! Kidding, good luck with tough decisions.
BTW we went to see the gators today and one is fly food/fish food. It looked pretty gruesome!
I found your blog on Sara's. Your breakin my heart :( I get sentimental about living in an apartment for 6 months and leaving so I can't imagine a first home. I think we're both doing the right thing and we'll take good care of it. You can come over whenever you want ;)
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