SteveR
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The house sold in 28 days. We plan on moving out the first week in June. We are amazed at how fast it sold, as are the other neighbors who have had their homes on the market for many months.
Part is luck...the right buyer at the right place at the right time.
Part is preparation...we did A LOT to the house in the past several months to get it ready to sell.
Part is where it is and the rear yard.
Part was waiting to market it at the right time of year here.
Part was having several Open Houses to get traffic through the house.
Our buyer does not have a contigency on the sale and put 50% down. The inspection had two very minor points and the appraisal is very close to the sales price. There have been no insurance claims on the house in 8 years. That leaves only them qualifying for a loan. We believe we have a slam dunk!
The house we are moving into was a contigency contract with our home sale. We got them to drop their price and to move out "early" on short notice. They argeed to our contract changes to move up the various dates on our closing. Slam Dunk!
In two weeks we will be living in our motorhome in the driveway while out stuff awaits loading on the moving truck and the houses to close (both on the same day). Then we drive the 300 miles and stay in a campground for a few days while we get moved into the new house. Once that is done we move the motorhome to the house for storage. That alone saves us $220 per months on storage fees and allows me time to do my own maintenace and upgrades....my other RE hobby that has been on the back burner until now.
We will be enjoying the pool and our casita is already taking bookings from family and friends for the next several months. Being 2 hours from Vegas, an hour from Zion Nat. park and a half day drive to Monument Valley, The Big Ditch (Grand Caynon), Arches Nat. Park, Canyonlands Nat. Park, and Lake Powell. We are also 10 minutes from Snow Canyon State Park, 20 minutes from Gunlock State Park (nice lake) and Qual Creek (another nice lake). The state line with NV is 30 minutes away so Sin is within easy driving distance now. Lotto, slots, girley shows, cheap booze and free drinks while you pertent to play he slots. The buffets are still pretty cheep too.
The house will we a stopping place for kids and other family. We are a one day drive from all of her family. That was in the plan and why we still needed enough bedrooms to house two families at a time. We could do three if we use the motorhome; or four if they bring their own RV which we can park in the driveway. If pressed we could sleep 10 adults and 6-8 kids on the floor. With the motorhome, we can add 2 more adults and at least 5-6 kids.
We are still downsizing some stuff we don't have room for so our dash to the moving date is on.
I can't wait sufing the net in the privacy of my own pool or on the deck watching the grandkids enjoy it. It sure beats sitting in the formal family room trying to carry on a convesation with us.
We will still have a mortgage; about the same as we do now so there will be no additional bite on the family income. We expect to break even on gas, elect. and water compared with our current home. Taxes will be a bit lower due to the smaller home and less Ritzy area.
OUr quality of life is expected to be greatly improved as most of our daily activities will be outside in the morning and evening hours. I can get back into my various motorhome and house projects and then RnR by the pool or in the spa. Fire up the gas grill and enjoy a few adult beverages (home made).
Danger....Rough life ahead!!.............NOT!
We are finally get serious about retiring....none of this messing around with it no....nope...this is the real deal.
Ahhh Yes....the end of the day....it's Homebrew time.
Part is luck...the right buyer at the right place at the right time.
Part is preparation...we did A LOT to the house in the past several months to get it ready to sell.
Part is where it is and the rear yard.
Part was waiting to market it at the right time of year here.
Part was having several Open Houses to get traffic through the house.
Our buyer does not have a contigency on the sale and put 50% down. The inspection had two very minor points and the appraisal is very close to the sales price. There have been no insurance claims on the house in 8 years. That leaves only them qualifying for a loan. We believe we have a slam dunk!
The house we are moving into was a contigency contract with our home sale. We got them to drop their price and to move out "early" on short notice. They argeed to our contract changes to move up the various dates on our closing. Slam Dunk!
In two weeks we will be living in our motorhome in the driveway while out stuff awaits loading on the moving truck and the houses to close (both on the same day). Then we drive the 300 miles and stay in a campground for a few days while we get moved into the new house. Once that is done we move the motorhome to the house for storage. That alone saves us $220 per months on storage fees and allows me time to do my own maintenace and upgrades....my other RE hobby that has been on the back burner until now.
We will be enjoying the pool and our casita is already taking bookings from family and friends for the next several months. Being 2 hours from Vegas, an hour from Zion Nat. park and a half day drive to Monument Valley, The Big Ditch (Grand Caynon), Arches Nat. Park, Canyonlands Nat. Park, and Lake Powell. We are also 10 minutes from Snow Canyon State Park, 20 minutes from Gunlock State Park (nice lake) and Qual Creek (another nice lake). The state line with NV is 30 minutes away so Sin is within easy driving distance now. Lotto, slots, girley shows, cheap booze and free drinks while you pertent to play he slots. The buffets are still pretty cheep too.
The house will we a stopping place for kids and other family. We are a one day drive from all of her family. That was in the plan and why we still needed enough bedrooms to house two families at a time. We could do three if we use the motorhome; or four if they bring their own RV which we can park in the driveway. If pressed we could sleep 10 adults and 6-8 kids on the floor. With the motorhome, we can add 2 more adults and at least 5-6 kids.
We are still downsizing some stuff we don't have room for so our dash to the moving date is on.
I can't wait sufing the net in the privacy of my own pool or on the deck watching the grandkids enjoy it. It sure beats sitting in the formal family room trying to carry on a convesation with us.
We will still have a mortgage; about the same as we do now so there will be no additional bite on the family income. We expect to break even on gas, elect. and water compared with our current home. Taxes will be a bit lower due to the smaller home and less Ritzy area.
OUr quality of life is expected to be greatly improved as most of our daily activities will be outside in the morning and evening hours. I can get back into my various motorhome and house projects and then RnR by the pool or in the spa. Fire up the gas grill and enjoy a few adult beverages (home made).
Danger....Rough life ahead!!.............NOT!
We are finally get serious about retiring....none of this messing around with it no....nope...this is the real deal.
Ahhh Yes....the end of the day....it's Homebrew time.
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