Packing up my house :(

Ember01

So, this is bittersweet. My mom and I are starting to pack up my house this week, to get it ready to sell. I'm excited because it means that I'll be moving to KY in 8 months, but I'm sad because this house was my independence. I bought it by myself when I was 24. I also have the best neighbors in the world. And, good neighbors are hard to find.

And, I'm scared of the housing market right now. FI has had his house on the market for a year, and no one has even made an offer. So, if our houses don't sell, we will continue to have 2 house payments and rent at an apartment. Oh, and all the utilities to all three places

Oh, and I hate the way realtors come in and tell you everything about a house that makes it not worthy of buying. I know it is there job, but come on! I bought the house with pink walls in EVERY room, green shag carpet and orange shag carpet. Oh, and carpet in the kitchen and the bathroom. Looks didn't scare me away!

Sorry, I'm done being sad. Time to drive home and start packing.

motoLyn

Deep breath!  You can do it!  I know the housing market is pretty scary right now, but keep the positive vibes flowing and things will move right along.  Nothing can be done when there's doubt in your head.  You and FI are moving in together and moving forward.   Things will straighten out soon enough.  Good luck on the packing, that part was never a bother for me, it's the unpacking that gets me.  Good neighbors are hard to find, but seriously I have yet to find a neighborhood that I didn't like. 

I always thought realtors were suppose to upsell a house.  LoL! 

Wrkn925

And.... you'll be two hours from me when you move. :-D

That makes you smile, right?

bsidebella

Packing/selling a house does indeed bite the big one. I had to go through it with my mom and brother last year. The house was on the market for 10 months before we sold. The worst part was having the showing lady come through. She basically goes around your house and makes it look...well, fake, I guess would be the word. Like no one lives there, it's just for show. She even moved our furniture around.

Seeing my house empty was the weirdest feeling. We were living in that house for 17 years and when it started to echo from all the things being gone, it was really sad.

cu97tiger

I still miss my house and I moved out almost three years ago. It was my 'Oh s%&t I'm turning 30 and have nothing to show for my life' purchase. It was in a rough neighborhood, but was a total gem. I loved every color I put on the walls and still am nostalgic for it occasionally.

On a happy note, you're making this move for good reasons. It will be wonderful for you and your BF to be in the same place, so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that your houses get snapped up off the market quick!

Ember01

Thanks everyone for the kind words! I have a couple of leads on people looking for a house in the neighborhood, so I'm hoping one of them comes through and I could sell without a realtor. That would be amazing

And, I know it'll be for the best because FI and I will be married and living together. I'm excited for that! That is the best part of selling my house!