finally, some good news!

19 years ago

For anyone following my pathetic saga, just wanted to update that DH got a fabulous job offer today (that he'll be accepting!). Guess God just needed to kick him out on to the curb to inspire him to look for a better job (he's been miserable for 2 years)! He finally "gets it" now. :)

Anyway, we still need to sell the house to better our financial future (and take care of the mistakes of our past), but we have much more room in the budget to comfortably afford something reasonably accomodating in this area for our growing family. At the same time, we can afford to lower the price even more to get this house sold ASAP! We just want to put all of this behind us as fast as we can!

Here's the kicker, his new job is less than a mile from our house!! How's that for short commute times and confirmation that God wants us to stay in the area?! He was looking for jobs as far as Texas! ;+) God is good and we finally see the light at the end of this very loooong tunnel. :)

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bethesdamadman
19 years ago
That's wonderful news, Julie. I'm glad that things are looking up for you and your husband.
xamsx
19 years ago
Good for you!

Have you been looking for a new home to see what is available in your new price range? The reason I ask - if the current job is close and pays well, and you have the current home fixed up, is it possibly better to remain where you are? Or are the carrying costs just too high?
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jperiod
Original Author
19 years ago
I've been looking a little, but I think we're really gonna have to lower our price another $25K to move our house quickly, so that's $25K off a "new house" to keep our payments in budget.

This house no longer fits our needs and would cost too much to change. It would be much less to sell, pay off all our debt, and start out with a house with "good bones" that fits our lifestyle with kids (current home was purchased pre-kids). Plus, our current home faces east/west, which we absolutely hate here in Phoenix. Our family room is always 10 degrees different than the rest of the house. It's awful.

We just want a blank slate and start over. But we should still be able to find something very reasonable close by.
talley_sue_nyc
19 years ago
well, maybe it'll rub off--now I just need to get my DH to find some sort of paying part-time work that lets him watch over kids, and then we can afford to drop OUR price enough to get a buyer, and still afford the next step up (1 more bedroom)
theroselvr
19 years ago
Julie, very happy to read this!

If the market looks like it's going to continue to go down, perhaps renting for now until you find that perfect house with a much lower price?
triciae
19 years ago
That really is good news! I hope the new job buys some breathing room so you can take a few deep breathes & take your time making decisions.

Wishing you fair winds & safe harbor.

Tricia
jperiod
Original Author
19 years ago
roselvr, I wondered the same thing, since most things that I read say Phoenix prices are just gonna continue down through 2008 (another reason to get out now!). But the thought of trying to move twice (I'm looking to have another baby in the next year) and trying to find a rental that will allow us to terminate the lease early...seems like everyone wants you to sign your life away since houses are many and renters are few! We'll just have to see what's available right now and then decide. We certainly want to make this move a very permanent one that can last us for the long haul, so I'm gonna make sure it meets our "must have" needs. Thanks again!
talley_sue_nyc
19 years ago
seems like everyone wants you to sign your life away since houses are many and renters are few!

but wouldn't this mean it's a renter's market? That if people really want to rent their houses, they're going to have to give in to the demands of renters. Or else go without tenants.

They may really WANT you to make a commitment, but since there are lots of homes you could rent, couldn't you use that to work in your favor? Sign a one-year lease, with a clause that lets you go month-to-month at the same price for 6 months? So you offer *something* valuable to them, but get the flexibility you want?

I'd think, if there are few renters, that those who DO rent would have the upper hand.
theroselvr
19 years ago
Talk to your realtor, they may know of some where that you can go, mine seems to.

In your situation, even wanting another baby; it may be worth it to rent maybe 6 months to let it level out. Buy a few clear storage containers for things you may need down the line for the kids, it makes finding it easier.

I'm not looking forward to renting, but if it's what we have to do, then so be it. I have over 120 roses in pots plus another 100 of perennials I'd be dragging around.