Archive for the ‘Life’ Category

Do You Have an Emergency Fund Yet?

Monday, February 9th, 2009

And if not, why not? Today I got another reminder from life about the importance of an emergency fund. On my way to drop some papers off at my sons' school I fet the car drive a little funny. I thought maybe it was the wet roads. I didn't think anything ...

This Blog is Going Back to Cali…

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Yep, you read right. 7 days and counting we are going back to Cali. The home inspector, termite inspector and radon guy all descended on our house last week and the buyers seem happy with the results. I'm up to my ears in boxes, packing paper and tape. Moving ourselves with ...

Relief on the Way for One Anxious Homeseller

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

39 showings. 1 Open House. 112 days on the market. Multiple "semi-offers" from deal-seekers looking for a steal. And finally, one real offer from a family looking to move in soon. I have so many feelings right now I'm just a basket of emotions. Sadness because this is the first house we bought and ...

5 + 1 = A Minivan?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Pssstt...Can I share a little secret with ya'll? One that has been a contributing factor to my extended absence from this blog? Well, later this year we will be adding to our family! Baby Boy #4 is due October 2nd! (and yes, that is FOUR boys, not just 4 kids. Wish ...

Joining the Ranks of Frustrated Home Sellers

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Fifty nine days ago we listed our house for sale and we jumped into the real estate market feet first. It wasn't until this past week that we joined the group of frustrated homeowners who are struggling to get their homes sold. It hasn't been too bad; we've had umpteen ...