Well it has been a hectic week, complete with a few frustrations but many blessings. First off, we are now moved into (and just about all settled into) our new place in Willmar. Unfortunately the home we are renting wasn't cleaned well at all before we moved in. It was very dirty, and when Laura showed up the night before our moving truck was coming with all of our stuff she found out just how bad it was. In stepped several members of the Hudson/Johnson families, who pitched in and cleaned for several hours. Thanks so much to all who helped.... we are extremely grateful. Aside from that the move went very well. We have never had the luxury of having someone else move us before, and it was REALLY nice.... a lot less stressful. The movers did a quick, but careful job. Between the extra cleaning and the unpacking (and a few plumbing issues), it took another 3 nights before we actually were able to stay here. Now we're in, and it's starting to feel like home. If you still need our new address just email me and I'll send it to you.
Second, our townhouse is sold! We ended up moving everything out of there rather than leave some furniture there for "staging." We were worried about how well the house would show to prospective buyers if it was completely empty, but it certainly was going to be more convenient to us to get everything moved in one shot. The person who is buying our place looked at it 3 days before we moved, and then came for a 2nd look 2 days after everything was out. She saw it both ways, so it worked out nicely. We aren't getting anywhere near what we were hoping to sell the place for, but we're actually quite close to our current listing price (after 2 price cuts). We're just thankful to not have to have the place heated and insured (not to mention paying the mortgage and taxes), but sitting empty over the winter. The closing will be in late September, assuming no big issues found in an upcoming home inspection.
Second, our townhouse is sold! We ended up moving everything out of there rather than leave some furniture there for "staging." We were worried about how well the house would show to prospective buyers if it was completely empty, but it certainly was going to be more convenient to us to get everything moved in one shot. The person who is buying our place looked at it 3 days before we moved, and then came for a 2nd look 2 days after everything was out. She saw it both ways, so it worked out nicely. We aren't getting anywhere near what we were hoping to sell the place for, but we're actually quite close to our current listing price (after 2 price cuts). We're just thankful to not have to have the place heated and insured (not to mention paying the mortgage and taxes), but sitting empty over the winter. The closing will be in late September, assuming no big issues found in an upcoming home inspection.
Last, our land purchase looks like it's going to happen finally. The issues with the property boundaries have been resolved, and we're moving toward a closing this Friday. It'll be nice to have that settled, and to start thinking about house plans!
I start work on the 1st. It's hard to believe how quickly the summer flew by.
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I am glad you are all setteled in! Congrats on the sale of your home. I am sure that is a huge relief.
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