Going from owning to renting

Cumbercookie13 · ‎05-06-2016

I sold my house for cash to a group that flips old homes and will be moving to a first floor, one bedroom apartment with a small den, and a stackable washer/dryer - best part!) next week. It's a house converted into apartments and there's a front porch to sit out on and people watch. I'll still be in the same town, which I enjoy living in.

Financially it will be better as there's no more property taxes, water/trash/sewer bills, and THREE separate utilities (oil heat, propane for hot water, and electric) to pay which left me with little left over for other expenses. I will be getting renter's insurance, the landlord requires it. The location is great and since I have no car, it's a shorter walk to the bus stop for work and back to home, and I can walk to places downtown, the park, the library, and 7-11. The packing up and clearing unwanted stuff out is a chore though, no wonder most hardly move! But in the end it will be worth it. I don't need a lot of space and cleaning will be easier. It'll be sad leaving the home I grew up in and inherited from my grandfather, but I'm excited to make a clean slate and start a new journey.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

Congratulations @Cumbercookie13!!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

Sit back and enjoy! I hope you love it and I hope you and your neighborhood are a great fit. Sounds like a smart move to me!

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

Sounds like a change for the better, @Cumbercookie13

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blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Lucky you, I live in a small home on a lot of property and as my husband and I age it's getting to be a problem for us. Too much up keep, physically and financially. We could sell our property for big bucks tomorrow, but my husband isn't ready yet. I would be very happy to rent a 2 bedroom apartment in the city where everything is close by. Enjoy your freedom.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

Your apartment sounds great, it gets harder every year to keep up with the needs of an old house.

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millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@Cumbercookie13It's a huge decision, but I love your attitude. Hope the journey is smooth as can be.

I sympathize with the whole sorting and packing thing. It's a slog, but in the end I expect we'll hear you've accomplished what you set out to do. Good luck.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I did that when I moved back home (NYC) from SF Bay area after DH died.

We had a four bedroom house ... I now live in one bedroom apt. So much less work. If anything breaks, I call the management office and they send someone to fix it. Plenty of amenities. And, I can lock the door and take off for vacation w/o worrying about anything here.