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    ok, it is done, my house is listed and I get at least one visitor each day while I am there, plus I don'r know if I get visits during the day.

    I decided I am renting a house from a private party, a broker works only with financially sound owners that she pre-screens, she has had no problems.
    These are owners that bought at fixed rate pre-contruction, They have always rented the houses. There are not that many but she always have 5-7 on her listing for my area.

    I am sending the link to my friends in case they know someone that could be interested.

    Meanwhile I am officially 30 days late. Next week I would be 60 days late but will still be 30 because I am sending them the difference that I was short for last month. ($645)

    I am supoused to stop payments all together because I need to gather the $2000 to retain the lawyer. However a friend is offering me to buy a membership to legal services for $30 a month, with the right to cancel at any time. If I like their firm I will do that. I've tried this type of services before and got bad service. But If I can save me $2000 I am willing to give them a second chance.

    It is very tough letting go of the house, it was the very first house I bought and my son was born on it. Plus so many memories, 7 years.

    Any advise on letting go on ones home and adjusting back to life as a renter?

  • #2
    Don't look at it as backing up, look at it as just one of the steps to moving forward.

    Use this time to establish a well thought out plan to get ahead.

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    • #3
      Good luck. Hope the house sells asap.

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      • #4
        I think is the transition that has me uncorfortable, I feel like packing and being all settled alrady. !!

        I do have problems with changes while they happen....
        I have to work on that.

        Actually I would like to get me a storage so I can keep my house more 'staged'. But that is $60 per month....

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        • #5
          Don't be embarrassed or feel as you are taking a step back. You are taking charge of your life and that is a step forward.

          I am a Realtor and see stuff like this everyday. My husband filed for divorce and we can't afford to live separately until the house is sold. I know it will be a short sale and I have to deal with the bank to get it listed and sold so I can move on with my life. It is part of the process.

          You will get through this and be a better person in the end. Keep your head high and know you are doing the best for you and your child.

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          • #6
            Congrats on getting it listed! I hope that I can tell you congrats on selling very soon.

            Change can be upsetting, but I've found the thing to do is to keep looking forward. When we moved to a new state 3 years ago, I focused on everything positive about the move. I didn't focus on leaving my friends and parents. I focused on the new location, the new activities that would take place, the school my kids would go to. I just focused on the excitement of the change.

            You can do this, too. Focus on how letting the house go, puts you in a better place financially. Think about how to arrange the furniture in your new place and so forth.

            Good luck!
            My other blog is Your Organized Friend.

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            • #7
              Thank you everybody.
              Looking forward really helps. !!

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