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This Day in Castle History
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Tag Archives: moving
Do you want to downsize that?
It’s getting windy again here in KS. But I’m not just talking about the weather. The winds of change are visiting our family…AGAIN!!! 2 1/2 years ago, we had four children in our home. In less than four months, we will be … Continue reading
Six more months
We signed a new lease this morning. We will be staying in this apartment for at least another six months. I will be commuting to Blue Springs when the new year rolls around. I just hope gas stays as low … Continue reading
Know when to hold ‘em
I went looking for a new place to live today… First, I toured a competing apartment complex nearby. The unit was very nice but the kitchen, which is probably the MOST important thing to my wife, was SO small. Then, … Continue reading
It should have been simple
I am under the gun. I have to make some big decisions…soon! I have six more weeks until I start my new job in Blue Springs. Blue Springs is 30 miles to northeast of our apartment. The church that is going … Continue reading
We are staying put
The homeowner never called me back. It looks like the deal to buy their house is dead. That fact coupled with my two children’s involvement in school have pretty much changed my plans. It looks like we will renew our … Continue reading
One last try
I called the homeowner to let him know that his realtor called me. I told him that she lied to me several times. He apologized for involving her. I completely understand. Dealing directly with a buyer involves a great deal … Continue reading
A deal killer?
Well, the homeowner didn’t call me back. His real estate agent did. “Oh hi. I understand that you are interested in a lease purchase of the property?” Not with you…”Umm, yes…” “And what were you thinking for as a rental … Continue reading
That’s great…really
This whole “should we move” question gets more difficult every day. My youngest daughter came home and reported that she is now famous at school. It seems that the texting grapevine spread the news about her audition far and wide. … Continue reading
The next hurdle
The homeowner called me back. He has found another hurdle. If they rent the house to us for six months (as I had proposed), they will not be able to put a deposit down on their new house until June … Continue reading
The house hunt resumes
Having accepted the job offer, I got back to work on finding a house in Blue Springs. When I looked for the house that my wife and I visited, I couldn’t find it when I looked online. I had to drive out there to … Continue reading