How do people pull off moving with families/houses?
blackredyellow
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So long story short... My wife and I live in upstate NY with our two sons in a house that we own (not outright). We both work full time.
My family is from the Pittsburgh area, and we have been looking to move back there. Good news is that we have some family land that we are getting for free. We are excited about moving to a place with some acreage and piece and quiet.
But, the process seems so daunting. We'd need to build on the land (which we are looking forward to), but how do people time finding new jobs, selling their house, building, etc?
With the economy as it is, one of us finding a job is the first step, but after that it seems like a giant leap of faith. I mean, can you get a large construction loan when you are already extended on another mortgage? Not a great market, but ideally our house will sell quickly (and we can move in with my mother during construction), but if not, how in the hell do you afford a mortgage and a new construction loan?
Who has done this sort of thing, and is it as scary as it seems? lol
My family is from the Pittsburgh area, and we have been looking to move back there. Good news is that we have some family land that we are getting for free. We are excited about moving to a place with some acreage and piece and quiet.
But, the process seems so daunting. We'd need to build on the land (which we are looking forward to), but how do people time finding new jobs, selling their house, building, etc?
With the economy as it is, one of us finding a job is the first step, but after that it seems like a giant leap of faith. I mean, can you get a large construction loan when you are already extended on another mortgage? Not a great market, but ideally our house will sell quickly (and we can move in with my mother during construction), but if not, how in the hell do you afford a mortgage and a new construction loan?
Who has done this sort of thing, and is it as scary as it seems? lol
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of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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I am tired; my heart is
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The camper idea is one we thought about too. My dad passed away this year, and my mother was going to sell their camper in the spring. I could always convince her to hold off. Living at home could get old quick
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
when my dad got divorced it was mid winter. he stayed in the camper all winter. it was toasy warm. you just have to fill the gas tanks a few times a month. or... get a bigger tank & never fill the fucker but once all winter...
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce