by Hope
On the night of Monday, February 24, the home went underneath contract. Anticipated closing is the top of March. I’m not going to share extra till we get by means of appraisal and inspection.
This has altered my plans once more.
- There’s a purchaser’s agent concerned, however no vendor’s agent. As a result of this all occurred previous to March 1 once I was going to cross the home off to an agent, it’s going by means of as FSBO. The lawyer who has all the time dealt with my household’s affairs right here is dealing with the sale. (And sure, I do should pay him.) I’m additionally paying the client’s agent 3% which I marketed once I created the itemizing on each Fb and Zillow.
- As a substitute of spending a month in Texas, I will probably be staying two weeks, then returning to Georgia pending the deadline.
Publish Home Sale Plans
If all goes nicely and as deliberate, the home will shut by the top of March. That leaves me at unfastened ends the month of April. The household is all planning to be in Georgia for the primary week of Could for Princess’ faculty commencement, a household weekend, Princess’ twenty first birthday, and Mom’s Day. And by household I imply all 5 of my children plus a few of my quick household from Texas.
Choices
I received’t make any agency choices or plans till I do know the home will shut as scheduled. However I’m reviewing choices so I’m prepared.
- Magnificence and her fiancé have a house with a visitor room that they’ve invited me to remain for some time.
- Princess has an house (sofa) the place I may keep for a couple of days, in all probability week max. I’ll probably keep right here the week instantly after closing since we’ve appointments collectively that week.
- Return to Texas for the month.
- Roadtrip!
Thrilling issues forward!
Replace
Purchaser pulled out March 4th by way of electronic mail from their actual property agent. The due diligence interval was by means of March seventh. No motive was given. (I imagine it needed to do with their financing as they have been getting a 100% finance mortgage.)
It undoubtedly by means of me for a loop mentally. After giving myself a few days to course of. I’ve determined to return to GA on the finish of this two week interval, and resolve what to do then. I would like a break from excited about the home. So it’ll despatched empty. And I’ll deal with work and discovering extra work. And spending some high quality time with my household.

Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven enterprise supervisor who has spent almost 20 years serving to shoppers streamline their operations and develop their companies by means of challenge administration, digital advertising and marketing, and tech experience. Just lately transitioning from her function as a single mother of 5 foster/adoptive kids to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and sensible challenges of redefining her life whereas sustaining her dedication to regain monetary management and get rid of debt.
Residing in a comfortable small city in northeast Georgia together with her three canines, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the seashore. Although her children are actually discovering their footing on the earth—pursuing training, careers, and independence—she stays deeply dedicated to supporting them on this subsequent chapter, whilst she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since becoming a member of the Running a blog Away Debt neighborhood in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of economic ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a transparent path forward, she’s able to sort out her funds with the identical ardour and perseverance that she’s dropped at her life and profession. By her writing, she continues to encourage others to confront their very own monetary challenges and attempt for a brighter future.