If you have been following along (anybody out there????) you will know that we bought a new home without selling our old home first (http://www.countrychicrenovator.com/2012/07/our-first-home-renovation-journey.html.)
We did this because the new home needed some serious renovations and they are close to each other and we needed a place to live while we renovated.
Our old home is tiny with a big garage and a beautiful piece of land but.....it's not selling. Granted we didn't put it up on the Market at the best time and it has only been 3 months. But all the feedback has been the same...."too small of home - if it just had one more bedroom"
Last night Branko and I had a long talk about all of the pro's and con's of what a small addition would do to help us make the home more appeal able.
And so...it's looks as though our beloved new home will have to be put on hold once again to complete a small 500 sq. ft addition. This would be a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a smaller bedroom, dining area and relocate the laundry.
In turn we would have a larger living room area in the existing space and a pantry for the kitchen.
I'm sad...I don't really want to spend more time on this home as I dream everyday of our new home.
But in reality I know this would be the best outcome for us.
You still with me....
We did this because the new home needed some serious renovations and they are close to each other and we needed a place to live while we renovated.
Our old home is tiny with a big garage and a beautiful piece of land but.....it's not selling. Granted we didn't put it up on the Market at the best time and it has only been 3 months. But all the feedback has been the same...."too small of home - if it just had one more bedroom"
Last night Branko and I had a long talk about all of the pro's and con's of what a small addition would do to help us make the home more appeal able.
And so...it's looks as though our beloved new home will have to be put on hold once again to complete a small 500 sq. ft addition. This would be a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a smaller bedroom, dining area and relocate the laundry.
In turn we would have a larger living room area in the existing space and a pantry for the kitchen.
I'm sad...I don't really want to spend more time on this home as I dream everyday of our new home.
But in reality I know this would be the best outcome for us.
You still with me....
Yehhhhhh !!! See, we are following along, we just couldn't tell you. xx How did you figure out your comment section ? bliss ! CELEBRATE!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the look of the nice clean template. Beauty - just like you!
Thanks! Let's not go there on my silly comments mistake!
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ReplyDeleteSelling your old house will help you focus on your new house- so it is probably for the best!! I hope it all goes well!
Thank you! Yes, selling the old house will also allow me to splurge on beautiful appliances....wait did I just call appliances beautiful :)
DeleteWow, what a decision for you both. I understand how hard it is to delay your dream home, especially when you already have it within your grasp. It sounds like you're being smart about your choices and realistic about what will work for you. I'm a big believer that everything happens the way it's supposed to. We may not like it at the time, but in the end our lives sort themselves out. I hope it all comes together for you.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely words to live by! We too have to believe that everything happens for a reason! Thanks for the supportive words:)
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