tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post7616282396254709054..comments2024-03-28T08:55:00.522-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Report from House Listing CityMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91252298579752307242021-07-07T09:12:11.867-04:002021-07-07T09:12:11.867-04:00That crazy market is scaring the crap out of me.That crazy market is scaring the crap out of me.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-20836156158295512982021-07-07T08:04:03.029-04:002021-07-07T08:04:03.029-04:00As others have said, just reading about what you&#...As others have said, just reading about what you've accomplished left me exhausted.<br /><br />The real estate market is crazy in Oz too at the moment. <br /><br />Best of luck! (now off to read your most recent posts) ~ LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42263286493808364692021-07-04T23:50:39.979-04:002021-07-04T23:50:39.979-04:00You've already done your big move and across s...You've already done your big move and across state lines. Now, that was impressive!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-67899315227681145342021-07-04T17:49:58.120-04:002021-07-04T17:49:58.120-04:00I'm very impressed! Just thinking about doing ...I'm very impressed! Just thinking about doing all that makes me tired. Jean P.http://stepintofuture.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-86195533999245121852021-07-02T14:50:45.556-04:002021-07-02T14:50:45.556-04:00That's not a fun fact, considering it was just...That's not a fun fact, considering it was just across the street. LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26284956293688844302021-07-02T13:27:53.255-04:002021-07-02T13:27:53.255-04:00The problem with Foreclosure flips by Investors is...The problem with Foreclosure flips by Investors is that it can hurt the comps in an area considerably if they Sell too low to get out from under it fast. Our Bank Portfolio didn't keep REO Property long and most Investors don't either, they want a performing Loan, not a liability of something they won't get a return on. Most Foreclosures are right at the wire of being upside down inBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-5095527840323548112021-07-02T12:44:38.101-04:002021-07-02T12:44:38.101-04:00The ninety days is what I'm hearing, too. We t...The ninety days is what I'm hearing, too. We think the house across the street that sold 3 weeks ago, and the people moved out already must have been trying to stay off a default. This past week they've had a crew of professionals in their working on every aspect of a house like an investor would do. And like I've done before listing.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-74075520457566296652021-07-02T12:34:25.015-04:002021-07-02T12:34:25.015-04:00Supposedly weren't accepting offers from anyon...Supposedly weren't accepting offers from anyone who isn't prequalified. But with so many moving parts I won't breathe easy until the money is in the bank. Scary and exciting all at the same time.<br /><br />Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-41144984421129970722021-07-02T10:26:18.013-04:002021-07-02T10:26:18.013-04:00Your countdown to "launch" is so reminis...Your countdown to "launch" is so reminiscent of our last few moves, and why I don't look forward to the next one! The very best of luck, Jean. I hope you find a qualified buyer quickly who clears all the financial and legal hurdles so you can make your big move. A friend to help and a trustworthy real estate agent make all the difference.Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-40965746039144686352021-07-02T09:03:50.324-04:002021-07-02T09:03:50.324-04:00What an exciting time frame you're now in Jean...What an exciting time frame you're now in Jean and that's a quick Turn in your area, so shouldn't be too stressful if you get multiple offers and so quickly Sell. I was Thankful that Villa Boheme' Sold rather quickly for a Luxury Home, since those can be a tough Sell, but it was a desirable Floor Plan that had a limited supply since the Builder went Chapter 11 before they Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-33550613231944874512021-07-01T14:45:45.046-04:002021-07-01T14:45:45.046-04:00My best advice is to start early because you never...My best advice is to start early because you never know what's on the horizon to slow you down. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-29680291649073876582021-07-01T14:42:08.999-04:002021-07-01T14:42:08.999-04:00Me too. I'm almost afraid to say out loud but ...Me too. I'm almost afraid to say out loud but I could be less than two weeks from having a signed buy/sell agreement.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-4954345199462712562021-07-01T14:19:52.354-04:002021-07-01T14:19:52.354-04:00I'm excited for you but you are reminding me o...I'm excited for you but you are reminding me of what I will need to do whenever I am ready to sell and I'm tired just thinking about it. ha! Good Luck!Suemnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578527883445802034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-25223559941190363222021-07-01T14:07:50.719-04:002021-07-01T14:07:50.719-04:00Fingers crossed for you, Jean! Hope all goes swimm...Fingers crossed for you, Jean! Hope all goes swimmingly!<br /><br />DebThe Widow Badasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671005744535263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43753406670800693892021-07-01T07:21:49.951-04:002021-07-01T07:21:49.951-04:00There are so many moving parts with selling a hous...There are so many moving parts with selling a house that anything can go sideways at any time. I'm going to try not to worry about that.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68764776669960763872021-07-01T00:15:03.603-04:002021-07-01T00:15:03.603-04:00I’m so glad it’s all coming together for you, but ...I’m so glad it’s all coming together for you, but I will be so relieved when it’s all done.CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51493120135398815722021-06-30T21:12:39.931-04:002021-06-30T21:12:39.931-04:00I hope so It's not common to ask for 60 days f...I hope so It's not common to ask for 60 days from closing to possession, which I'm doing and anything after 30 days the buyer has a right to ask for rent. I don't have a problem with that. But my terms could cause less offers. In a buyers market that's should be a problem, but anyone buying can also decide to wait until fall when the market will turn into a buyer's market. AllMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-6761920277022964172021-06-30T20:56:01.916-04:002021-06-30T20:56:01.916-04:00It's so much fun to sit in a comfy chair and g...It's so much fun to sit in a comfy chair and get all excited for someone else, who has to do all the work. Great news about leaving the time open for multiple offers. I've wondered how that's handled in this kind of market. It will be such a relief to have everything done and the move planned. I too have faith it will go smoothly.LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-30996612963574439022021-06-30T18:17:14.985-04:002021-06-30T18:17:14.985-04:00My feet right now would disagree with you right no...My feet right now would disagree with you right now. Tomorrow I'm taking an easy day of doing laundry, getting gas and picking up a good dinner.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-63457242186729024252021-06-30T17:57:48.762-04:002021-06-30T17:57:48.762-04:00You are amazing and can do whatever is neededYou are amazing and can do whatever is neededJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-90814120294371694602021-06-30T16:28:48.438-04:002021-06-30T16:28:48.438-04:00Thanks Vicki. Since you've been at my house a ...Thanks Vicki. Since you've been at my house a few times, I'm sure you know how much work Tim and I have done to downsize!Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-34651216901626139502021-06-30T16:26:18.470-04:002021-06-30T16:26:18.470-04:00I hope so it's such a scary process.I hope so it's such a scary process.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-39318603502850723222021-06-30T16:25:34.450-04:002021-06-30T16:25:34.450-04:00Thanks. It's a guy's dream garage with vau...Thanks. It's a guy's dream garage with vaulted ceiling and only two hundred square feet smaller than where I' moving.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-59981313999647010222021-06-30T16:13:34.932-04:002021-06-30T16:13:34.932-04:00YOU GO GIRL!! YOU'VE GOT THIS!YOU GO GIRL!! YOU'VE GOT THIS!<br />BagLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561030706831311762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49691735125849710702021-06-30T15:52:47.358-04:002021-06-30T15:52:47.358-04:00I was beginning to wonder where you were in this w...I was beginning to wonder where you were in this whole process, and was about to peruse your blog to catch up. (still might), but great to see this post! The real estate market is CRAZY now; I'm sure you are hitting at perhaps the most historically perfect time ever. Congrats in advance!Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.com