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A long, long time ago, the Husband was offered a new job, in a new town, and we needed a new house.
Cue the hunt for realtors (both in Houston and College Station), the race to get our house ready for buyers, and the decision whether or not to host an open house. (an article, by the way, that echoes our realtor’s perspective that Open Houses have little benefit or value in today’s market … and, for the record, we opted to NOT have an open house).
(our house in Houston)
Two weeks after we listed, we had multiple offers and considered ourselves sold. Sold! SOLD!!!!!!!
Then . . . the closing was scheduled. And then rescheduled. And rescheduled again. And rescheduled again. Each time because our buyers weren’t “ready.”
Maddening.
As the weeks turned into months, the Husband and I began to fear the sale of our home wasn’t going to happen. And, we were right. Two weekends ago, we had to put it back on the market due to our buyers not being able to finalize their loan … months and months after the “back to school” house-hunting season was over.
And months and months of additional mortgage payments down the drain.
(sigh)
Fortunately, we ended up with two new offers the first 3 days it was back on the market and we’ve accepted one. So, woo hoo for good news.
But …. but … no. I can’t let myself go there. Can’t let myself think of another sale going to the wayside or think about dealing with two mortgages forever.
It has been quite the lesson of “letting go”, this process of selling a house. Stressful, scary … and faith-building as there is nothing we can do at this point but believe God has control of this entire situation.
This week, in between praying and wiping noses (don’t come visit our new house — my children have the Plague), I’ve completing Pinterest projects.
Like making my front door pretty…
And setting up a gallery wall …
Making and taking pictures of bentos…
And making my own butter. Well, not so much making as FAILING at it. Soft-serve butter, anyone?
Distractions, people. They are a good thing.
p.s. If you think you’ve seen these photos before, that’s because they are all ones I have shared on my Instagram account… ’cause that’s a distraction too.
For tips on saving money, planning for retirement, or the financial side of buying/selling a home, visit Genworth Financial, from whom articles were sourced for this post.
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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I am impressed you tried to make butter. Did you shake it in a Blender Ball Cup?
I did … followed the instructions from the Husband. And failed. Gah!
LOVE the front door girl! Nice work. At least your distractions are somewhat useful. Mine usually involve bad reality tv shows, wine and BAGS of potato chips
Ah, I’m so glad I finally found a bento blogger I can relate to! I’m actually an Aggie too and I graduate in a month, and now we live in Houston! I miss College Station terribly, but I’m enjoying the plethora of things to do and stores to shop at in Houston. I hope everything works out with your house this time!
Thank you, Krysta!
Houston IS fun and there is a lot to do (love all the shopping possibilities) but we are LOVIN’ College Station. It’s such a different pace.
And, of course, there are the Aggies…. my class of ’96 husband is having so much fun this season!
Crossing my fingers on this offer for you!
Thank you.
Nothing more stressful that selling a home….and moving…..keep us posted!
Thanks, Angie.
Ugh, they postponed the purchase of the home for MONTHS? And then didn’t come through? Ugh, what a hassle!
Hope you kiddos feel better soon.
Moving is such a busy time! Distractions aae nice!
I love the idea of a cute front door and a gallery wall. It looks like I need some more distractions too, however that requires more free time!
My mother-in-law used to churn her own butter. I don’t have it in me to shake cream that long.
I’ve always wanted to make my own butter.
It is way over-rated…. at least from my failed experience.
I am glad you are distracting with your Bento box photos…they continue to push me to one day get creative and do them for my kids.
LOL @ the plague. I pray you get a serious buyer and soon!
At least you have kept yourself busy in very productive ways! I hope everything goes smoothly.
That is a beautiful house I can see why it didn’t take long for it to go off of the market. I hope all goes/went well this time.