On July 12, 2014, 20 months ago, I officially announced my move to Nashville, Tennessee. Not only was I breaking this news to my social media family, but that day began my journey of selling the low-income condominium I owned in Bedminster, New Jersey.
When I weighed the pro's & con's of moving, selling my condo was high on my con list. I really had nothing else holding me back, other than leaving my friends & family. I knew it would be a challenge to sell it, but I never thought it would be this much of a process.
The way it works with low-income housing is that for the first six months the homeowner has to try & sell their unit on their own, or with the township's help if there is a waiting list (which, in my case, there was not). After that six months, the owner may bring in a Realtor to help. Meanwhile, renting the condo is not a legal option.
Without going into much more detail, I had Realtor issues (but the one I ended up with was great!), township setbacks, buyer setbacks, & many other bumps along the road. Not only was it frustrating to go through this process while living out of state, causing me to rely heavily on family to take care of things, but it was extremely financially trying. By God's grace and a little help along the way, I have managed.
All of this to say... **drum roll please**
As of today, March 17, 2016... I HAVE CLOSED ON THE SALE OF MY NJ CONDO!!!
This, of course, is huge news. It was getting to the point where I considered moving back due to the financial stress. But honestly? I really didn't want to. I love it here- so much! I dreamed of moving here most of my life. And the thing about dreams is- sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. Sometimes they don't work out the way one envisions. Though I tried not to have high expectations when moving, I knew there was still a chance that I'd be disappointed. But I'm not. I'm thrilled that this dream is working itself out in a great way. And now I don't have to leave it! :)
Selling this condo was the last piece of my move. It's the end of a major chapter of my life. To be honest, there's a little part of me that is sad it's over. But I don't think that will last long. Because now with a month left of my 20's & more freedom to explore my life here, I can't wait to see what the future holds. :)
Finally, thank you to everyone who prayed for, supported, & helped me throughout this condo selling process! Specifically to my Mom, Dad, Mark, Laura, Rudy, & Kathleen. Y'all have been amazing. Thank you for helping me fulfill a lifelong dream. :)
When I weighed the pro's & con's of moving, selling my condo was high on my con list. I really had nothing else holding me back, other than leaving my friends & family. I knew it would be a challenge to sell it, but I never thought it would be this much of a process.
The way it works with low-income housing is that for the first six months the homeowner has to try & sell their unit on their own, or with the township's help if there is a waiting list (which, in my case, there was not). After that six months, the owner may bring in a Realtor to help. Meanwhile, renting the condo is not a legal option.
Without going into much more detail, I had Realtor issues (but the one I ended up with was great!), township setbacks, buyer setbacks, & many other bumps along the road. Not only was it frustrating to go through this process while living out of state, causing me to rely heavily on family to take care of things, but it was extremely financially trying. By God's grace and a little help along the way, I have managed.
All of this to say... **drum roll please**
As of today, March 17, 2016... I HAVE CLOSED ON THE SALE OF MY NJ CONDO!!!
This, of course, is huge news. It was getting to the point where I considered moving back due to the financial stress. But honestly? I really didn't want to. I love it here- so much! I dreamed of moving here most of my life. And the thing about dreams is- sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. Sometimes they don't work out the way one envisions. Though I tried not to have high expectations when moving, I knew there was still a chance that I'd be disappointed. But I'm not. I'm thrilled that this dream is working itself out in a great way. And now I don't have to leave it! :)
Selling this condo was the last piece of my move. It's the end of a major chapter of my life. To be honest, there's a little part of me that is sad it's over. But I don't think that will last long. Because now with a month left of my 20's & more freedom to explore my life here, I can't wait to see what the future holds. :)
Finally, thank you to everyone who prayed for, supported, & helped me throughout this condo selling process! Specifically to my Mom, Dad, Mark, Laura, Rudy, & Kathleen. Y'all have been amazing. Thank you for helping me fulfill a lifelong dream. :)
Yeah!!!!!!!!!
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