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Sweet Freedom

(3,998 posts)
Sun Jun 9, 2013, 11:05 AM Jun 2013

Hmm...maybe my good luck was short-lived

So, I sold my house, no problem, but now I have nowhere to live. And I don't mean I can't find a place to meet my specs, I mean there isn't anything on the market. And as soon as there is, people are willing to spend a fortune just to get in.

It's very frustrating and I'm trying to be positive and think that my home will come, but I have to be out of here in a few weeks, so I am starting to worry.

Jupiter, where are you???

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Hmm...maybe my good luck was short-lived (Original Post) Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 OP
Going through similar housing woes, though with a series of crazy housemates, a vindictive property villager Jun 2013 #1
Ugh, that sounds awful. Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #4
Well, I could have used a more peaceful few months, for sure... villager Jun 2013 #7
Are rentals are difficult to find in your area? Tumbulu Jun 2013 #2
I am thinking of renting becuase Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #3
Well, it gives one a chance to think and plan, etc. Tumbulu Jun 2013 #5
Have you considered an extended-stay motel? southerncrone Jun 2013 #6
I'm thinking a 6m apartment lease instead Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #12
If I may ask, onecent Jun 2013 #8
Houston /nt Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #11
Can you clause the 'closing' to give you time to find something else? Myrina Jun 2013 #9
I am renting for two weeks after I close Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #10
You'll find something in a month .... Myrina Jun 2013 #13
Oh yes! Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #14
Hah, whatever you do -- DON'T LOOK after you buy. Myrina Jun 2013 #15
That is excellent advice Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #16
The banks.. Why Syzygy Jun 2013 #17
Ah, I see Sweet Freedom Jun 2013 #18
 

villager

(26,001 posts)
1. Going through similar housing woes, though with a series of crazy housemates, a vindictive property
Sun Jun 9, 2013, 06:19 PM
Jun 2013

"management" firm in the house I rent, etc.

Thought the tide had turned a couple months back and things were settled, but evidently not.

After a couple years of recurring "unpleasant surprises," I'd love some "even keel" time for awhile....!

 

villager

(26,001 posts)
7. Well, I could have used a more peaceful few months, for sure...
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 01:27 PM
Jun 2013

On the "Extended Stay" hotel tip below... Also consider AirBnB, if it's in your area (if you'd up for that kind of share).... People leasing out rooms in their homes or apartments for short/mid-length stays -- you can often stay in neighborhoods near where you'd be interested in living in anyway.... (again, depending on the initial region...)

Tumbulu

(6,440 posts)
2. Are rentals are difficult to find in your area?
Sun Jun 9, 2013, 07:47 PM
Jun 2013

Can you house sit for people who will be vacationing this summer? Put your things in storage? Take time to look calmly?

Sweet Freedom

(3,998 posts)
3. I am thinking of renting becuase
Sun Jun 9, 2013, 08:28 PM
Jun 2013

I have to be out of my home mid-summer. I guess the positive will be that it would be cheaper than buying, but I'm not sure if the rental market is any better.

Tumbulu

(6,440 posts)
5. Well, it gives one a chance to think and plan, etc.
Sun Jun 9, 2013, 11:04 PM
Jun 2013

The right place is there for you....just need a resting spot to watch for it.

Good luck with all if this new adventure!

southerncrone

(5,510 posts)
6. Have you considered an extended-stay motel?
Mon Jun 10, 2013, 12:13 AM
Jun 2013

Microtel & the sort. You can rent weekly, thus avoid getting tied up in a long-term lease & hefty deposits (that you often lose). It will let you skip along until you find the perfect home. The weekly rates normally balance out to what you'd be paying for monthly rent, but offer you more flexibility. Of course, you'd have to put most of your stuff in storage.

Good luck!

Sweet Freedom

(3,998 posts)
12. I'm thinking a 6m apartment lease instead
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 02:46 PM
Jun 2013

I don't really want to go the storage route...I'm trying not to disrupt my daughter's life any more than I already am, plus I have kittehs, so I don't think the motel option will fly.

Myrina

(12,296 posts)
9. Can you clause the 'closing' to give you time to find something else?
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 01:52 PM
Jun 2013

Alot of times the sale/closing is dependent on the owner 'finding a new home' or some similar wording.
Can you rent it from the new buyer at least until you find something or do they intend to move in ASAP?

Or is it too late for that?

Myrina

(12,296 posts)
13. You'll find something in a month ....
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 02:56 PM
Jun 2013

... the stars are just aligning. Patience. It will come to you, just in the nick of time.

Does your area have a realtor's centralized website with all the available homes listed? In Indiana we have MIBOR.com. You can type in the area, price range, year built and other specifications (as picky as you want to be) and it will show all of the houses that meet those criteria. A website like that would be someplace to start, anyway ...



Sweet Freedom

(3,998 posts)
14. Oh yes!
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 02:59 PM
Jun 2013

I check that puppy 5 times a day! In fact, I'm wondering what I'm going to do with myself once I do find a place and I don't have to surf for a home!

I am hoping something comes my way at the 11th hour. That would be so cool and I love working under pressure!

Myrina

(12,296 posts)
15. Hah, whatever you do -- DON'T LOOK after you buy.
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 03:02 PM
Jun 2013

I did that and practically tortured myself with buyers' remorse.
Whatif Whatif Whatif
I like that one and that one and that one and and and ...
But that's a peculiar trait I have (indecisiveness) ... wish it would go away.

Why Syzygy

(18,928 posts)
17. The banks..
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 11:14 AM
Jun 2013

This is what I hear from the Pacific Northwest. Nothing on the market.
The banks own most of the property. And they are not selling.

If building is an option in your area, consider that. Also don't forget if your proceeds are not invested in a year, you are liable for taxes. (check w/ tax adviser)

Good luck. Maybe the stars will align.

Sweet Freedom

(3,998 posts)
18. Ah, I see
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 04:37 PM
Jun 2013

Another problem i have heard is that CD rates are bad, so people are buying real estate with cash and so those of us financing are SOL.

Here, it's two yrs to reinvest. Unfortunately, building is not an option.

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