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Topic: I Sold My Home.....

DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 06-22-2011 02:16 PM

And I'm so glad to say, I'll be moving next month to an apartment here in Olney, IL...I still have things to do here before I move back to FL. Closing will be next month.

I'm so happy.

Posts: 687 | From: Olney, IL, Move to FL 02/2015, Sailed SS NORWAY 3 xs. /May '99 Orig. Reg. | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged

Cam J
First Class Passenger
Member # 24617

posted 06-22-2011 04:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by DAMBROSI2:
And I'm so glad to say, I'll be moving next month to an apartment here in Olney, IL...I still have things to do here before I move back to FL. Closing will be next month. I'm so happy.

If you dont mind me asking. Why did you sell your home?

Cam J

Posts: 503 | From: Belvedere, CA | Registered: Jun 2009 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 06-22-2011 05:55 PM

There are a number of things wrong with it that I don't have the money to fix it with. It needs to be totally rewired, it needs new outlets, it needs to be grounded. Only one section needs a new roof, plus the yard is way too big, this is a house really that needs two people to care for it. It's just myself and the cats. I'm alot better off selling it.

Posts: 687 | From: Olney, IL, Move to FL 02/2015, Sailed SS NORWAY 3 xs. /May '99 Orig. Reg. | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged

lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 06-22-2011 06:05 PM

Good for you! Now get down to Florida-closer to the cruise ships soon.

Posts: 7654 | From: Hollywood Hills/L.A. | Registered: Mar 2004 | IP: Logged

eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 06-22-2011 06:23 PM

Good for you! Sunny Florida awaits!!

Ernie

Posts: 7046 | From: Miami, Florida USA | Registered: Oct 2000 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 06-22-2011 09:03 PM

Thank you Ernie and Lasuvidaboy.....I can't wait to get back and will let you know when that happy event transpires.

Posts: 687 | From: Olney, IL, Move to FL 02/2015, Sailed SS NORWAY 3 xs. /May '99 Orig. Reg. | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged

NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 06-22-2011 09:40 PM

Congratulations Deb! I am happy for you as I know you've wanted to return to FL for some time. Keep us posted and good luck!
NAL

Posts: 2243 | From: Watsontown, PA | Registered: Feb 2000 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 06-23-2011 01:16 AM

Thank you NAL, I'm hoping to get back to my old stomping ground, Lady Lake, FL. When I do. I will let post the moving time before I get down there.

Posts: 687 | From: Olney, IL, Move to FL 02/2015, Sailed SS NORWAY 3 xs. /May '99 Orig. Reg. | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 06-30-2011 05:31 PM

Good for you Deb.

I'm looking to sell my house also but have to find a condo in a particular building nearby and where my DD also lives. I've looked at 4 units but they need just as much work done to them as my house. Unfortunately no one is selling their condo at the present time. I know something will come up and the sooner the better.

The pool is driving me crazy always needing something done to it; too many stairs in the house to climb up and down and the gardeners are driving me up the wall.

I'm hoping I don't have to spend another winter here but who knows.

I know you've wanted to move back to Florida for some time and so glad that your dream has come true.

Cheers, Diane

Posts: 3305 | From: Toronto, Ont. Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

Frosty 4
First Class Passenger
Member # 5826

posted 07-01-2011 09:55 AM

Aren't you going to miss the snow and cold weather? The beautiful Fall colors.
Christmas with snow.
Spring when everything comes alive again.
Florida may be OK in the Winter but those HOT and Humid Summers.
As stated you'll be close to the cruse ports-good thing.

Frosty 4

Posts: 2531 | From: Illinois | Registered: Jul 2005 | IP: Logged

NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 07-01-2011 11:10 AM

Frosty.....I'm with Deb on this one. I love Florida year round and will move for year-round living as soon as I can sell my house at a decent price. I enjoy the heat and humidity, but must admit only because of A/C indoors. When I'm out, it can be as hot and humid as it wants!

Posts: 2243 | From: Watsontown, PA | Registered: Feb 2000 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 07-01-2011 03:21 PM

Thank you Diane. I'm just glad to get the house off my hands. I had no business getting one in the first place. Now, I'm learning more about myself and know what I can handle and can't. A lady I talked to the other day told me she had a retired teacher from Atlanta that was born here in this town, wanting to move back here and wanted to know how much she wanted for her home. The note was left on this lady's mailbox. I guess some people are wanting to leave big cities.
NAL has it right

I'm not going to miss the snow, the terrible horrifying tornadoes (although we get them in FL). I just want to be back where I belong and I know I will be happy there.

Posts: 687 | From: Olney, IL, Move to FL 02/2015, Sailed SS NORWAY 3 xs. /May '99 Orig. Reg. | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged

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