Renee in NC Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It isn't a bad place - a little small and a little expensive, but doable. The yard is an acre, so that is *really* good. The area is good and safe. It is laid out well. There is a wired workshop in the back (12x16) and a very large deck off of the back. We get to keep the dogs. It is 3 miles from a friend's house where dh can drive and then ride into work with him. Library is *very* close by. Not so great things - 1200 square feet.:tongue_smilie: A little more than we wanted to pay. Not so great elementary school - it is considered a "Priority School" because less than 50% are at grade level (36% reading, 55% math, 13% science.:001_huh:) We decided to go with it because we hadn't seen many other options that would rent to us (or that we wanted to rent!) So, dh says we can make it work for a year and then we will reassess (and have a better idea of alternatives by then.) We're moving March 11th.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'm so happy to hear of how you're being blessed. So happy for all of you!!! I was going to suggest waiting another month or two, spring is when the market REALLY opens up. Is that a possibility? I'm SURE there will be more to choose from then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 That's good news!! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yay!!! So glad you have a concrete plan, now! Just knowing can be such a load off weary shoulders. Sounds like a great place - and I know you will love the outside space when things feel tight inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 That is good news. Happy moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'm so happy to hear of how you're being blessed. So happy for all of you!!! I was going to suggest waiting another month or two, spring is when the market REALLY opens up. Is that a possibility? I'm SURE there will be more to choose from then. I don't think things will "open up" for us much due to the circumstances. There possibly would be more rentals after the students graduate in May. We might be able to get a co-signer that would open up other possibilities. However, we cannot wait hoping that will work out - the place we are in is for sale and will most likely sell quickly. Dh cannot stay where he is for very long. His salary isn't large enough to pay $400 or so a month for a room for him and pay the rent here. I said all along that the timing of this job was really bad - I didn't plan to move until the first of June. Things have a way of happening, though.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It will be so much better than being apart. :) Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yay! So happy for you! I know how stressful tvhe looking can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Where did you decide to move? Congrats on the house!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Where did you decide to move? Congrats on the house!! Durham, NC - not my first choice (or second, third, etc.:tongue_smilie:) but it is growing on me.;) Dh got a job there and left last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Congratulations! I'm happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Congrats! Love to read a happy post as I am signing off for the night! Good luck with the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Fire up those engines and get the heck out of there. :auto: Whoo-hoo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Durham, NC - not my first choice (or second, third, etc.:tongue_smilie:) but it is growing on me.;) Dh got a job there and left last week. OK, now I know I've been living under a rock. I should have noticed this. You're moving into my neck of the woods. But if you want to be close to his office in Durham, I can't help with hardly anything. I don't know Durham at all except for how to get to the Bulls stadium. :tongue_smilie: Oh and Southpoint (that' a mall, btw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackacre Farm Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm so glad you found a house. I was looking around some too (on the local property management company websites) and the pickings were pretty slim! My husband drives around all day and hasn't seen anything either. Congratulations! We are in a subdivision off Hope Valley Rd. Is your new house anywhere near us? Let me know if you need any local help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 That is really great news! Congratulations!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I knew you were looking to move and glad to hear it's happening. Are you still in Florida? I always like to know where people are when I communicate with them! :lol: Ahh, never mind, just read you are in NC. CONGRATULATIONS! I'll be on a moving adventure some time this spring. I'll be PM you for all your packing tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Wonderful news - I bet this is a load off of your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) OK, now I know I've been living under a rock. I should have noticed this. You're moving into my neck of the woods. But if you want to be close to his office in Durham, I can't help with hardly anything. I don't know Durham at all except for how to get to the Bulls stadium. :tongue_smilie: Oh and Southpoint (that' a mall, btw). Well, maybe we'll have to meet at the B & N at Southpoint sometime.:D I'm so glad you found a house. I was looking around some too (on the local property management company websites) and the pickings were pretty slim! My husband drives around all day and hasn't seen anything either. Congratulations!We are in a subdivision off Hope Valley Rd. Is your new house anywhere near us? Let me know if you need any local help! We're in North Durham near Carrington. Thanks for looking! We found this place when dh told people at his new job that he was looking - the house is owned by a friend of the guy training him. We just weren't having any luck with the offerings online. Fire up those engines and get the heck out of there. :auto: Whoo-hoo!!! :D Just so you know - the sign guy made him a vinyl sign for his truck that says, "Living the Dream". That was his going away present.:lol: He said he wants to come back for the race in July, but is happy that he is *not* waslking those grandstands every night this week. Edited February 16, 2011 by Renee in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm so happy to hear this, Renee. Hopefully, no more nutsy neighbors.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm so happy to hear this, Renee. Hopefully, no more nutsy neighbors.:) From what dh has said, there aren't many neighbors you can see, so we might be in luck. However, I have decided if there is a nutso neighbor within a 5 mile radius, somehow they will find me!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 :party: Very happy for you! You were on my prayer list! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So happy to hear you have found a place! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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