Okay, okay. I knew I wouldn't be able to stay away from the blog ALL summer! I am still on hiatus, but I had to forward this blog post about a couple who recently had to sell their home to avoid foreclosure in Southern California. This particular post describes the estate sale that they held prior to moving, in which they attempted to sell just about EVERYTHING in their home.
Furniture, kitchen gadgets, piggy-banks, dishes, cutlery, fake Christmas tree. . . . it all had to go.
At first, this post (which is LONG! But worth it) made me uncomfortable. I mean, what would it be like to sell everything one owns, with the exception of some clothing? According to Steph, the author of this blog post, it feels fantastic!!!
As I continue to wrestle with Citimortgage and Wells Fargo, trying to get the loan refinance completed (I've just written to my elected officials, asking for help), I've been kind of obsessed with stories about people who are in dire straits. I know that I'll "make it" as long as I have my jobs and money coming in, but I can't help but feel a little stressed about "what if" scenarios, like the one described in Love in the time of Foreclosure.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Still on hiatus, but. . . .
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A hard thing--to sell it all. Good for them for doing all they could.
Here in Las Vegas, 87% of the houses for sale are foreclosures. The market rose quickly, and then dropped quickly, and anyone who bought after 2005 found that they paid more than their house is now worth. My house is worth half of what I paid for it. If you're out of work, it's even harder to keep paying for many people, knowing that they could rent for less.
We keep doing all that we can to continue, as many do. I'm grateful for the things we had to cut out a few years ago, when we thought we would lose our house. I'm grateful we were able to put in a garden, which blesses us every day. I'm garetful each month that we can pay the mortgage. I know many who cannot.
The house will never be ours. If you don't pay the bank, the bank took it. If you finished with the bank and not paying property tax, then the government take it. There's no escape. Nonetheless, I would rather to have a home to come home to than none at all.
I really love the Ellen Goodman quote. So true yet funny. thanks.
The story you mentioned about selling everything - on the one hand I would be devastated because I am so attached, but on the other, to feel that sense of fresh start with just the basics...
How are you doing? Going to school full time? Have you considered coming back to blogging? I just took a 3 month vacation myself and, boy do my finances show it! I hope everything is well.
I recently made minimizing my clutter one of my new year's resolutions. So, I have been slowly decluttering closets and cabinets. Ridding myself of extra papers and other garbage. I have already minimized one room and it feels totally awesome to be in there. Space clears not only your home,but your mind! Try it!
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