Three years ago, while traveling up the East Coast, we made an impulsive decision to list our Ashland townhome for sale. As we towed our trailer north to Maine, we got caught up in the “what ifs” of living in a completely different part of the country. Unfortunately, by the time our home hit the listings, interest rates were soaring and it was five months before we got an offer. When that offer fell through at the last minute, we called it quits and began to make peace with our West Coast lifestyle.
So, a few weeks ago, when I casually asked Reg, “If we were to list our house again…” that was all it took. He was off and running. By the time I returned from a scheduled long weekend away, he had realtors lined up for us to interview and was chomping at the bit to get things going. I’m pretty sure he was afraid I might change my mind.
Once listed, we promised ourselves we would not get our hopes up, despite the initial flurry of interest from potential buyers. Much to our surprise, we received an excellent offer just six days after it hit the multiple listings. And that’s how I found myself loading boxes and bubble wrap into a shopping cart at the U-Haul store.
Thirty days later, escrow closed right on schedule. That was last Tuesday. We have the rest of this week (three days) to finish packing and cleaning before officially handing over the keys. Most large furniture has been donated. Our small storage unit is filling up quickly with personal items and things that will eventually go to Andrew and Chris. Brad and Ashley are here this weekend with a U-Haul to move a few things back to their home.
With a few days left to clear out and clean up, we’re looking at the finish line. One more day of heavy lifting should do it.
Reg and I are camped out in our trailer at a local RV park where we’ll remain for the next two weeks while we let the dust settle and give some thought to the question “What next?”
Living in our trailer has long been a dream of Reg’s. While I love life on the road for a month or two, I’ve fought the long-term lifestyle full timers rave about. I think we’ll settle somewhere before too long however, neither of us is clear where that will be. It should be quite an adventure…in a good way. I hope you’ll join us.
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