The Move
December: After 4 years in Florida, we were nearing the end of our 3-5 timeline to move back to PA. The goal is to be closer to our parents so our kids know them as real people (And not bi-annual visitors). The job and house hunt began at leisurely pace. Early February: The Hunts stalled after the first week, although I continued trying to persuade my parents to build a smaller addition to their house (for them) and let us buy their main house. My selling skills are getting better.... McD comes to visit with a potential life path that would begin next year. I have 3 rehab properties on the market and no end in sight. We decide to stay in Florida for another 12 months. Late February: The real estate market goes crazy and I put all 3 properties under contract in 1 week. In the same vein, we realize our house is worth about $30k more than anticipated if we can get it snapped up in this feeding frenzy. With my investments freeing up and ...