tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post5946386097858388273..comments2023-05-02T08:52:40.160-04:00Comments on This Runner's World: Moving Down?Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15490582426886405494noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-83140548983834615682012-05-25T15:20:00.689-04:002012-05-25T15:20:00.689-04:00There's nothing wrong with moving! And if you&...There's nothing wrong with moving! And if you're not using the upstairs it's silly to keep.<br /><br />However... a 2 bedroom? I assume you'd still want a home office, so what happens if you end up hearing the pitter patter of little feet in the not-too-distant future? That would be my biggest reservation in that size for you guys. Although I guess you could potentially put an office of some kind in the basement if needed?<br /><br />Based on the map, it seems sorta close to 161. Stop and stand by it for awhile to see if you get traffic noise. That definitely drives down the value of a home.Andrea Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494677163966389118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-79196726843083101602012-05-25T12:53:22.121-04:002012-05-25T12:53:22.121-04:00I would HATE having an HOA, so if you can get rid ...I would HATE having an HOA, so if you can get rid of that, I say do it. Also, there is nothing wrong with downsizing -- less upkeep, cheaper heating/cooling bills, you don't have to shout at each other all the time... I say do it. I know that I would prefer a small house with a big yard (and close to the bike path!) over a big house with a small yard.Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-42498052010223130292012-05-25T10:06:57.150-04:002012-05-25T10:06:57.150-04:00you dorque. you're supposed to move to cali s...you dorque. you're supposed to move to cali so we can run the mountains.<br /><br />i applaud the downsizing encourage getting out from underneath an hoa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987052136085788780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-9925753276868612552012-05-25T08:43:26.211-04:002012-05-25T08:43:26.211-04:00I say do it! If you downsize, then you do not hav...I say do it! If you downsize, then you do not have to wait so long for your treadmill. In addition, why continue to *pay* for space that you do not use? (Unless of course you hate the interior :P )Spiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298059737946975176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-25830524954702656282012-05-24T18:21:53.800-04:002012-05-24T18:21:53.800-04:00Yes I would move if the situation was right. Ther...Yes I would move if the situation was right. There's something to be said about less upkeep inside, a bigger yard outside, fields and bike paths nearby, etc. I say go for it.<br /><br />We sold our house, in November of all times, in two months. It can be done. Price it right and you should have no problems! <br /><br />Very exciting Meredith... keep us updated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131050.post-55041900267058707192012-05-24T18:09:45.798-04:002012-05-24T18:09:45.798-04:00We have sold a condo. We were thankful that we ha...We have sold a condo. We were thankful that we had the help of Ford to set up everything and cover our costs of a lot of stuff. Since you are moving since you want to and not have to, you are in a nice situation where you don't have to be forced to take a lowball offer just to be rid of the place. The biggest costs that Ryan and I had from moving (aside from the massive loss we took that Ford covered), were just the incidentals. Like window treatments, rugs, towel bars, paint, ect. We probably spent around $5000-$5,500 on what you would call a "move in ready" home, because we replaced all the carpet (only one room was really a necessity), almost all of the window treatments including curtain rods, rugs, and towels. We moved to a bigger home, so we had the challenge of needing some additional furnishings to fit in more rooms, but I didn't really include that. Also, we had professional movers. We didn't have to pay for them, but it was AWESOME! I am sure that cost a ton of money. So, I guess look at the savings you will get from a smaller home and then the costs of moving, and then go from there. It is fun. I wished we could have moved just a few miles while we were living in MI and not had to come all the way to KY to get our of our previous place. This is a nice time to buy and sell. Call/email me if you have any specific questions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624297955496298110noreply@blogger.com