It's been a topic for four years, but we finally listed our house for sale on Aug. 1.
It was a lot of work just getting things organized and cleared out. Sean and I worked hard on all of our stuff before we took off on a trip to Texas in June. (More on that next time.) I packed up all of the homeschool shelves, and most of the materials. I kept out only a few things that could be stored in our ottoman. We got back in July and then Chuck and I hit the ground running to try to get everything cleaned and ready for showings.
We've made a lot of changes to it in the four years we've talked about it. We turned the shed into an actual room, with tile floor and made it into a room to hang out. Chuck enclosed the storage area above the shed and added more shelving to make a great storage space. He also installed a countertop and sink in the garden area for a potting table. He added a concrete floor to the shop area, and added more roofing there for extra covered space. He put in water and electric toward the front of the property to help with irrigation.
I've done a little bit of work on the flower gardens. I dug up some things and transplanted them, and I planted some new bulbs a couple of years ago. I also added several potted hydrangeas, which I plan to take when we move, and some annuals this summer, including hanging pots for the front and back porches, and the gazebo.
We've made some changes in the house. We replaced the carpet in the living room and hallway with a beautiful hard wood floor a couple of years ago.
The rest of the changes have been cosmetic with decor and furniture. Those things won't go with the sale, but they enhance the overall look of the place. We added a large tapestry above the fireplace, which I believe showcases the vaulted ceiling and fills the space nicely. We've got a new couch and curtains in the living room, a dining set, some extra touches in the master bath, the bed linens, and some art work here and there that make the house look nice.
We can't make any real plans about what is next for us until this home sells, but the market is great right now. We've had half a dozen showings and feel confident that the house will sell. I'm not sure if we will rent while we look for another place, or if we will buy right away.
Our hope is to find a piece of land and build a new home. Whatever happens, I'm certain that we will end up where we belong.
In case you are looking for a new home, here's the link to the listing:
http://www.matrix.nwmls.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=2447435XQX4N&p=DE-50776616-98#1
