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Time to start the next chapter…Update 9/25. Under Contract!!!

Randyzzz

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Well, we took a big leap this weekend and had a realtor come out and take a look at the property. She gave us some numbers that sound pretty good. The photographer is coming out this weekend, and our house should be listed by this time next week.

The reality of all this is just starting to sink in. As I’ve mentioned in posts before, this house is too big and the property too small for my wife’s horses. Plus we own this place with our daughter and son-in-law. We both are at the point where we would like to lead separate lives. The market right now is really good, and although I would probably prefer to wait a while until the Scrambler is driving, we need to strike while the market can get us the most.

We really have no idea where we’re going to end up. Property is too expensive in this area, and we have always loved North Carolina, so that is where we are concentrating. Still have to work out the coastal versus mountain weather/temperature bit. Sorry Eric, Michigan is just too cold.

What is sort of freaking me out right now is having a Scrambler that is at least a month or two away from driving, a Jeepster that hasn’t even been started on yet, and a shop full of tools and parts. I think I’m going to start going through all of these parts, not there’s that many, and getting rid of absolutely anything that I don’t need or can’t buy in the future. My massive collection of nuts, bolts, miscellaneous fasteners, metal bracketry, wiring, spray paints,and assorted crap will be going away. If anybody within driving distance wants a whole bunch of hardware, wire, spray paint, Ect- let me know. I will be keeping most all of my tools and selling parts that are easy to ship/sell.

Well that’s it for now. I’ll post a link up to the listing once it’s available just so y’all can see it. (Maybe someone here wants a huge house with 3 living areas and an amazing shop on 2 acres with a horse setup!) Wish us luck! I will update in this thread as necessary.
 
Wow. When you make a change you go all out. I wish you well and hope all works out with no big surprises.
 
Good luck on the sale/move, just remember that the humidity in the south east can be brutal if you are not used to it!! (well, brutal even if you have lived here your whole life!!) :thumbsup::cheers:
 
My buddy is up in NC and loves it. In an area called Maggie valley. His property backs up, up against the S. M. National Park. He is about 4000 ft elevation and is from down here and knows all about humidity, and said the weather/ humidity is not a problem. Prices are reasonable. With a brother and sister and lots of nieces and nephews up in Oregon, I’m well aware of prices. I think you are going to a great area. Good luck. In another year or so I will be retiring an will be doing some wheeling up that way.
 
Good luck on everything!!! It's tough to coordinate a big move like that.

Man, didn't you just do a huge remodel not too long ago? 🤔
 
After all that house building and shop/garage building, there's nothing left to build. That should be a good thing and you could spend your time on the cars. I don't envy you having to pack up, cross country, and do it all over again. But then again, sometimes our house and cars begin to own us and require lots of time. Maybe you will simplify a bit and find more time to do things away from home. Best of luck.
 
designerRob said:
Good luck on everything!!! It's tough to coordinate a big move like that.

Man, didn't you just do a huge remodel not too long ago? 🤔
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Yes, and that’s part of the reason we’re going to sell. Our home is almost 4000 square feet now. Way too big for the two of us and the 4 in my daughter’s family. We are only using 2/3 of it for both families right now. Plus, and this is probably one of the biggest reasons, is that our Daughter, husband and kids want to be on their own, as do we. We have all shared a home for the last 10 years or so. It seems that except for right after we were married, we had one or both of our kids in the house. Time for some privacy and peace and quiet. Plus, We need less house and more land.

And you are right about coordinating a move. 5 horses, 2 project Jeeps, a quad, 1 or 2 small trailers…I feel like I’m going to be driving for a month.
 
It’s a big move, but we’ll welcome you to the east coast and hope that you can join us at some of our regional events.
 
Get a 53' trailer or 2 parked at your place and load it up yourselves (with friends/family/food/booze) Companies do that these days.
 
Good luck with the sale. Ask more than the realtor suggests. My buddy down the street just sold his office in 1 day for way more than they originally thought. Realtors have people on waiting lists around here just waiting for things to pop up for sale. A lot of it is sold before it even hits the market. He was there for 30 years. He’s selling tools and equip to friends first for cheap just to help move it out and lend a hand throwing some other stuff away. Has a roll off on one side and a 53’ box on the other. He said ‘F it’ and is moving to N. Carolina to be by his kids and grandchildren. Tired of Baton Rouge and ready for something new although he doesn’t know exactly what that will be. He’s got enough now to take some time to figure it out though.
 
Don't wait too long. I really think we are on the verge of an unprecedented correction.
 
If there is anything I can help out with regards to NC let me know! I live primarily just outside Charlotte and have a home down on the coast at Sunset Beach. I grew up just outside Winston-Salem and have traveled all over the state my entire life.
 
Little update. Had a meeting with the realtor and the numbers she came up with were in line with what we were thinking/need. So it’s a full steam ahead. Photo session next Friday, listing goes live after that.
 
Kim, I have a lot of little stuff and few bigger things. Crazy thing is the bulk of my spare stuff is FSJ parts. Jersey was out here a few years back and took a pickup load of CJ stuff back with him.
 
Great opportunity to start anew- Allowing the horses space needed, and property to start building out. Congratulations on your decision, wishing you all the best.
 
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