I've lived in my house with my husband and kids for 11 years. The neighborhood has changed for the worst. I love my house but always wanted a big yard. We did a lot of remodeling in the house, but I just don't feel like its home any more. Me and my husband discussed moving quite a few times, but then we get caught up in looking at all the work we've done, and how scarey it would be to start all over. We are both in our 30's, I don't want to be here at the age of 40, 50, 60 regreting not moving and too old to get a mortgage.
My kids want to move, they don't like the neighborhood.
Please, any advice?
2006-11-29 06:20:05 · 12 answers · asked by mom*2 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If your planning on moving than it would be best to do it as soon as possible. If the neighborhood is getting as bad as you say your loosing money on your house. The older you get the harder it will be to move and pay off a mortgage. If you move to an area you like your children can enjoy it now instead of being miserable.
2006-11-29 06:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by n317537 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could move tomorrow. We have a nice place in a nice neighborhood, but this is not the home or area I want to be in. We've also remodeled the entire place, but I just figure that'll give us a higher selling price. I'm dying to move and the idea of having to be here for another 7-8-10 years is depressing. Move and get settled while you're young.
2006-11-29 06:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father just moved because of a similar problem. He found that the people in his neighborhood just didn't take enough pride in their homes.....which caused the property value to go down. If the neighborhood is already in decline, I would suggest moving to a neighborhood that is either brand new, or in a reform stage, as both will gain equity rather quickly. If you can afford it, maybe renting the current house would be a way to go....then you won't lose all of that hard work, and eventually the house will help finance your retirement.....that is if the rent would cover the mortage.
2006-11-29 06:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Michael N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are lucky you are still relatively young,and your children are willing to up and go,there is no guarantee that if you move it will be better than where you live now,no-one can make the decision for u but at the same time there is not much standing in your way,and why the rush ?people move home at all different ages,wait awhile and consider your options carefully,wrong decisions are mostly made in a rush.hope this helps a bit!
2006-11-29 06:29:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start house hunting, and make sure you check out the local schools and neighborhood! Put your house on the market this coming Spring and make sure your bid on a new home is contingent upon selling your old one. You deserve to live where your entire family can be happy!
2006-11-29 06:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to move, so move...I don't really understand the dilemma...most people make improvements on houses they buy, but they typically don't do that with the intention of never leaving the house...they do it to make it a more pleasant place to live while they are there (and maybe to increase value when selling).
Go forth and house hunt...this life is too short to cause yourselves to be stuck some place you do not want to be...
2006-11-29 06:24:00 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 can you get what you put into back .
#2.have you found the house you wanted and put in a bid on it
If you can answer yes to both those then move
2006-11-29 06:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by toofavorable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless there are drivebys everyday, hookers and dealers on every corning, and gangsters everywhere, i'd stay, you dont wanna be paying for your house for the rest of your life, neighborhoods change for the worse, then get better. it happens all the time.
2006-11-29 06:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by cowtrasher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it would be easier if you detailed why the neighbor hood is so bad, but if it;s the people that have moved into the hood over the years.just remember that you were there first (fukkk em)...I've had bad neighbors in the past beleive me I grew up in the worst hood around my area,,,, I treat them like they treat me.......Get a shot gun and keep it loaded at your door.if they slip up ........shoot!!!
2006-11-29 06:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by jeffmarcelluspbl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you feel like a prisoner in your own home YES. if you can't do what you want, when you want, definitely! this is your life. you need to make the best of it!!
2006-11-29 07:50:36 · answer #10 · answered by crazy4 bul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋