My husband and I were dual military. I just got out of the military and he is due to be out in February of next year. The plan is for me to stay out here with him in our apartment until about the end of November. Then I will go home and buy a house and start college in January and everything will be set up when he gets out of the Military in February. Here are the questions:
Should he take two weeks vacation to pick the house, then I stay at home and buy it? If so, I would have to buy a round trip plane ticket (San Diego to St. Louis) and then I guess drive my car back to St. Louis.... where would I keep my stuff while going through the buying process? Who would I live with? WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY CATS? I don't think that they would get along at either of my parent's houses because they have dogs. How am I going to get them there? Car? Plane? We are so confused, someone please give us some tips!
2007-03-18 14:55:36 · 4 answers · asked by racecar 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Do your househunting via the web (be certain to pick several choices as they may not be all they're cracked up to be). Contact the selling agent and tell them you're interested and want to set up an appointment to see the house(s). Then when hubby gets ouit, go and see the houses (two weeks is not enough time to purchase a house); when you find the "perfect" home, make an offer.
Meanwhile, stay where you are, with the cats until you have a place to move. You should cage the cats in the back of the car in which you actually move; that'll keep them from being traumatized. By all means, if you have to leave the cats for a short period of time, board them at the vet's or a pet motel; do not leave them unattended or with your parent's dogs.
You may have to fly to St. Louis to actually see and purchase the house, but after one round-trip, you should drive from San Diego to St. Louis with the cats.
I am assuming you live in a rental or with somebody now; if that is the case, ask the owner if you can stay for an additional month or two until you have found a new home; most owners will approve as long as they're getting their rent. Good luck.
2007-03-18 15:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First: Take a deep breath. It will all work out the way it is meant to.
When we moved (an eight hour drive) from our previous home, we had put our stuff in storage, and lived with our three children in a small camping trailer for a month. If you use U-Haul, often they will provide storage for your stuff for 1 month, included in the truck rental. You could stay with whom ever while you are waiting to move into your new home. You can put what ever date you like to move in on the offer. YOu don't n eed to give up your prev. place until you have one to go to. Can you not put your Cats in a Kennel? Make lists, pack in advance, and get rid of all of your crap that you don't need. THink of it as an adventure. A year after moving you will wonder what you were so concerned about. You can also pay room and board somewhere. Look on the internet. Maybe craigslist. If you go to church, maybe a pastor, know someone at another church you could get in contact with. Good luck, I know what you are going through.
2007-03-18 22:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by Proud Mama of 4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just relocated myself, I decided to take a weekend and fly to Iowa (where i was relocating) my pomaranian stayed with my sister (who also has a dog). We used the weekend to find the place, put a deposit down and flew back. Is the military moving you? If they are then your life just got a whole lot easier. If not, find a mover, in most cases they will pack for you (for a fee) and be able to move your vehicle as well. Use the web as much as possible to find the perfect house before you get out there, as well as movers etc... GOOD LUCK
2007-03-21 01:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by darkcloud5757 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may help or not. Let me see.
I am thinking, if you bought the house and let college students live there with your cats and stuff. There are probably people who would do this for a fee, but maybe it wouldn't have to cost. Could you do a search for someone who may be traveling who would take your cats for you to the house? I have another idea...ask your realtor..they have some really great ideas!
2007-03-18 22:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by goodness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋