My husband began building our current home as a single man 4 years ago. It is a great size 4 bedroom house for a family, but I would like to be a part of choosing the home that our family is going to live in long term. We have a 15 month old daugter and I just found out that I'm pregnant again. I want to move into our dream house sooner than he does. He wants to wait until our daughter is 4 when we have to move for the school disctrict. How do I convince him to move now. We've been in this house now for 3 years and the market it is so bad that we won't get what we paid for the house. I just really want to move into the home of our dreams! :0
2007-04-11 09:35:54 · 6 answers · asked by MBA mom 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I have found that when I begged & pleaded and tried to convince my husband of my wants in life and marriage, that it only succeeded in damaging our marriage. I needed to see that when I married it became OUR life and OUR marriage. I feel to prevent marital problems it is best to respect your husbands decision not to move just yet...Things change...a school district that is good now may not be in a few years and the house market could change in your favor in the future, etc. etc. You should always be able to voice your opinion, but the decision should be mutual and sometimes that means compromise...And humbly look at the needs vs. wants!
2007-04-11 09:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every year houses get way more expensive-- right now is definately a buyers market-- prices are low until summer hits-- so the sooner the better (I do real estate on the side, and I see what people purchased their houses for just a year of 2 ago--) buy now before the 200k turns to a 300k house
2007-04-11 09:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by I know things usually 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You WANT a new house. You don't NEED a new house. Stay in your current home and gain a little more equity in it....you will make more when you sell. I absolutely think you should stay where you are. Give your kids a couple of years to grow and you will have completely different needs in the new house. Your husband sounds like he has a plan.....be happy that he has goals for you and your family!
2007-04-11 09:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the economy is bad right now, then you need to wait. He's smart to wait for a more opportune time. You will be able to buy a better "dream home" if you can get more money for the house you are now living in.
2007-04-11 09:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by S. Elizabeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want to convince him of anything. Your home is only 3 years old so it's not outdated and you haven't outgrown it. I'd agree also with your husband that a move might better be justified when your daughter reaches school age. I don't really understand your frantic push to move now.
2007-04-11 09:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't help you convince him, he sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders....now is not the time to sell if you don't have to....and you don't have too.........quit being selfish.....
2007-04-11 09:39:50 · answer #6 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋