Kittyjoy

Kittyjoy

Mar 2014

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To sell..or not to sell

For the past 24 years I have lived in the same house but now my children have grown up and left except for the youngest one who is currently at college...of Late I'm finding my home way to big and empty...some of my friends have advised me to sell up and move into a smaller place ..perhaps even down by the coast somewhere...which sounds soooo inviting...

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but on the other hand I have many sentimental reasons for remaining where I am....none of which comfort me when I'm all alone at night and besides it is becoming increasingly hard on my pets as well...

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Ai ai...to sell or not to sell that is my dilemma

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Nakitende●Baden Baden, Baden-Wuerttemberg Germany

Mar 30, 2014●3 Blogs●74 Comments

this is a decision only you can make but however you decide we are here to cheer you on

jarred1●eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands

Mar 30, 2014●2,426 Blogs●2,041 Comments

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jarred1●eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands

Mar 30, 2014●2,426 Blogs●2,041 Comments

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ladyofrage575●Austin tx, Texas USA

Mar 30, 2014●66 Comments

dont sell, unless you cant financially afford it? rent out rooms if you must, keep it so there always a home to come to

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@ Nakitende.....yes I agree it certainly is a decision only I can make...its a question of sentimentality vs practicalities...thanks for the support though...

benni2●eire, Tipperary Ireland

Mar 30, 2014●17 Blogs●282 Comments

id sell,get a smaller place.a house is only bricks and mortar,a home is what you make it

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

aaaaaah...inspector jarred1....thanks for your excellent detective work...yes you are 100% correct...and I recently spent several absolutely lovely days down there....

Catfoot●Around here, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●616 Blogs●16,678 Comments

I'd say sell up. Before your pets leave you.

My cat won't put up with that.

Btw. I'm in the process of selling my house for the same reasons.

In SA letting out rooms is not an option.

Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

Jarreds got ya, now everyone knows where you vacation...

jarred1●eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands

Mar 30, 2014●2,426 Blogs●2,041 Comments

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Mei82686●Cimahi, Bandung, West Java Indonesia

Mar 30, 2014●1 Blogs●139 Comments

if i am on your position, I would rather stay in that house and not selling it. coz it built with a lot of memories. it still can be used as warm " villa" to all your kids and g-kids when they spend a holiday with you, right? wish you have a wonderful Sunday..

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@ladyofrage575...thanks for your advice...I thought about renting it out but have heard so many horror stories of negligent tenants ruining your property that I decided against it...

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@benni2.....you are sooooo absolutely right...your house is nothing without someone to share it with....

Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

J ur 110% right

jarred1●eindhoven, North Brabant Netherlands

Mar 30, 2014●2,426 Blogs●2,041 Comments

i am not so handsome lukeon im so sorry

danielangelvega●round rock, Texas USA

Mar 30, 2014●111 Blogs●1,102 Comments

Turn it in to a bed and breakfast place ,

danielangelvega●round rock, Texas USA

Mar 30, 2014●111 Blogs●1,102 Comments

Turn it in to a bed and breakfast place ,

benni2●eire, Tipperary Ireland

Mar 30, 2014●17 Blogs●282 Comments

i normally am kitty

if its the taught of leaving so many memories behind,just remember you will always have them and now get the oportunity to make new ones.at the end of the day it comes down to what feels right for you and the boring old practicalities

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Cat......

your advice sounds just like my friends...they were taking pity on my poor pets at the time.
and yes...I agree about taking a huge risk with letting out your property in SA...

no way...

Redex●Northumberland, England UK

Mar 30, 2014●5,763 Comments

Kitty I have never got Attached to a house

memories in the heart.
I sold when I retired spending money now

and moving near sons soon as they live other side of country and they say bricks and mortar do not have arms to cuddle.

Plus you cant go on holidays with bricks and morta

5 mins from coast to so google Bracklesham Bay Jarred.

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Lukeon.....

your're right nothing is sacred or hidden with inspector Gadget...err Jarred1 around.....

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Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

@ Kitty, like I said 10 times this is a decision only you can make. If there are any regrets after then it will be too late. Take your time, do it right the first time.

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@danielangelvega....mmm...I thought about that but unfortunately my neighbour beat me to it...so now I have a B&B directly opposite me...

way to close for competition....nice idea tho

enigma2●Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Mar 30, 2014●448 Comments

If you go for sentimental part it will still remind you of empthy house where your kids lived and if you pick practical part than it may be hard at first to accept changes but in time you may get use to but at the end it's only you who can decide what's best for you

danielangelvega●round rock, Texas USA

Mar 30, 2014●111 Blogs●1,102 Comments

How about turning it in to a dinner n chair , to compete with the Bed n breakfast

woodenjc●Houston, Texas USA

Mar 30, 2014●6 Comments

Keep them, when you are not in this world, give yr house to your children

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Red....ai ai...I know you are right....our memories live in our hearts and no matter where we go they will always be with us..but I'm finding that each little thing in my house somehow has a memory attached to it and by packing it up or getting rid of it feels like you are doing the same to the memory...that's such a crazy notion.

Happy to hear you are moving closer to your kids and grandkids...that's wonderful...

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@benni2....yes you are right once again....perhaps its time to make new memories....

Redex●Northumberland, England UK

Mar 30, 2014●5,763 Comments

thanku Kitty 3rd May (d) day

I have moved too much to be attached to a house or area, sometimes it makes you feel homeless

so I think my life has downsides, which I am going to put right now.

I think I have lived in CS home longer than anywhere for last 10years or so.

zmountainman●Motril, Andalusia Spain

Mar 30, 2014●107 Blogs●7,852 Comments

I'm just wondering why property owners around here bother to waste all that money on websites when they could just let Jarred market it for them

Angelpepper●Glen Ellyn, Illinois USA

Mar 30, 2014●9 Blogs●10,202 Comments

Kittyj: Are you really thinking about selling your pet, for a smaller pet? Anywho! Selling the house is up to you. Down sizing doesnt sound bad at all. location, location, location! When down sizing.

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@enigma2....yes I agree I alone will have to make the call in the end...but someone once pointed out to me that perhaps the kids would far more enjoy visiting me if I had a place down by the sea...

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Luke....your advice is sound as always my friend...

it is always wise to take your time when making important decisions like this one.....regret later on could make for a poor bed fellow worse than no bed fellow in a large empty house.....

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@danielangelvega...mmm Bed & Chair....

now there's an idea..maybe I can rent a portion of my property to them and cater for the overflow....verrrrry clever Mr D....

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@woodenjc...I know it is good to be able to leave property for your children to inherit and I am very blessed in this regard...but does it have to be my current home or can it be a small place down by the sea where perhaps I would be more content and happy?....

..but thank you for you advice anyway

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Red...wow 10 years adrift with CS as your only home base ...amazing...but I sure wish you with all my heart all the best in your new place...I really hope you settle down there and your home will be filled with lots of joy and laughter....

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@zmountainman....awww man...maybe I should have called him agent Jarred...yes sir...estate agent Jarred for all your property needs...perhaps Jarred would like to add a 007 at the end of his name...

@Jarred...just kidding...I personally think its awesome of you to be able to sniff these things out...quite cool actually

Lukeon●Port Elizabeth 6000, Eastern Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●484 Blogs●7,155 Comments

If you had actually put a pic in of your home it would've been sold by now. Courtesy Jarred.

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Angelpepper....

if I were to really dress my pets like that then they would be the first to yell...sell sell sell....
But you are right location is very important...an absolute must if you wish to make a return on your investment in the long term.

KittyjoyOP●somewhere by the sea, Western Cape South Africa

Mar 30, 2014●10 Blogs●572 Comments

@Luke....oh my gosh I didn't think of that...I'm just a bit nervous about the commission fee Jarred might require for his most professional services...I'm not sure if I could afford it

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