I am resolved to get my house sold in 2022. I have just a few little things remaining on my formerly-long list of things to do. Houses are still selling fast in my town. My friend with a similar house to mine sold her house after listing only three days. The smaller houses I'm looking to downsize to are selling in a week or less. Prices on both areas seem to have settled down now and I have a pretty good idea what I'm looking at price-wise. I expect to put a sizeable sum into savings between selling and downsizing. But that depends on the house I end up buying. Some of those one-story houses have extra nice layouts, finishes, and larger garages. I will pay more if one of those houses become available. But I will end up with no mortgage and still with a good savings. I plan to go to the credit union this week or next (weather permitting) and see about getting a home equity line of credit on my present home so I can offer cash when the house I want comes on the market.
My piano is up for sale and that will be an additional sum in the bank. I am ready to let this beautiful instrument go to a new home. It feel somewhat overwhelmed and burdened by it now that I'm serious about moving. While it is a little sad to see it go, I do have my other Yamaha electronic keyboard which is much smaller and so much fun to play. If I don't sell the grand piano before I buy a house, I'll squeeze it into the new place and continue to try to sell it. I've had a lot of interest but no takers yet. I did get one very low-ball offer which I turned down.
I'm making no other resolutions for 2022. If I manage to achieve this one, it will make all the difference for me. No stairs and a flat, walkable neighborhood with a good grocery store and hardware store in walking distance, too. And near two of my sons and families. I will be ready for the next phase of my ever aging self.
