So many of the homes that I used to drive by and admire for the past 22 years, landmarks of our time spent in the neighborhood trick-or-treating with young children, parties with friends, the school that burned down that I had my love connection with you when our boys met, that odd paint job that always made me think...why. Sadly they are all gone now.
I love your eternal optimism and your ability to flow and change through the process. Thank you so very much for sharing this with your audience.
I thought of you as I wrote this piece - all the beautiful properties no longer there. I want to visit, but I'm also so scared to see the gaping holes in the community. Sending so much love my friend x
When I was in HS I helped someone move into the house I live in now. (I moved in when I was 33) I swear my 17 year old self manifested it. I’d always loved it the most in town.
What’s crazy though is I have this reoccurring dream, at LEAST once a week about moving. I’m always looking at homes or moving. It could be because I’m a Realtor, but one of my besties researched dream analysis and thinks it’s for other reasons. Who knows! I think I’m always seeing how I could make anything my own. And the vibe of a house…. Wow it’s so real. I had no idea until I started showing homes 10 years ago. There is ALWAYS a vibe.
Same. I am trying to be more practical this time and also think about the state of the windows, heating and other boring but essential things. But gut instinct at first for sure!
Excellent advice! Although I’ll probably never leave Italy, I’m a Rightmove addict - I have tiny cottages saved and huge rambling mansions, as well as inner-city flats.
I agree with you about the feeling: my flat (the first and only one I’ve ever bought) was the fourth I saw, and I stood in the front doorway and immediately saw how I would paint the walls, and knew it would be mine. Quite a feat as it is in one of the ugliest buildings in town and up three flights without a lift. As it turned out, it has a lot of charm (and flaws) and a perfect layout, and I still love it dearly 25 years later now that I’m ready to downsize.
That's so great that you fell hard for your home! And still after all these years. I love an ugly building that surprises when you go inside. Much more interesting than flashy but disappointing.
You're so clever & smart, Emily, thanks for sharing all your house-finding tips! Wishing you all good things for your next home. Looking fwd to reading about it. From Jo (Far South Coast NSW Australia)
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I love this.
So many of the homes that I used to drive by and admire for the past 22 years, landmarks of our time spent in the neighborhood trick-or-treating with young children, parties with friends, the school that burned down that I had my love connection with you when our boys met, that odd paint job that always made me think...why. Sadly they are all gone now.
I love your eternal optimism and your ability to flow and change through the process. Thank you so very much for sharing this with your audience.
I thought of you as I wrote this piece - all the beautiful properties no longer there. I want to visit, but I'm also so scared to see the gaping holes in the community. Sending so much love my friend x
When I was in HS I helped someone move into the house I live in now. (I moved in when I was 33) I swear my 17 year old self manifested it. I’d always loved it the most in town.
What’s crazy though is I have this reoccurring dream, at LEAST once a week about moving. I’m always looking at homes or moving. It could be because I’m a Realtor, but one of my besties researched dream analysis and thinks it’s for other reasons. Who knows! I think I’m always seeing how I could make anything my own. And the vibe of a house…. Wow it’s so real. I had no idea until I started showing homes 10 years ago. There is ALWAYS a vibe.
Thanks for this article! I loved it.
That's incredible that you now live in the house you loved as a teen! And curious about the dreams...
Houses and schools/childcare - I always go on gut instinct (so long as they tick the main boxes and there aren’t any major alarm bells)
Excited to see where your heart (or gut) takes you!
Same. I am trying to be more practical this time and also think about the state of the windows, heating and other boring but essential things. But gut instinct at first for sure!
Excellent advice! Although I’ll probably never leave Italy, I’m a Rightmove addict - I have tiny cottages saved and huge rambling mansions, as well as inner-city flats.
I agree with you about the feeling: my flat (the first and only one I’ve ever bought) was the fourth I saw, and I stood in the front doorway and immediately saw how I would paint the walls, and knew it would be mine. Quite a feat as it is in one of the ugliest buildings in town and up three flights without a lift. As it turned out, it has a lot of charm (and flaws) and a perfect layout, and I still love it dearly 25 years later now that I’m ready to downsize.
That's so great that you fell hard for your home! And still after all these years. I love an ugly building that surprises when you go inside. Much more interesting than flashy but disappointing.
Really fab advice - thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
You're so clever & smart, Emily, thanks for sharing all your house-finding tips! Wishing you all good things for your next home. Looking fwd to reading about it. From Jo (Far South Coast NSW Australia)
You’re so sweet Jo. Thank you. Wish me luck!