Have you been following along on IG as I’ve been giving some clues as to what is going on in our lives? If not then this is totally new to you today…we have some BIG News, that I’ve been dying to share with you all. I think there have been a few reasons why we’ve held onto this information for as long as we have. I would say probably the last 3 weeks or so! 1. Being we needed to make sure everything was going to work out before I announced to everyone and 2. we really needed to fill our family in. Same thing we were a bit nervous to say anything at first since we didn’t know how everything was going to work. Well, I think we now have a better idea as to how things are going though…things are always up in the air. First and for most I always want to declare that the Lord’s plans are bigger than our own and that this opportunity and vision was straight from him. I think when you have a plan for something and it doesn’t exactly look like how things are working out…that’s when the Lord’s plans for you are unveiling.
Okay…so let’s backtrack those Clues!
- I went to visit an architect on Tuesday, which had you ladies guess things like I was building a storefront, building my dream home, getting an addition…all kinds of really good guesses! Any of those would be an amazing blessing.
- The second clue was that I was getting my house professionally cleaned. It was Valentine’s day treat for myself and it was something very necessary to do what we have going on currently.
- It would bring more content to the blog!
So, I am sure you are all so anxious to know what’s going on…because it not only will affect my life but it’s also going to bring a big change here to my blog.
Well, my friends, we are MOVING!!!! and not just to any house, we are buying a Foreclosure! I know there’s some controversy when it comes to a foreclosure, but it’s actually a HUD home. I had no idea what that was either until we came across this property, but basically, it’s a federal loan and it’s an easier and quicker process than a typical Foreclosure. If this is something you would like me to elaborate more on in the future and do a post on purchasing a HUD home I would be happy to share. Maybe I will even have the hubby write that post since he’s done even more research on it then myself. Let’s just say it’s an easier way to not only buy a foreclosure but also buy a property that you plan to build and create your own on when you don’t have tons of money. You don’t have to put nearly as much money down as if you were building a custom home. It’s great for us since we will be making a profit from our home when it sells and we will be able to qualify for a loan to not only purchase the property but also put work into it.
I will go over more in the future since as you know things are never 100% until they are. We are still in the process of contract and now listing our home. Which we decided to do FSBO. If anyone has any luck doing this before I would love any tips etc…because we have to sell fast! If you have been around here for a while, then you know that we sold our home last year. An exact year ago!!! I know we feel totally stupid and embarrassed that here we are a year later doing the same thing…but this time it just feels right. We weren’t even fully looking for a new home. We are always browsing etc, but this one happened to come to us when we were looking at an open house that I really loved but had no property. Well, that same week this house came on the market in the same neighborhood not nearly in the same condition as the other home, but with a huge backyard and a foreclosure for sale sign. So, we just casually looked into it…had our realtor show us the home, and we just felt like we had to go for it! Here we are weeks later still working on details like talking with an architect getting quotes still from a contractor and now officially getting our house cleaned and ready for its next buyer.
I know it’ll be a totally different feel here when my home is no longer my home, but I can not wait to walk you through this journey with us. I can’t wait to see what God has in store since gosh we don’t even know what the new house is really going to look like. Of course, I’ve got a million ideas buzzin’ in my head and that Pinterest board already collecting images (you can follow that here) and that’s about it! We have slight fear but we know when God’s in control and you put him totally first in every decision you make that he will carry you through. We also feel like this current house will never be what we want it to be even with all the decorating etc we just have always felt it wouldn’t be our forever home. We look forward to passing on this house to the next family…and I look forward to seeing the new house become our new family home. We already know there will be tons of finishing work we are going to have to do our self since our budget can only go so far. It will be fun sharing the process of picking plans for the home, selected finishes, and then, of course, the never-ending projects that will continue happen throughout the years to make what we are dreaming of. Well, friends, I can’t thank you enough for you encouragement and your excitement for us. If there is anything you ever want me to stop and talk about here if you are looking to do something similar I would love to do that for you. Also, to encourage you not always take the path that seems normal but sometimes trying something different may just be what gets you to be where you hadn’t even dreamed of.
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Congratulations, Deb! God’s plans are always greater than our own. I can tell you first hand what a blessing it is for us to have watched him work through our move and how our children have thrived in their new school. There have definitely been setbacks but I love our new home and it is perfectly us! Enjoy this time!
Thank you so much, Amy! That makes me so happy to hear. Moving with children is so tough you just don’t know how they are going to adjust…but God see’s all!
It’s a scary thing, stepping outside of your comfort zone and that is exactly what you and your husband decided to do which is great!
I feel like in some round about way, you going through this huge change is helping me to not be so afraid in making a huge decision myself. My husband and I are trying to decide whether to move from Phoenix away from family up to Denver- for a more reasonable climate and more nature. The worry to do what’s best for us for my two boys definitely weighs on me!
ANyway, descions are never black and white I guess! Can’t wait to see all that you do in your home new home:)
Oh yay thanks Kelly! Yes, absolutely I think sometimes those riskier decisions and those that don’t always make all that much sense tend to be what is best for us…and if not gosh they totally teach us something!
Congratulations Deb! God has some big plans for you all and I can’t wait to follow along!!!
Thank you so much Kelly!!! xoxo
I can’t wait to follow the journey and am jealous of your ability to get out of your comfort zone!
Thank you Joann! Every time I think about how nervous I am I try to think it’s an exciting feeling, not a frightening feeling since being risky sometimes is what pays off the most!
Congrats! That’s so exciting!!!
Thank you Tara!
Wow, this is so exciting…and maybe a touch intimidating too! Remembering to Trust in The Lord will take you through the more challenging times. Knowing that you & your hubby are partners in the work, trials and joys is a real blessing, I’m sure. 🙂
I look forward to seeing it all come together!
Thank you so much Claudine! Yes, nothing like having each other and Lord to make it feel less scary!
Congratulations!!!! How exciting. I can so relate since we did the same thing last year. I did a post about our journey “Let Go & Let God”. I can’t wait to follow along.
Thank you so much Marty!
That is so exciting!!! I can’t wait to see what you do with your new home, I know it will be gorgeous! So happy for you & excited to follow along on your new journey!
Thank you so much Lindsay!
Congratulations! My husband and I bought a foreclosure home and it has turned out great. We had to have a lot of work done, downsizing from a colonial then to a rental (a lot of moving) I came across this ranch home that needed love. We are still doing work on it, but it’s nice to design it our way… Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Hang in there, it will all work out in the end!
Ahhh Maria, that is exactly what we are doing. Downsizing from our colonial to a ranch, we have to rent for a while, and then build it the way we want! Ahh so cool to see have someone to relate to.
Oh my gosh Deb! How exciting for you all! Looking forward to following along with this new adventure!
Thank you so much Kristi! I look forward to sharing!
Deb and fam… WoW !! CONGRATS… soooooooooo exciting !!
It will be FUN following your ‘new home’ journey !!!
?hugs. ~linda of no.cal.
Congrats!!! So happy for you and your family! Enjoy the journey it will take you on, and remember there are Blessings in the details.
Congratulations!! God’s timing and plan are always a perfect! Prayers that the rest of the process goes smoothly and without a hitch. Can’t wait to see how young decorate your new home! It will be beautiful!!
Thank you Jenna!
Congratulations Deb! I’m so excited for you guys and I can’t wait to see your plans and design ideas for the next home. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your big news with us!
Thank you Erika!
VERY exciting ! Will be fun to redo a new home !!Enjoy the journey!
Thank you so much Cindy! It sure will be, I am so excited for it!
Great news. I know our Lord will be with you as you all go through this process.
Thank you so much, Wendy.
Congrats! I know you will do a beautiful job making it your own.
Looking forward to the remodeling and decorating updates in your new home.
Thank you Irma, I look forward to sharing it with you.
I’m so excited for you guys and soooo looking forward to seeing all the grand things you do to this new house. God is so good and when you are in His hands, there is no better place to be. Many Blessings
Thank you Cindy, yes and we have such peace knowing this is from him.
Best wishes. It will work out when God is in control.
Thank you so much Phylis
I am SO happy for you Deb! God really does work in amazing ways! I cannot wait to see the new house and you know I’ll be here following along! xo
Thank you so much Kendra!
Sounds exciting! And scary! And like a LOT of work! But, they say that the things you work hard for and believe are to be are the things you treasure most in your life. So, I’m looking forward to learning all the ins and outs of your adventure!
Thank you so much Naomi! I so agree with this!
The key to selling our house quickly was an open house with freshly baked cookies! The aroma of baking says welcome home! People didn’t want to leave and the longer they stayed the more they feel in love with the house. Good luck!
Thanks Laura, I so agree with that tip!
Best wishes for the sale of your current home and the purchase of your next! I’m looking forward to seeing this new place and all the changes you’ll make to it. 🙂
Thank you so much Tracy!
We bought our current home as a foreclosure, more than 20 years ago. There were other issues with the sellers – bankruptcy, 2nd mortgage had never been paid, etc. Also a reluctant realtor.
We went to closing THREE times before we actually closed, the realtors on both sides didn’t really want to do it, and lastly, an AUCTION notice was put up on the garage after we’d moved in! That was resolved in 18 hours, but it was traumatic to our children and ME! Luckily, the home wasn’t trashed, although the yard had not been watered or cared for in 10+ months.
This is our retirement home, so I don’t plan to ever move again. However, if I did, I would be very reluctant to go with a foreclosure again. You’ll need nerves of steel, a firm attitude with realtors, judges, lien holders, patience and large quantities of faith and good luck. It’s been over 20 years and it’s only been the past 8-10 years that I could talk about it without becoming very angry and/or dissolving into tears. It was such a stressful experience – I realized why the realtors tried very hard to discourage us.
We were not rookies going in to this – we’d bought and sold 4 houses in the previous 20 years. We knew in our hearts it was the house for us, but the details were crushing.
I wish you all the best, and hope your experience is a positive one. I just sincerely felt you needed to hear from someone who’d actually done this deed!