My husband is in the military and is constantly on the move. I should have known better. When we first got together he got a deployment, I moved and bought a house. I put down way too many roots. The house was paid for, departed, and I had a job that I loved. Then my
I was able to afford a large apartment in Fort Worth, TX, because the apartment plus yard needed a great deal of work, then the former owners neglected repair, repairs plus updates. The apartment was also left empty for several years. The elements plus pests had caused some deterioration, being fairly handy, I was able
I grew up, went to school & got married in Calgary! I bought a house expecting to spend my entire life there. I’ve never been a fan of the cold weather. I don’t enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating or any winter season activities. I resent the time it takes to scrape ice off the
I was able to afford a giant home in Fort Worth, Texas, because the household as well as yard needed a good deal of work, however the former owners neglected service, repairs as well as updates. The household was also left empty for several years. The elements as well as pests had caused some deterioration!
As a homeowner, I tried to take good care of my property. Every year, I made sure to drain the warm water tank, wash the gutters plus inspect the roof. I was diligent about replacing Heating, Ventilation and A/C filters, washing down exterior siding plus caulking around windows. Living in Jacksonville, it was also necessary
Jacksonville, Florida, is a rapidly growing city. There is a steady influx of people moving to the area. This has resulted in a great deal of new construction and expanding neighborhoods. The house market continues to evolve and fluctuate. At times, homes sell for the asking price and only remain on the market for a
Jacksonville, Florida, is a beautiful area. There is access to the ocean and the river. There are white sandy beaches, palm trees and plenty of sunshine. However, there are also frequent storms and hurricanes. The weather can be tough on roofs. High winds tear off shingles and bring down branches. Excessive rain can lead to
I lived in Jacksonville, Florida, for almost five years. I really loved the area. The weather and landscape are truly beautiful, the people friendly, and there’s always fun activities available. When I first moved to Jacksonville, I purchased a house that was a bit beyond my means. I fell in love with the hardwood floors,
There are no basements in Florida. I never understood why. I then found a place that had a basement and was so excited. I can store things in there. I can use it as a workout space. How lucky was I? The woman who sold it did it in the dry season, that jerk. After