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Thought it Through

August 22nd, 2012 at 06:41 pm

After a long chat with DH last night, we've decided to sell the lake house to my brother. I'd like to keep a big chunk of the money intact, but I think we will pay off the mortgage and do some things around the house I've been planning. I'm going to hold off on the second half of the windows, the fireplace refacing, the new carpets, and the bathroom remodeling. We need to fund that out of our regular savings over the next year.

But that said, we'll pay the mortgage (wow),get my rugs rebound, and recover the chair that needs it. My biggest indulgence will be a cleaning service a couple of times a month. I really hate to clean, but so love a clean house. And it will really be necessary when I go to England and DH is fending for himself.

So, I feel better about it. Last night's dream featured my mom --and I honestly think she was giving me her approval.

Posted in Castles and Hovels | 7 Comments »

7 Responses to “Thought it Through ”

  1. North Georgia Gal Says:
    August 22nd, 2012 at 07:25 pm 1345663550
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    I think you are making the right decision. The lake house is staying in the family and like you said, you will still be able to use it.

  2. NJDebbie Says:
    August 22nd, 2012 at 07:49 pm 1345664972
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    Good for you! I'm sure your Mom was giving you the okay to go ahead with the sale. By the way, WOW on paying your paying your house soon.

  3. creditcardfree Says:
    August 22nd, 2012 at 08:30 pm 1345667447
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    I'm glad you feel great about your decision. I'm sure you will feel much peace with a paid off mortgage!

  4. patientsaver Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 12:19 am 1345681181
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    Paying off the mortgage early will put you in an elite club...congrats!!

  5. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 01:29 am 1345685389
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    It sounds like you are making a good decision.

  6. Monkey Mama Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 02:06 am 1345687616
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    Sounds like a great plan. & you have followed the standard advice to wait several months before making any big decisions of this nature. So I am sure you feel you are making the decision with a clearer head.

  7. My English Castle Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 04:04 am 1345694674
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    Thanks! I keep thinking about patient saver's experience paying off her mortgage!

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