Here We Go Again...But Maybe Not for Long

At the end of December, after six months on the market, my house was not sold. Not really surprising, but very disappointing. I took a break for a few weeks, and as of last week I'm back in the game. Possibly not for long since I expect to go to contract very soon! It all happened so fast and I hope it keeps going that way, all the way to the closing.

But just in case, the Open House scheduled for this Sunday is still on. Please alert any qualified buyers you know. Send them all this way.

In the Beginning

We bought the house in March of 1979. We were the third owners since it was built in 1922. It was a commitment we were eager to make, despite the daunting financial obligation of a $229 monthly mortgage payment. Property taxes and homeowners' insurance included!

The new home was located in the same South Shore of Long Island town in which we had grown up, so there was no shortage of family members to help with the moving, fixing up, and settling in. The house was small but charming with its high ceilings, detailed moldings and a lovely fireplace. My favorite part.

But even a charming fifty - seven year old house is not without its flaws. For one thing the kitchen was very dated. But we would take care of that in time.