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Sometimes that is the move that might be the best decision for you at a specific point in your life!

@@annamariekorte7259 maybe you can bribe him with something he really wants? Like, "If you agree that we can find a smaller home, I'll let you buy the car you always wanted!" 😂

The first 10 day period starts when your offer/bid/upset bid is accepted. If someone places an upset bid over your accepted offer, then the 10-day period would start again with the acceptance of their offer.

I really need to remake this, as the amounts being put down aren't as astronomical as they were then, but the principal is the same. Thanks for watching!

So true!! I can declutter only to get more stuff and have the cycle start all over again!! I really just have to learn self control over not getting the stuff in the first place!! 😂 Good luck on your decluttering project!!

Like I said in the video, a lot about whether a house "feels" too small is the floorplan. If you have a nice flow to it, with open spaces, high ceilings, and great storage, it doesn't always have to feel small. Good luck with your decision on whether to stay or move. If you do end up thinking about the Raleigh area, I'd love to meet you!

Where in Europe are you? I always think of so many places in Europe as having amazing architecture! Where I am in NC, all of the new construction homes up to a certain price point are starting to look all the same with no character. I grew up in a place with many centuries of different architectural styles, so I love when homes have their own style and personality!

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 Hi Jody. In Mallorca/Majorca a beautiful and legendary(in classical literature Mallorca had a legenday status hmm...) island off Barcelona but we dont build homes like the ones in the US, but when we win this spiritual war we will build these jaw dropping fairytale houses in Mallorca because I say so😅Little USA in Mallorca, ha!I am a sucker for american style houses and since we dont have this type of houses in Europe they really catch my eye even if many look the same it doesnt get old to me.I highly recommend Mallorca btw.

Spain is one of my favorite countries! I have been to Majorca and it is beautiful! I was a Spanish major in college and spent several months living in Sevilla. I would definitely love to go back at some point.

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 No way!? My Mallorca?ha!Thats cool and small world!Jody should've chosen Mallorca to live! *wink* With the upcoming spiritual awakening people will discover what the legendary Mallorca really is and they will faint because of it =).We are in the age of aquarius which is when the truth would be revealed so its silly for people to think they know the truth/real history.Anyway it is a glorious time to be alive.I still cant believe you visited Mallorca!Jody is a chosen one for sure! 🙂I am glad I decided to post in your video because that was a nice surprise.Nice talking to you Jody.

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 I am curious.What year did you visit Mallorca?Why did you choose to go to Mallorca?How did you find out that Mallorca existed?

Wow!! Good for you!! I hope you have amazing adventures!!

I agree. There are more factors to consider than in a 10 minute video, but all of the points you mentioned would be discussed in a consultation to see if it was the right move financially and emotionally for them. This was just to be a little food for thought, but I can certainly dive deeper in my next one!

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 Jody & Steph.....Steph makes some very valid points. Jodi's video does however point to a path of joy in its own right. My wife and I are 59 (two years ago when we were 57 we moved out of our paid-for 27 year family home that we raised our two children in. It was 4 bed, 2.5 bath on three levels (including the finished lower level rec room) Our home was not large by today's standards (2400 sq feet) We moved to a 3 bed 3 full bath (plus study & sunroom) freestanding condo. If you're not familiar with that it's a condominium that is physically a single family home. Our new home is actually larger with 3129 finished square feet but that includes a fully (and very nicely finished) lower level that has the 3rd (guest) bedroom, full bath and guest lounge. We live on the main floor (about 2300 sq feet) and the lower level is only used about 4 times a year when one of our kids (and small grandkids) come to visit. We hit the home lottery as we live in a boutique condominium with only 21 freestanding homes and everyone who lives here (100% owner occupied too) is over the age of 50. There are no children residing here by happenstance. So essentially it's an "over 55 community" WITHOUT technically being an over 55 community. The Association takes care of lawn, exterior maintainance, snow removal, etc. (just like a "regular" condo) and the Associa fee is reasonable for this area ($400/month) Our new place is only 6 years old and it still feels like a brand new home. We sold our 26 year family colonial home for $400K and bought our new home for $439K so yes it was a bit more expensive (we're very fortunate that we still do not have a mortgage) but our property taxes and homeowners insurance went down....considerably. My wife and I have never been happier. Everyday living on one floor just as Jody talks about. Hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen, large great room and I still have my first floor study with a south facing sunroom to enjoy morning coffee in. Live is simply grand. Was moving stressful and hard two years ago...absolutely. BUT, now that it's all behind us....we know we made the right decision for us. We're so happy here and love our new neighbors. We loved our old single family home neighborhood too and thought to ourselves (back then) we could never repeat what we have. Well...we did....we're closer to our neighbors now actually. Life is simply amazing and we worked with a wonderful realtor that helped us manage the process. So bottomline, Jody's vidoe is right on the mark in terms of the benefits of considering a move like this when you're in your later 50s. Thanks Jodi for a great video and Steph....you make some very valid points. Just be sure to keep an open mind....you never know just how happy youu can become. Cheers to you both !!!!

​@@MTobin1000what a lovely, thoughtful response! As I responded to Steph, this was just meant to be food for thought for those feeling like their house is too much for them at any given point in their lives. There are many other factors to be considered in the decision of whether to sell your current home. It may be the right move to stay put for some, and downsize for others. I am happy to hear that you found joy in your new home and community.

@@KaceyAnnReynolds it absolutely can be... you're right! Sometimes, with larger families, it's used space until kids are all grown and then you really notice everything you mentioned!

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 Also, if you time the selling of your just right and then buy a smaller home you can a HUGE amount of money to your retirement fund. I was able to do this by buying the first townhome in a very desirable community outside of Nashville....

It is hard enough to keep up with a large house when you are healthy, let alone when you're unwell. The issue is in my area, that ranch homes take up too much of a footprint, which is valuable space. A lot of them are being torn down to put in multiple townhomes or row houses, which is more money in the pocket of the builder, but it leaves a real need for those who want or need one floor living.

@activistgranny2.066 ---- I know what that feels like, I have 4 levels in my house. My health is good though, thank God, but I am getting on in age, so I need to focus on decluttering first, then the rest will follow. I think that once I get started on this, it will motivate me to press on and follow through to the end and then into a new home where I can truly relax.

If you have it, take your time and start with one space. It can be an emotional process, but you've got this! ❤

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 -- Thank you for your response and your advice to start with one space.

@@barbaratipsword5148 Clutter sneaks up on you! I only notice when it gets out of control!! 😂

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 yes! It also can be clutter blindness 🙂 you don't even see it there!

@@barbaratipsword5148 glad to provide motivation! Go get 'em and let me know how it goes!! ❤️

You should double check to confirm with the Clerk of Court in the county you're in, but typically In North Carolina, once you are determined to be the winning bidder, you should have 10 days from the determination to present final payment.

I hope it helped!

It's growing so fast, and there are so many great new things to do there!

Come see it if you're in the Raleigh area!!

Fun!! I've never been to the historic part of Wake Forest, just newer parts. I'll have to check it out next time I'm there!

You are more than welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

Where did you grow up? Were there a lot of old homes? They make me so happy.

I kind of love the spooky (especially in the daytime! 😂). The "basement" was just a 350 sf dirt dugout, and the small "attic" had some very old looking planks over the joists where they were able to store boxes. I definitely don't know if I'd be going down there or up there very often!!

They just don't build them like that anymore! 😍

When you placed the upsetting bid, a new 10 day upset bid period began. Are you sure that your bid remained the highest, or is it possible that someone outbid you? I would go in person to the clerk of court's office to confirm.

Hi @denisevsingleton4442, the need for 55+ housing is growing fast in the Raleigh area, so there are many newer and upcoming 55+ communities in the Greater Raleigh area. Apex has a few, but there are more if you were to look in surrounding towns such as Cary, Holly Springs, Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina. Obviously, resale homes are going to be hit or miss as far as what comes up for sale, and new construction is more guaranteed to find something. In Apex specifically, some resale communities are the Courtyards on Holt, The Courtyards at Kildaire Farms, and The Retreat at Cedar Crossing. A little bit older in Apex is the Orchard Villas community, which was constructed around 2013. Feel free to email me at whitehurstjody@gmail.com to give me some of your specific needs and I can help find you find the perfect active lifestyle community in the Apex area.

Hi, Annette! It's really one of the nicest and most affordable new construction communities in the area. David Weekley loves their big windows and the houses are filled with natural light...and you're right...that closet is amazing! #closetenvy

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 You rock real estate Jody. Bring it girl.

You're very welcome, @annettefloyd! There are even more, beautiful, smaller lakes in the area that I didn't include. Let me know if you're in the area and want more suggestions!

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 Yes ma'am. Please upload whatever your heart desires.

Typically, no. The Attorneys determine the starting bid based on existing liens that need to be paid off by the sale of the property. That is a minimum bid they expect.

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 Thanks for responding

There are a handful of 1.5 level homes in Sweetwater with one or two primary bedroom suites on the first floor. These homes have mostly first-floor living with a bonus space or extra bedroom on the 2nd floor. I have not seen any true ranches with only one level in Sweetwater, but let me know if you are interested in finding a ranch elsewhere in the Apex/Raleigh area or what 1.5 level homes might be available in Sweetwater!

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 No rush, please send links to 1.5 level homes in Sweetwater when you have time.

@@DianeSalzman-x8v I just took a peek, and no 1.5 level homes are currently for sale in Sweetwater. If you want to email me at whitehurstjody@gmail.com, I will send any to you that pop up in the future.

Agreed!

I don't know! You could be right!!

I must have missed that!

Just a little bit...😂

Would that help?

@@jodywhitehurstrealestate3071 No

Right!? Did they put it on before the toilet was installed?

Yes, easy to fix, but who put it like this in the first place?

Usually the check is given to the Realtor or the Attorneys office. If you find out that you were the highest bidder, I would ask the Clerk of Courts who to submit payment to.

I don't know the Charlotte market, since it's a couple of hours from me, but I am happy to put you in touch with an excellent Realtor there who can help answer your questions about that market. If you want me to connect you, text me your name to (919) 830-4622.

I hope the agent I referred you to is able to help you, David. Let me know how it all works out!

Thanks for checking it out, Casandra!

Thanks, Michael! What community would you like to see me do a tour of next?