Today

Today, I listed my home with an agent, that I have known personally for many years.  I had thoughts of selling my home my self, I was going to have a low selling point, the friend, who is an agent, came by and convinced me that I has giving up a lot of money, just for a quick sale.  

So, over the next few days, they will measured the home, take photos, etc....   He told me to hang up my art work, make it look like I was not moving out.... lol...  

I'm resting easier tonight knowing someone else will make the correct decisions and I will not have to worry about this and that... 

Also, I might decide to stay here in the Alexandria area, there is a retirement community that is just opened up with duplexes and single homes, all gated, all secure... on a golf course here in the area... I might have to take up golf for recreation, other than biking.  

Its a journey for sure.. 

Ideas

 As I sit here in my kitchen, having coffee, French Press, Starbucks Blend, my mind rolls back, to simple pleasures, everyday household duties, and the thoughts and ideas of the past, the Present....  but not the Future......

This return to the Land of My Birth, to the "Broken Down Southern Aristocracy"Of My Past Life, gives me time to pause and think.... to Ponder, .. Remembering the Past.... Memories held deep in the recesses of my Mind,.. that returning to the exact geographical area.. might not be the Best.!!

One should consider a move maybe to the area, more regionally, not specific, not so concrete.. more fluid in the actual place of residence.

Ideas on a Saturday Morning. 

From One Side of Louisiana to the Other Side

 This home selling adventure has had its Ups and Downs.... mostly Downs, however, in my hometown, the town I grew up in, near the farm that my family has, its a different tale.  There is a resurgence of circa 1870 to 1925 homes being restored, mortgage companies are jumping at the chance to see how many homes each company can help with.

Next year I will be 70 years old ....and I truly dont want to invest into some old house that is going to suck my savings. .. I have opted for a long term lease, which gives me flexibility and keeps some in savings and investments for that medical emergency 

I had thought of BR, but the leases/rents are fairly expensive compared to my home area which is just north of BR... about 35 miles.... 

If the house has not sold by September 1st, I am listing it with a realtor, then packing up and heading home.  There are some air bnbs and short term rentals out there.