I may have jumped into buying a house too quickly.
I got my first real job in Jacksonville, Florida. I could have rented, but I thought it would be smarter to buy a home. That way none of my money is being wasted towards rent. I could fix the place up and it would be my forever spot. Well I didn’t know anything about houses at 23. So I bought a place in the heart of the city. It was tiny, there was no yard, and it was near all the bars. At night or during holidays it is crazy in my area. When I got married my husband and I loved the house. When we had our first child, we hated the house. Suddenly the house was too small. The yard was pathetic for a growing baby. The neighbors and nightlife was loud and not conducive to naps. Once baby number two arrived, it was time to hunt for a better home. We found a great place just an hour outside of the city. Now we have a huge yard for the kids to play with. Our neighbors are far away and so are our parents too. Everything closes up shop around 9pm. Even during the major holidays it gets quiet. It was such a smart move. Selling my Jacksonville, Florida home was so easy. I didn’t listen to a real estate agent. I just wanted to move, set up my new home, and be done. I wanted an easier, quicker way. After living in my first home for so long, I didn’t really care what I got for its price. The Jacksonville home buyer did me a solid though.