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The ALL-YEAR-ROUND job of DECLUTTERING and CLEANING our homes is daunting. Especially for those of us who HOARD, or struggle with depression, and decisions, anxiety & other MI. I'm so challenged in this way so reaching out for support. Maybe start an Declutterers Army 💪
If you suffer the same challenge or have some great suggestions - type away... 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
It's really hard to say without seeing anything @Former-Member but you can talk to your agent and your agent can talk to their agent and work it out - you can't lose anything by bargaining esp as the house has been on the market for so long
But why has it - it might be the price or 2BR which is not always handy - I don't know about real estate prices where you are but I think it's important to look into issues so talk to your agent about it - it can't do any harm and that's what I would be doing - I have bought and sold 2 houses and I know it's exciting and scary and the heart goes up and the heart goes down and wheee - whoo - whee and this is all part of the fun of buying somewhere to live
But yes - it is important for you to have somewhere else to live when your Dad dies - it will be unpleasant for you with your sibs when he does - I remember how they were after your mother died and it would be great to have the place ready -
Life isn't always straight forward - I thought of buying a property - nothing specific - up at Lakes Entrance - but it's too far away from the city - it would be great for a holiday house and the other members of the family could use it too - real estate costs more near tourist areas so thinking about it the price of the place you are thinking about sounds okay - but bargain - yes - everyone does
I am really glad you are buying a house for yourself and this place looks great - you will be decluttered there and a lot happier I am sure
All the best
Dec
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Unknown userMember
Hey @Former-Member, you'll be glad to hear I donated another 3 boxes to charity yesterday 🙂
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Enjoy the roller-coaster ride @Former-Member
Dec
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Unknown userMember
Job made redundant = 😬
Time to clean house = 😀
Bathroom sorted = 🙌
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Wtg @Former-Member ❣️
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Unknown userMember
Can't say how long the momentum will last @Faith-and-Hope.
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Unknown userMember
Enthusiasm for the big clean up did not last long but pushing myself to get things done. Making slow progress in office which is very cluttered.
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SmcSenior Contributor
I'm doing "little nibbles" at the moment. This morning, while looking for something Hubby needed, I found a small stockpile of forgotten paperwork. Most of it looks like it's irrelevant by now, so at least it will be very easy to get rid of.
Sleeping badly ATM. That takes the steam out of everything.
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