Home sweet home?

Happy Labor Day, m'friends!

Today's not a company holiday, but I elected to burn a PTO day -  because it's DH's and my 13th (woot!) anniversary ..... and frankly, I'm feeling a bit like a slug.

  

I'd hoped we might go for (years-overdue) pedicures, but yesterday I drove a sliver of ceramic tile up into the bottom of my foot.  Not cool.

Did I mention?  Between Tom and another fella's efforts, we've nearly 9 sq. ft. of new flooring in the master bath!

Him:  "Ya, it only took us 14 years."  LOL.

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Yes, the long-distance house hunt continues ... mine at a fevered pitch; DH not so much.

Sometimes compromise bites!  (*smile*)

Nevertheless, I have to appreciate Tom's 'wait and see' approach.

More than a thousand miles away, I'm ooh-ing and aah-ing over a butler's pantry ... then he goes and points out what looks like missing structural supports and a sagging roof line.

 The cottage at iconic Lake Martin tipped the scales for both of us...

... but sits at the tippy-top of our budget.  Not realistic, when given our ages and health history.  Sigh.

So, Belyn-the-realtor has cautioned me not to be pinning my hopes on anything in particular.  

Too late.  Each morning I jump out on Zillow to make sure 'my' finalists are still there.
Both are virtually the same price and 1500-1600 sq. ft.

Bachelor #1 

.....has a new 30-year roof, new HVAC unit, new paint and flooring.

But!
Bachelor #2's 1970's look sings to my heart.

I'm even guilty of arranging furniture and deciding where to hang Tom's favorite (enormous) painting.

Anyone wanna bet I can't wait until November?

Oh, by the way!  How'd popcorn ceilings get such a bad rap?  It doesn't bother me, but to watch HGTV you'd think it emits asbestos.  Or something.

Since we hope to market our place in a few months (without breaking the bank)  I'm interested in knowing what's Important - or, what's a turn-off? - to you when looking for a new home?

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I've not mentioned the horrendous states of affairs in Texas and Montana, but I suspect every one of us is holding those victims in our prayers every day.  I'm feeling pretty dog-gone blessed ..... aren't you?

Have yourselves a wonderful new week!

Hugs from Phoenix,

Myra