After years of tossing around the idea of making a grand exit out of California, the stars aligned. San Diego finally was in a Seller's Market! We tackled several projects around our property to give it a face lift which resulted in many long days and late nights.
After two months on the market we were able to get close to our asking price! The sale of our first home closed on December 2nd but we were already long gone. In order to take advantage of the long Thanksgiving weekend, we were on the road bright and early on Black Friday.
Austin or Bust!
Even with several delays we made good time to our final destination of Round Rock, Texas (a northern suburb of Austin). Moving to another state is exciting and scary at the same time. To make our move easier and cheaper we sold as much of our things as possible.
Now, we are living in a hotel while we hurry up and wait for paperwork. Chomping at the bit to open escrow on a home is hard enough, but to add living in a hotel with two young children, a dog, and a husband that is working 8-6, AND it is Christmas... I'm just thankful we are all still alive.
Look for a separate post soon with survival tips on:
(1) Long distance road trips with an infant and toddler.
(2) Researching a new city and/or state.
(3) Traveling/Moving with a pet.
(4) Temporarily living in an apartment with a family.
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