When I was fourteen my mother moved my sister and I from the rural locale of Brentwood NH to the hustle and bustle of the big city of Exeter, NH. She found a wonderful old Colonial house that had been renovated into two apartments. We rented the upper two floors. with a comfortable nine rooms (only with just ONE bathroom) and she lived there for a total of 22 years and never a rent increase! Many of my friends there were in the same situation, long term renters. I had one friend who, from first grade on, who was born and brought home to the a double wide trailer his folks rented, he grew up there, and when his folks retired and moved south HE took over the rent!
Down here, it's a different animal.
Now, working as I have in the construction industry for many years in the South, I've down MANY a clean out and make ready of rentals, and discovered that their are MANY transient renters not staying for very long in the same residence. Sad part is, seems that landlords are the same way!
Saturday night, showered and dressed I sat waiting for Angi to get home for work so I could whisk her away as we were both looking forward to going and see Thor 2. Watching the clock (as she was running a wee bit late) I absent mindedly was watching "the Croods" (again) with the kids when I got a call.
From our landlord.
Yea.....you see where this is going.
Seems that they have decided to sell the house.
(um, hmmm, YET AGAIN!)
Anyone new to the blog should know, in the last five years we have moved THREE times for JUST the same bloody reason! First time, because the landlord hadn't paid the mortgage in a year and a half, second time because the landlord decided to sell the house (under the false assertions that he was selling it as an investment property with tenants included) and now this!
OY!
They assure us that their intentions is to sell it as an investment property, but in the case of someone wanting to buy it for themselves they will assist us in locating and moving into another property.
(long string of expletive and deletives)
Of course, the real estate agent was quick to call me first thing this morning to begin the random intrusions into our personal lives, all with the reassertion that their desire was to keep us there or help us in any way they could. I really want to believe that. All I want is stability and security for Angi and the kids. Knowing that they can grow comfortable and safe in place they can call home. I know that may sound corny, but the kids refer to wherever they have lived the last five years as their "house" NOT their "home". Is that so much to ask?
Sorry. Hate sounding all maudlin, jut been a HELL of a weekend! Doing my best to shift gears and get with the program, as we have a SLEW of repairs that came in on Sunday, not to mention what has already come in today, so I need to get on it!
Maybe I can bang my head a few times and it'll all go away!
See ya soon.
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Steven-
ReplyDeleteI know I don't even have to say this, but you know I will: Have truck, will travel. You know I'm here for you. Also, you need to call Donna Durante at 462-2500. She's a realtor. I think it's time you bought a house and had a home, and if anyone can find you one, she can. Mention my name if you like, but she might not remember me. Seriously. Call her. Like, RIGHT NOW.
Be seeing you.
Thanks for the offer sir, we do appreciate it. Oddly enough, this new realtor may be as good as her word. When I expressed interest in buying our house, se took that to heart and contact a few lenders who will be sending me info, post haste. Perhaps, just perhaps the Atherton may actually have a home.
ReplyDeleteClan Atherton deserves all happiness.
ReplyDeleteAnd a decent home to call their own.
Here's hoping, my friend!