Moving away or just moving...

Thanks for your response! The great thing about moving down the block is that you're not far from where you used to live, which also means you still know where everything is and you don't have to drive far to get there. That was nice of the landlord to offer the house to you for sale, but it sounds like you made a wise choice. Wow, where can I work to get free rent? (LOL) That sounds like a great deal for your employer to take care of general housing expenses through the rent charges. It's pretty sad when the rent goes up for the place you're already staying. It's like the landlord wants you to move or something! I never really understood why they did that. I know you can sign a rent or lease at a certain price and it eventually must be renewed, but I don't understand why they always raise the price when the contract is up! I wouldn't want to pay a higher price for the same place I was living either. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, that's very interesting that you got free rent from your employer's friendship with the landlord. I've actually never heard of anything like that before! That's sound wonderful for you, though, and I'm sure you were able to save up a lot of money while your employer paid for your housing! I hope I find a great deal also when I buy my first home, but I can guarantee it's not going to be next door to where I'm living (at home with my family) right now! (LOL) Thanks again for your comments.

Thanks for your response! It actually reminded me of the saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side," since you moved across the way. I'm glad to hear you like your new home after moving. It's always nice to have a change of scenery also. Thanks again!

That's kind of sad! Of course, when you buy a new home, you kind of forget about where you used to live if you like the new place better. I mean, that's usually why you purchase a different home in the first place! It's usually at least one of the two, bigger or better. I know for my family, we moved once because our former house became too small. There were my parents and four of us kids. Little did my parents know, there were two more kids to go! Fortunately, we moved to the bigger house before the family expanded. (LOL) I haven't bought a home yet, but I'm definitely thinking things through before making that huge investment. As you mentioned you had lived in a trailer, I wouldn't mind that so much. It's a lot cheaper (in many cases) than purchasing a home. Eventually, I'm sure many people who lived in trailers buy homes, but it always depends on finances. Thanks again for sharing and for you additional comment.

Well that was 30 yrs ago, so I doubt that original home is even still there. :)

Thank you for your response. It's very interesting to read how you moved so many times! I think the average person only moves house maybe four or five times in a lifetime. Of course, different cultures mean different things. I'm so happy that you finally have your home where you will stay. What a beautiful picture you painted when you stated "Only Heavenly abode when visa is ready." That's so true. Our Heavenly home will be much more beautiful than anything we could imagine here on the earth. Thanks again, my friend.

I couldn't agree more:)

Your new puppy would definitely dominate the yard if you got the house you described! My dream has been to move into a house with a wrap-around porch. They are so beautiful! And to be able to walk all the way around the outside of the house but yet be so close to the house would be nice, especially at night. You would feel much safer at night. Those types of houses remind me of the south U.S. where there are many farms and houses are spaced apart quite a bit. It's beautiful out in the country! You could have a porch swing along with some nice lawn furniture all on your porch. It would be such a cozy place! The big yard makes for a nice place to gaze out onto when you're sitting on the large porch. What a nice place that would be to live!

Hi, Ellie. Thanks for sharing that hilarious story about your uncle! I'm sure everyone involved can look back on it and laugh now. I think it's really nice when members of the family live nearby although it hardly ever seems to work out that way. Thanks again!

Hi, Tricki. You sound like a very practical person. Your moves make completely sense to me and I think you did so for excellent reasons. It's really nice that you moved nearby to where you had previously lived because you already know the area. You have a huge advantage doing that and you don't really have to drive any farther to get anywhere either. Thanks for sharing!