Game Back On

After a week and a half of no showings, we have four coming up! Two tomorrow and one each on Saturday and Sunday. We're as ready as we've ever been so let's hope something happens. The New Zealand dollar is currently at .58 to our US$1.00 so it would be a very good time to transfer a whole chunk of money from a house sale!

Now We're REALLY Ready!

We've received some constructive criticism from our realtor who has been polling those who have been to see the house recently. As a result, we now have all new fixtures in the bathroom downstairs and like-new cabinet doors throughout the kitchen, thanks to Greg and a little bit of Kiwi ingenuity (they're known for it!). Now we need some more showings! We have not had anyone through since Monday...

Had a yard sale today and made some money. Best of all, we got rid of ALOT of stuff! There are now big, gaping spaces in the basement and garage!

Showings

It's funny that since my last post, we've shown the house three times and there's another showing tomorrow! Go figure. No more offers yet but you've gotta have the showings first so it's encouraging nevertheless.

There...

We've found the most amazing house in Auckland! We want it. It's got everything: location, a yard, bedrooms, school zone... and best of all for Greg, improvements to be made! But you should see the yard!! And the kitchen! And the windows! And the character inside and out! Our sister in law, Kelly, went to the open house yesterday and reported back to us she got chills walking down the street and then again approaching the house and walking in... she reckons it's perfect for us!

So. We need to get this house sold! However, since the financial crisis, there's been no one in to even look at it, much less consider an offer. But, that means the same sort of inactivity must be going on over there, too.

There's hope yet. We'll keep our eye on it, that's for sure. We need perfect timing!
Start praying! It's possible...

Bring It!

Well. We woke up to one of those beautiful autumn mornings with the sun streaming through the windows; what a wonderful start to the day -- UNTIL. We threw back the duvet and found it freezing!!! It was 40F/8C!!! Greg and I looked at each other and agreed we cannot believe we're staying here for another winter (well, part of it)!

I take full responsibility since I have insisted we remain until after the holidays. But wow! It's already so cold -- I'm looking forward to New Zealand!

There. I said it!