Well Cyn, it is not technically in the city limits, but close. I don't mind be closer in to stores and services and such. It is just 1/2 mile from where my 90+ year old parents live. That will make helping them so much easier. I don't know how much longer my Dad will be able to drive and it will be much more convenient than driving 18 miles to take them to appointments and shopping.
I haven't found that getting out of town on acreage eliminates the risk of annoying neighbors. In fact, it was worse. I'll just have to take my chances and hope for the best.
All the inspections on the "new" place have come out ok. It needs a lot of cosmetic work but the "bones" are good, and it is a single story! On a level lot! Exactly what I have been looking for since I moved back up here. So, if this sale actually closes next week, we forge ahead.
You are absolutely right, that bad neighbors can be anywhere. Me, I just don't want to even
look at people or hear their activities, not even the supposed nice neighbors. I'm a real curmudgeon now, as you can tell. Sometimes, the services being closer is good and sometimes, at least for folks with little money like us, a curse. If you can't see it, you can't be tempted to buy it, LOL.
My own father is 94, an amputee, lives alone, but that is a bizarre situation anyway. He married an illegal alien ten years ago, four years after my mother died (they were married over 50 years) and now, this 30+ years younger person lives in her own house miles from him, has a teaching job and has set up her own life away from him, which I told him would happen, begged him not to marry her. No one would listen to me then and my sister (slightly stupid sister, IMO) sticks up for her. My sister, in truth, is someone I'd rather never see again when he's gone. We have no relationship anyway. She takes care of our dad when she can-she lives closer and works close to him. We live 3 hours north. Generally, I just stay away. He chose this for himself and so be it. I guess I'll be getting "the" call soon and no idea what will happen then. I guess I'm gearing up for battle. I have more than one reason to be remote.
Happy the inspections went well for you. I do like the house you're getting, at least what I've seen of it. Would love to see pictures of the property, too. Our root-and-rock-ridden mountain property can be a challenge for us, just like your former homes were a challenge for you. I bet you'll breathe a sigh of relief when you can easily navigate your house and your yard! I'm very happy for you, Mary. We all have to just do what we must to make our lives liveable.
