For those of you following the mold saga of our apartment, it has become clear that our management company has no intention of fixing the mold situation and would prefer that we move out. So we are starting the process of finding a low cost small apartment - studio or one bedroom - and storage unit for our things so that we have a place to live while Labra Design+Build gets our house into shape.
For those of you following the #househuntersdetroit saga, we got word this week that the appraiser believes our house will be worth the amount we're taking out as a mortgage and that our paperwork is moving to underwriting - on the last house, we got stuck shortly before this step, so we're into uncharted territory, but I believe we're in good shape. We should make our closing date; I'll speak to the mortgage agent tomorrow to find out more.
This is a hot mess. Moving now, when we'll be moving in six months, is a lot. I started this process thinking it was impossible. It still seems like it might be. Best case scenario, we will close very soon, be able to store some furniture at the new house, and will get a very affordable little love nest someplace to hole up in until the house is ready. If the timing isn't synced, we'll have to store some items for at least a little bit. Worst case scenario, if this house doesn't go through, we'll be in a tiny apartment for a while until we find a different house to buy. That will allow us to squirrel away some money, which wouldn't necessarily be a terrible outcome. I'm trying to do what I tell my students to do, which is to break down this huge problem into manageable steps and look for strategies or resources that make it possible.
If you have a trailer and/or a strong back and would be able to help us move, we would be incredibly appreciative.
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