Although I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, I moved away to attend college.
I ended up getting a job in the northeast right after graduation.
The job was extremely demanding, time-consuming and competitive. There was little time to head back to Jacksonville for a visit. My mother regularly made the trip up north to see me. However, a few years ago, she became quite ill. It took me quite a while to figure out how to relocate to Florida. I was more than ready to escape the long, cold and snowy winters. I was very tired of the stress of my job. When I finally got my affairs in order and arrived at my mom’s house, I was shocked by how badly the place had deteriorated. My mother had definitely concealed the severity of her health concerns. She used to take pride in the condition and cleanliness of her home. She spent lots of time, work and money making both the interior and exterior as beautiful as possible. I discovered that her roof needed replacing. The gutters were missing and there were multiple leaks. Those leaks had caused severe water damage to walls, ceilings and floors. There were issues with the plumbing, air conditioner, septic, water heater and electric panel. I had concerns with the stability of the front porch and the foundation. Between the mold growth and pests, I had no desire to stay in the house. I convinced my mother that it was the right time to sell. I promised I would find us a better place to live that would require less care. Plus, I knew that a single-story home would be a lot easier for her to navigate. I needed to sell my mom’s house quickly. There was a fear that she would change her mind. I also was unwilling to manage all of the many repairs necessary for a conventional real estate listing. Instead, I contacted a cash home buyer via an online form. With just some basic information, I got back a cash offer. I felt it was fair and accepted.
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