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Our renters moved in

July 19th, 2011 at 02:04 pm

We made the 136 mile trip to our old house this weekend. Our new renters moved in. We met them, signed two copies of the lease, and collected their rent plus security deposit. Fortunately, their check cleared. They also seemed like genuinely nice people.

We weren't aware of it, but there were community-wide garage/yard sales going on. We had some items that we had left in the house. Things like my wife's antique sewing machine collection, a changing table, an antique buffet, and an antique rocking chair. These are all items that we 1- don't have room for now and 2- have gotten by without for 3 1/2 years. So ... we put them all out in the front lawn, put prices on them and sold everything but the rocking chair. We paid for the gas for the entire trip, plus a bit more.

We certainly didn't sell the items for nearly what we could have, but they are now sitting in someone else's house collecting dust. My wife didn't want to get rid of the rocking chair unless it sold for at least $75. So, we brought it back home with us, and she'll give it to her brother.

4 Responses to “Our renters moved in”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Nice bonus getting rid of those items!

  2. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    How cool to spontaneously participate in the sale and make your gas money!

  3. North Georgia Gal Says:
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    How Cool!! Nothing like unexpected money!

  4. ceejay74 Says:
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    Way to think on your feet! That is awesome!

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