Another house that looks promising

Yikes! One thing at a time! ;) I would consider myself far from a party animal, but I can be sociable if I put my mind to it.
Unbelievable Deb, I'm glad you're finally opening yourself to fun possibilities. If you have a problem spending your $, we can help you with that as well. haha

In another thread, you're looking at wedding gowns! Mamamia!!! let's find Romeo first.
 

Deb what advice would you give to someone that is identical to you in keeping items that no one wants & living in a home that is as you describe it a disaster?
 
Have you had a professional appraiser come in evaluate your home and land? The cost can often be used by you to tantalize a prospective purchaser. They usually need one to get a mortgage. Also, it can be used as proof of the value of your place, if they’re trying to dicker. If nothing else, you’ll know exactly what your place is worth.

I don’t know the history of your house. Are you comparing it to similar neighbourhood places that are listed or selling. You might be able to go to a government office and look at actual sales in your town.

The easiest evaluation is to get three quotes from realtors. The middle one will be the most realistic.
 
That's like saying,"What's keeping you from getting married to just any man that crosses your path?" There are many factors to be considered.
In my vast experience I have discovered that if it's a relationship you want, that's what you'll get. Same for a house, in a way.
 
That's like saying,"What's keeping you from getting married to just any man that crosses your path?" There are many factors to be considered.
Getting an appraiser cannot be compared to finding a man to marry.

For as long as you have money, you can hire an appraiser to assess your property according to your terms. They work for you. Whereas, finding a Tom, Dick or Harry at random does not guarantee they're willing and able to marry you.
 
I just loooked on Zillow and Realtor.com for local houses for sale. And with teh filters I applied, there are only 2 and they are "pending". I then expanded my serarch to surrounding communities and found 2 - one is in a trailer park and the other is in a development.
 
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Money

Appraisals ain't all that cheap

and knowing the OP........
She paid for one a decade ago, it's possible she'd pay for one again. She didn't sell her house then, nor made necessary major repairs to keep it spic n span. It is now falling apart and she's still leaning on cosmetic repairs.
 
Open up your search parameters, but only within your town. Drive past the places that are for sale. See what $X gets for the money. Look at the photos of every listing. Learn your market.

Go to Open Houses. Again, you have to know the market.
 
How can I choose to buy another house or fix up the one I have when I can't even decide on a new mattress?
Make a list with pros and cons. Buy house. Have mattress shipped to new home. Leave old mattress in old house when you move. Call 1-800-Got-Junk and have them clear out old house.

Just FYI...five years ago I took a chance and bought a Tuft & Needle mattress. I've never regretted it, and I haven't gotten up in the morning with a backache in those five years.
 
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I just loooked on Zillow and Realtor.com for local houses for sale. And with teh filters I applied, there are only 2 and they are "pending". I then expanded my serarch to surrounding communities and found 2 - one is in a trailer park and the other is in a development.
You might love a trailer park, lots of people to “watch” 😀
 
That's like saying,"What's keeping you from getting married to just any man that crosses your path?" There are many factors to be considered.
Sounds to me like you spend too much time considering other factors...there you go with the analysis paralysis again. You already know the "factors." Don't be a "ya but"-er. Ya, but...I can't because (fill in the blank) or Ya, but...I won't because (fill in the blank).
 
Not making a decision IS a decision. The consequences are what was decided upon originally, but wasn't able to claim as the desired outcome.
 
Plan ahead. Whatever your health is now, there’s no doubt it will decline. It may be sooner than expected. Get yourself into a safe position while you can. (This is advice I’m giving myself.)
 

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