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Homes are emotional places. For better and for worse, they're a symbol of our financial status, our family makeup and our personality traits. So what happens when your home no longer fits one or more of those qualities - but you're not ready to let go and move on? (As in: Move out!).

Thank the Space
We learned from Netflix (Thanks, Marie!) that the best way to let go of possessions that no longer are needed is to thank them before releasing them. Walk through your home, feeling all the feels - then thank it for being there for you and the people you love. It sounds hokey to a lot of us, but you're ending a relationship - you need closure! (The house, on the other hand, is already over you and is probably DMing potential residents on Zillow as we type.).

Capture Memories
You could take one last family photo - or you could pay a handyman to remove that moulding panel that you marked your kids' heights on for the last 15 years. Whatever it takes!

Get Uncomfortable
There's probably some really good reasons you're moving from what was once a perfect fit. Did you outgrow the space? Remember how it feels when you have to use the restroom - and they're all occupied. Then think about what a relief - in this case, we mean that literally - it will be to have a bigger home with more bathrooms.

Start Dreaming
Can you recall how easy it was to get over your big high school crush when they were replaced with your next big high school crush? Yup. We're suggesting that you emotionally cheat on your current home by cyberstalking your next potential real estate hook up. If you're only recently considering a move, think of this as the equivalent of joining an online dating app - just to see what's out there, of course. And, if you just so happen to match, it was fate!





Valencia Stunner Priced to Sell
This beautiful home with four bedrooms, plus a loft/bedroom, three baths and 2,780 square feet is located in the desirable Tesoro del Valle community. Your future living and dining rooms are light and bright, with high ceilings. You'll love entertaining in the family room, which opens to your roomy kitchen with bar seating. The convenient downstairs bedroom is a perfect space for guests or an office, made even better with the addition of full bath and laundry rooms. The large loft area can easily be converted to a fifth bedroom. Relax in the master's oversized soaking tub, enjoy a massive master closet and large picture window overlooking the serene yard that's peppered with a stone patio, lemon, fig and pepper trees. The HOA includes a clubhouse; two pools and spas; basketball, tennis and volleyball courts; a lake; play area for kids; plus walking and biking paths. Priced to sell at $739,800.
Listed by Craig Martin of Realty One Group Success 361-6843