Are you hoping to buy a house? Is the real estate market crazy where you are? You’ll probably answer, “Yes!” Houses are highly over-priced, and it seems like everyone is moving. Places are getting 20 or more offers, and the seller just chooses who he likes best.
I moved to Brantford 5 years ago, even though I had never been here before. I didn’t know anyone who lived here or where anything was located. I chose to rent because I didn’t know where would be the best place in the city to live. Now, I know where I want to live. I want to stay in this neighbourhood, so this is where I’m trying to buy a house.
Last March, my landlady’s daughter-in-law called me and threatened to evict me because they were selling. I immediately contacted a lawyer and learned they can’t evict me if they are selling. The new owner can evict me, but only if he or his family moves in. If he plans to rent, he must rent it to me.
But that was last March, and I haven’t heard a whisper from the landlady or her family. I had a short conversation with my neighbour who seems confident that she won’t be selling these townhouses, but I don’t trust her or my landlady, so I have to look for a house. If I get evicted, I have nowhere to go.
This move will be my LAST. I sat down one day and tried to figure out how many places I’ve lived in since I left my parents’ home at 19. When I reached 50 homes, I stopped counting. I’m so tired of moving; it’s so much work. One last time.
The biggest problem is I’m looking for a house that everyone else wants as well: a 2-3 bedroom bungalow with a garage or carport and a backyard. That’s my perfect house, and many are like that in my neighbourhood, but I haven’t found one for sale yet. Saw one last Thursday, but it was old and needed to be gutted to start all over. I want a house I can move into after just some painting and cleaning. I don’t have the money to pay for major repairs.
Are you having the same problem? Tell me about it.
Have a great day,
Patty