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Juggling a New Home, a Renovation, a Blog & a Homeschool

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Education & Training with My Three Readers

In the last year, our family put our home on the market, made the gamble to go ahead and buy/ move, and then finally SOLD.  

 

Meanwhile, this house is too small, so while we are living in it (with 3 kids and a golden retriever), we've knocked out walls, changed up a few key items, and on top of it, we are now adding an additional 750 sq ft. master suite to the side of the home.

 

I'm tired just typing that out! :) But you know what? It's so worth it. The house we are now in, we LOVE and we are making it our own. It was really hard to live IN the home while the workers were singing to the jackhammer, but they are gone now.

 

Currently, the addition is about a month from being complete. So the only thing I don't like is the distraction of wanting to watch them work all day. (Did I mention I'm trying to homeschool my youngest? It's my first year). But talk about educational! He (and I) are learning at lot.

 

I'm also a part-time blogger, so this is a roller-coaster of a ride and I am loving life. If you happen to have a child who is a beginning reader or struggling reader, come take a look: https://www.mythreereaders.com

 

Meanwhile, keep showing clients houses that with a few "tweaks" they can make it their own. Our family is living proof that it can be a great way to go!

 

 

John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Welcome to the ActiveRain community. Congratulations on your first post.

Apr 13, 2019 05:53 PM
Amy Brotherman

Thank you John!

Apr 14, 2019 12:07 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Some buyers have a hard time envisioning what a home COULD look like! I'm happy to hear you were able to see past the way the house looked when you saw it, but are now (almost) in a home that works for you. Good luck with the rest of the work!

Apr 14, 2019 03:17 AM
Amy Brotherman

Thank you Kat!

Apr 14, 2019 12:07 PM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Welcome to Active Rain, and congratulations on your first Blog post. I hope this is a good venue for you. Thank you for sharing.

Apr 16, 2019 07:28 AM
Amy Brotherman

Thank you Gwen!

Apr 17, 2019 11:14 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Amy, sounds like you are making the best of this renovation, and best of luck.

Apr 19, 2019 06:12 PM
Amy Brotherman

Thank you Joan!

May 02, 2019 05:41 AM
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

Nice job on your first post!
Welcome to ActiveRain, I hope that your participation here helps your business to grow.
Btw, I followed your blog, and would be honored if you followed mine.
Thank You!

Apr 19, 2019 11:32 PM
Amy Brotherman

Thank you Sara! I'll head over to yours too!

May 02, 2019 05:42 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Amy Brotherman welcome to ActiveRain, and congratulations on successfully posting your first blog on this site.

Apr 20, 2019 07:05 PM
Amy Brotherman

Thank you George!

May 02, 2019 05:42 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
All the best of success to you.
Bob

Jun 23, 2019 09:49 PM