No more mortgage hunting

Now, where was I? Oh, yes...we'd looked at a fixer-upper. And decided after 1) seeing it and 2) after the cruise that yes, we'd like to buy. But as you know, you cruise - you lose! We should have made our move right after point 1! Someone made a successful bid the very day we looked. So you guessed it, we lost out. Now there are at least 18 units for sale here, some on MLS, some privately. We made a contract offer with another lady but were refused.

So, despite our yearnings, we're going to follow our investment counsellor's advice and sit tight and rent again next year. So far, we've maybe 3 or 4 choices (2 for sure, 2 iffy). We have decided to rent one upper on the water, with a kitchen balcony facing the morning sun and a lanai facing the evening sunset. The best part is it has a King in the Master Bedroom, and a queen in the guest room. Why is that the best part? Because you have to sleep 7 or 8 hours as do your guests and if no one is comfie, then you're in a dud. The orientation to the sun is also important as we are Canadians looking (like geckos) to bask in the sun! The price is a consideration but you get what you pay for so for us, that's just part of the whole negotiation. That it be furnished is a must as we only bring clothes and golf clubs down with us (and occasionally a piano, or a living room set).

So, now we actually relax (people who know me will doubt this) and enjoy what Florida has to offer. No more real estate conniving...it's a hard addiction to give up but I AM TRYING!!!!