To take Gracie's thread about new or pre-owned a step further, I would like to ask those who have purchased but don't live there permanently a question or two. How do you manage the upkeep when you aren't there? Do you have someone "manage" it for you, like when you rent.
With prices like they are and we've found several pre-owned we absolutely love, I'm wanting to take advantage of the "buyer's market", but don't feel we will be able to make our annual trips as DW's mom now lives with us and doesn't feel she could make the 7-hour trip down.
I'm restless as a cat in a rocking chair factory, and my cool, calm, calculated approach to our transition to TV is starting to get "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead".
But that is usually the greatest chance to create yourself a real mess!
In the meantime, thought it would be helpful to me and other gonnabees to hear how some of you manage your homes when you aren't there.
Thanks in advance