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[quote=Anonymous]I've been a homeowner for 13 years.  Owned a townhouse for 12 years and there were some bumps in the road, but I never questioned my decision to buy.  I did question my decision to buy in that location, so when I finally had enough compelling reasons to sell (and give up my $1100/month mortgage, sigh), I did.

Bought a bigger, pricier SFH in Arlington last summer.  After two hurricanes, an earthquake and a derecho that have all damaged my house... I still love it.  Yes, the unexpected costs can be annoying sometimes.  Yes, the yardwork on 1/8th acre is more time consuming than my tiny townhouse lawn.  Yes, older houses can be more expensive to heat/cool and they still do so unevenly.  Yes, I miss my much smaller mortgage.  Yes, I miss the updated bathrooms in my old place and wish I could afford them RIGHT NOW.  Still love it.

OP, try unpacking all your boxes.  Get the furniture the way you like it, or figure out why it's not working where it is.  (too big?  too small?)  really try to pinpoint why you don't like your place.  If you haven't really done anything to make it yours, start doing so.  Paint over colors you don't like.  Put up crown moldings if that's your thing.  Put down rugs or replace outdated window treatments.  Change out outdated light fixtures for new ones that are just your style.  What would make this house yours?

Also, was this house your spouse's idea and you caved to pressure?  Because that is harder to fix.  :-([/quote]

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