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[quote=Anonymous]and it sucks.  We are both very risk-averse people and 4.5 years ago we stretched to buy this house because we plan to live in it until our youngest graduates from high school or beyond, it had the space we wanted and it is in a great school pyramid.  We also stretched because we had made overly cautious decisions in the housing market since 1997 and have missed out on many great opportunities for fears of overcommitting.

Well, fed gov employment is not yielding any raises now and hasn't for a few years.  And, the house is racking up a bunch of expensive repairs.  Some were expected (a new roof) but that new roof, plus new soffits and gutters was $24K.  OK, we paid it and it was fine.  But, since then, we've had a number of new issues come to light which are going to be really pricey.

I feel trapped.  Yes, we could sell the house but no way would we find another one in this school pyramid.  At this point, we will handle the expenses as they come but I feel like it is such a waste of money.  I would rather save or use that money for experiences but that is not a choice when you want a certain school pyramid.

I know I will get flamed -- we made a choice, suck it up.  That is what we are doing but I just feel so anxious about it.[/quote]

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