We finally got possession ofthe house.We are now the owners of a 51/2 duplex with 2 car garage a modest backyard and a bachelor apartment in the basement. The upstairs tenants are a young couple. The bachelor is not rented because we need to reinstall the kitchen. Now that the first floor is empty, we … Continue reading
We were supposed to take possession of the house at 1 pm today, but the previous owner postponed her move until 6 pm. She hadn’t received her cheque from the notary which she needed the money the down payment on her condo. They wouldn’t let her move without it. At 8pm she’s waiting for her … Continue reading
We went to the notary to sign the papers. The vendors are a couple in the middle of a divorce. The husband, who we’ve never seen, signed over his part earlier today. At first he refused to sign because he didn’t agree with the calculation of his share. Our notary told him that the money … Continue reading
Two weeks until moving day and all our precious cargo is packed and ready to go. Continue reading
Finally, this blog is officially live! Yes, twenty-five days to go before we get the keys to our new house. No photos yet. Everytime we drive by, we either forget the camera or it’s too dark to get a shot of the vendu sign. Continue reading
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