We Sold the House | No More Mortgage and No More Debt...

After living in our new house for a short time, we decided to sell. We're 100% debt free again now that we have no mortgage.

14 months ago we did a brand new house tour of our first home. We were extremely excited not only to get into a place of our own, but also to get out of the environment we were living in prior. A lot has happened since then, and unfortunately some circumstances that were out of our control ultimately forced our hand into selling. It wasn't something we necessarily wanted to do, but we felt like it would be the best decision for us.

Out of respect for our privacy, we're keeping the biggest reasons for selling to ourselves for the time being. We may go through them in another video, but in this video we go through some smaller things that helped us in our decision to sell.

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[blackprimetoys]

I stressed myself out cleaning house and doing yard work for years...Selling my house, paying off debt and renting...a new start

[DoTheDomThing]

This is a perspective that many anxious home owners to be needs to see. Do whatever makes you happy and free.

[OhhState]

I bought a brand new 16x60 mobile home 10 years ago with cash I had from equity in selling my home. I’ve been mortgage free for 10 years and it’s awesome. I’d never ever ever go back to having a mortgage. So much freedom. And literally I could put the axles and wheels back on this baby and drag her anywhere I choose to go, should that be the path life takes me. ❤

[everydayhustles]

I love how honest you are with yourselves. Buying a house and realizing it didnt fit you, is what more people need to be made aware of. Happy you guys noticed that and talked about changing it. Life is worth living Congrats on the new apartment.

[johng]

I owned a house in the suburbs and it wasn't for me. I'm a city slicker through and through - I need noise, people around, not much driving (I use public transportation - light rail commute to to work) etc.

I sold and bought a condo in the city. Probably not optimal as I loved being a renter (fewer responsibilities). I see nothing wrong with renting. Owning is not all that it's cracked up to be, and making decisions entirely based on the idea you will maximize equity is not the end all and be all.

I love the simplicity of apartment living. I love small spaces - forces me to live minimally, economize, and not buy lots of useless stuff, etc.

[jonathanpainter]

First video back since late last year Brittany looks WAY more comfortable in front of the camera. You guys had a really nice back and forth. Buy low, sell high! Good luck with the next chapter!

[deborahharper]

What I love about this is that it shows you can change things up in your life - a decision doesn’t have to be permanent! I think we feel too often like when we decide something, we can’t change our minds at any point (like your career or where you want to live, for example). But this helps to show that you can always change things up if you want to (I do believe there are some exceptions, but that’s neither here nor there at this time ☺️)! Doing so may require quite a bit of work on your part, depending on what it is, but it can be done!
Thanks for the update - and that’s super amazing that you made so much back from your initial investment AND are debt free! Love it!

[JayMontgomery]

I never wanted to own a house. I have to be able to move quickly if and when opportunities come up. Plus, I'm lazy! Hate yard work with a passion!!!

[jayc]

God those hour commutes suck, my University is 40 minutes without traffic and with it’s over an hour on the toll with traffic. It’s a toll on your mindset and a time suck of 2 hours, I totally get it.

[roy.actual]

LOL...I never know what y'all are up to next. I love it.

[veronica-olyy]

You all listed a bunch of reasons that I am sure you knew before moving in, I.e distance to grocery store, space, commute, etc. However, I love that you ultimately made the decision best for you. Good luck!

[melissalee]

I totally agree with all of this. I did the hour drive one way to work for 16 years. I eventually took a lesser paying job to work close to home. I don’t regret it one bit. We have owned several different homes and a condo. I must say I loved condo living, no yard work or outside upkeep, and a smaller space. We are currently renting a townhouse that we have to maintain the yard and I’m ready to find an apartment or another condo to eliminate the yard. We are also paying for pest control here and that was an expensive I’ve never had before. I do like the freedom of being able to move when I want and well as being debt free. Freedom and peace of mind is priceless. Thank you for making this video.

[dbdouglas]

I could live in a great 450 square foot studio apartment on 3rd floor, and I did - until the neighbor noises drove me away! Now I'm saving to hopefully build a barn or big garage, with living quarters @ my paid for large acreage.

[heather]

Doubling your money and no debt is reason enough! Glad you could take advantage of this crazy market. 😊

[Gzickgraf]

Great video! You can tell how much more comfortable Brit is around the camera since the earlier days. She is killing it!

[mommytradertube]

Wow! This is huge but do what's best for you guys! I'll still be here following your journey!

[moneybee]

Glad you guys really decided what worked for you! What an update! 😊

[bruceshepley]

Good for you for getting clear on what is important for you. Who knows, house prices may take a dip, and you'll have gained both ways!

[GGsNails]

Apartment, house, barn yard, I will totally still watch y’all’s videos!!! They have been very helpful for myself and my older sister as well, especially your credit card video and first time home buyer video with y’all’s experience! Really appreciate it, and hey you can’t give the world all y’all’s business, gotta leave some wonder out there for us lol sounds like y’all are happy to be back as renters which I am waiting til I am absolutely ready to buy a house myself...I want a big space but I am soooo use to the apartment living...I have to say it’s been about 7-8 years in an apartment and I don’t mind it lol sorry for long paragraph, I’m a talker 🤓😁😆 great video! Cant wait for next one ☝️

[RetroTechChris]

Well... alrighty then! You have to do what you have to do. Sound reasoning as you explained it. Best wishes on the new chapter here!