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"IT'S NOT HOW BIG THE HOUSE IS, IT'S HOW HAPPY THE HOME IS." -UNKNOWN 


IT'S TRUE. I'M FALLING IN LOVE.... WITH MY HOUSE! AND I'M MAKING MYSELF FALL IN
LOVE! WHY? WELL, THIS PAST YEAR WE'VE BEEN GETTING REAL ITCHY TO MAKE A MOVE OR
START A REMODEL BUT THE TIMING ISN'T RIGHT FOR US. SO, ALTHOUGH I WORK IN REAL
ESTATE AND I LOVE WHEN PEOPLE DO BUY AND SELL, I GET IT WHEN THE TIMING ISN'T
RIGHT WHICH IS WHY I'M SHARING MY TIPS OF HOW I AM WORKING TO LOVE MY CURRENT
HOUSE EVEN MORE. 


Instant Gratification:
Since we aren't in the position to move or do a full remodel at the moment, then
we needed to find ways to implement mini changes throughout our house to create
some instant gratfication. So here are some deliberate steps we took to help
with that: 
 
 * Mini Upgrades:
   * New dishes went a long way! Seriously, this shocked me how much happiness
     something like this could bring but it really helps! 
   * Upgrading your wall decor; update your photo frames, print new photos to
     hang, buy new artwork, etc. 
 * Declutter
   * For reals, it will make everything so much better to get those overflowing
     drawers and closets decluttered. 
 * Organize
   * Thanks big sis for passing along some beautiful baskets to me that I used
     to make my pantry all organized and pretty. There are some great social
     media creators that have tips for easy ways to organize your house if you
     are needing inspiration. 
     * Tip - if you don't want to do this but you have the money, hire Tidy
       Style Homes. They're phenomenal for helping you organize and beautify
       your home! Click HERE to check them out. 
 * Mini Remodels
   * My office is rather small and became the "catch-all" for all the things,
     which then made it feel even smaller. So in September we completed a
     mini-remodel of decluttering, installing a stand up desk, painting the
     walls, and purchasing a pretty bookcase. I now love my small little office.
     It's a cozy room that allows me to have the space physically and mentally
     to work. It only took a few days and not that much money to complete it
     too. 
 * Chasing Sunsets 
   * The number one reason I want to move is for VIEWS. Mountain views and
     sunrise/sunset views. And that's just not something I can get from my
     current house, so I'm working to commit to going out 1-2 times a week at
     sunrise or sunset for beautiful big views. Added bonus to this, it gets me
     outside more. Win! 
 * Finding Gratitude
   * When we are rushing to our kids' schools and getting there in four minutes,
     I am reminding myself it's only possible to accomplish this because we live
     in town (and not out of town where I'd find those sunsets I want).  
   * Because we live in town, I'm encouraging myself to take advantage of this
     by biking and walking more often for those little errands we run. Jackson
     loves our errand running activities because he gets to ride on his Kids
     Ride Shotgun seat! 



Thinking Outside the Box: 
One of our main things we want is more garage space, especially in the winter
when we have the snowmobiles in the garage. Well, we're not in the place to be
able to build out a detached garage so we're sort of stuck at the moment. BUT,
one day when I needed to use the rings in our garage gym, which means I have to
open the garage doors (letting all the cold air in), move the snowmobiles (fill
the garage with snowmobile exhaust), hope our snowmobiles start for me, and then
move them, I realized, for winter I can just move the rings. Duh. I've been
dealing with this for years and just now realized I could just spend FIVE
minutes to move them. (Insert face-palm emoji). So what are the "rings" in your
home? 
 1. Make a list of what you would love to change in your current home to make it
    more enjoyable. What are your pain points? 
 2. Assess the list and decide:
    1. What would you change?
    2. What is the cost?
    3. What is your goal timeframe for getting this done?
    4. Decide if the time and money is worth the change and then make it
       happen! 
       1. If you aren't the one to do the work yourself and you want to hire
          someone, please reach out, I have AMAZING contractors that can help
          you!  
 3. It might also help to think about what you would love in a new house and
    analyze that list of how you can make it happen in your current house. Think
    outside the box! 



Mindset Shift:
Since we aren't in the position to move or do a full remodel at the moment, then
we needed to find ways to shift our mindset from wishing and wanting to
appreciating what our house does currently offer us. To help you do this, try
these tactics: 
 1. Make a list of what you do love about your house
 2. Print it out and put it somewhere you see it daily (bathroom mirrors are
    great) 
 3. As I mentioned before, one thing I love about my house is the proximity to
    everything, so when I'm going to run an errand I challenge myself to walk or
    bike because I know I'll be grateful I did and then it helps me love my
    house even more. 
    1. Also, I can walk to Winter Carnival in McCall without dealing with
       parking! IYKYK
 4. Realize the grass isn't always greener on the other side
    1. We did start to preview other homes in case we wanted to just make a move
       but then we realized our house is a lot better than most of those out
       there.
 5. There is a cost to everything, so if you remodel your home it will take time
    and money, if you sell and buy, that will take time and possibly money. So I
    remind myself that by not making major changes it allows myself to have the
    resources to do other things, like travel! 

This list is also helpful for when/if you do ever move you'll know what were
some of your favorite things about your house. 



Ready to Move?
Perhaps you tried to fall back in love with your current home but it just didn't
work? Then it's time to make a plan to make a move. From working in Real Estate
and my own personal experience of moving, here are some of my tips to help you
get started with this plan. 
 1. Meet with a financial planner to chat about financial options for
    selling/buying
 2. Meet with a mortgage lender 
    1. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, call me before you do this. A lot of people don't
       realize how their lender can seriously make or break the purchase of your
       dream home. It does matter! I'll connect you with the best ones out there
       who also have great rates.
 3. Meet with a Realtor 
    1. Again, PLEASE call me. This is possibly the biggest purchase of your life
       and you want to make sure you have a professional helping you. And I work
       with a LOT of Realtors so I can recommend some amazing ones that will fit
       your personality. 
 4. Put a plan into place of how you'll achieve this 
    1. This is hard work to do this but it's so gratifying. Set your goal budget
       and make it happen! To make our McCall home purchase happen we made some
       big sacrifices to save the money. We took a travelling physical therapy
       job for my hubby that was in the middle of nowhere in South Carolina but
       paid really well. We lived in a tiny 400 square foot studio to maximize
       our finances and within six months we had the funds needed for a 20% down
       payment on a home. Not everyone can do this, I get it, but focus on what
       you need and what you can do and get to work. That daily coffee treat can
       go a long ways if you save those funds instead. ;) 

I hope this month's Elevate Livin' Life Newsletter has helped you! I would LOVE
to know what do you love about your home? What would you change? I'm always
looking for ways to love my house even more so perhaps you have some of your own
ideas to share? 



Favorite Livin' Life Activity This Month: Backpacking Through Patagonia!!!!



Contact Us Today: Kelli 208-921-0189

This newsletter is not intended as a solicitation for business but for a helpful
guide in motivating you to live your life to the fullest! That being said, if
you are in need of leveraging your real estate business with transaction
coordination or listing coordination, we would love to help. Contact us today so
we can chat on how we can help bring more time back into your life! 

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