Which do you prefer, living in the city or living in the country?

That sounds like the best way to do it. I usually do not encourage renting as it is just making someone else rich but in this case, I think it may be the best solution until you decide what is right for you. Good luck

Thank you, I am hoping to hear on a rental house tomorrow. It seems like it takes forever for them to look at the paperwork, show the house, and make the decision who gets to rent it. I guess that is why I would not like having rental property, there are so many things you have to do to have it rented out, and upkeep.

That is kind of what I am afraid of. But, we are going to try renting for 6 months and then decide where to live, in the country or in the city.

I can relate to the peace and quiet. I just think it might be easier for me to get ahead in my Home and Garden Party if I was inside city limits. Out where I live, even if I host an open house, most people I know would not want to drive out to view my products. My husband grew up in the city and he would be ok with it, I am just not sure that I would. I don't enjoy hearing cars go by at all ours of the night. But, we will have to see what becomes available to rent and give it a try. tdbrower1969

Yes, it might be better for your current needs if you rent or buy a home in the city. I hope you find a place that makes you happy and helps you get ahead in your home business. Home and Garden parties sound like fun, although I do understand how difficult it can be to host and book parties out in the boonies. Best wishes.

Thank you!

I know, but we have been in the rental house for almost a month, and it is not bothering me at all. I have met most of my neighbors and we talk and sometimes walk together in the evening. It is fun, and i am really enjoying it for now, I guess sometimes change is good.

I know, but I have to give this a try, I promised my husband.

I am glad that you love the city, and actually I have been staying in the new house for 4 days, and I have not been bothered by living closely with the neighbors, or the noise. I don't think that it will be as bad as I imagined it would be. My son is having a blast meeting the kids on our block, and being able to ride his bike on the street instead of always having to ride in the grass.

Thank you, little_angel. I grew up in a small town where everyone knew everyone else, and yes the traffic was minimal. I moved to another small town when I was 25, but we lived on a gravel road in a rural area, and people would drive 55 on it and that made it very dangerous. The city that we have moved to is not too big, and we found a house in a very nice quiet neighborhood. We have only been here for a couple of weeks, so I guess we will see!