Anne, I am moving to Aiken, SC -- which is just minutes from Augusta! Please do let me know when you or any of you gals are in the area -- I'd love get together, dine and shop!

Orchid, yes it was tough selling my home - yet, they offered cash and it had been on the market for 1 year and 4 months. It was time. I'm looking forward to new adventures.

Yonuh, thank you -- the move did have a few glitches and almost everything I own is in storage.

I've been employed full time from 4/03 to 8/10, unemployed 8/10 to 2/11, and employed 2/11 to present. I'd like to purchase again next year.

Thus, I wonder how my unemployment will affect a loan? Also, what is the timeframe in which to repurchase so that I don't pay taxes?

Given the above, I hope to purchase w/in 18 mths.

I'm driving down to Aiken Saturday to check out a few barn apartments and hope one of them works out - hopefully one with an apartment and DIY horse pasture!