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From someone who has been there, done that: move as soon as you can while you are still able to do it reasonably easily. Ten years ago I realized that my large rural horse property was becoming too much to manage by myself and I couldn't afford to hire enough help to ease the burden. I have back and hip issues along with fibromyalgia and could imagine what the future holds. I feared that if I waited too long I wouldn't be able to easily prepare it for market and that there could be deferred maintenance that could be a problem.
So I got the place market-ready as fast as I could and got the process started. It took seven months to sell - rural properties like that are a niche market. But sell it did. I've never looked back and wish I'd done it a lot sooner.
I moved back to civilization and while at first it was a culture shock, I did adjust and have learned to appreciate having easy access to everything.
I live in an income based handicapped apartment. I didn't realize until I moved here what a difference it makes. Shelves in the closets are lower, there are a lot of grab bars in the bathroom, & essentially it is set up to accommodate a wheelchair.
I'm not to that point yet but do use my walker quite a bit. For me, this is the perfect set up.
I think you need to start a new thread and tell us all about your new place and how you finally decided to move. And you picked the right time. Months of perfect weather now! You won't be missing the snow shoveling!
I was going to say somewhere in the Midcities - HEB area but agreed FTW would be an affordable option.
Yes OP you need to get rid of the mobile home and get back to civilization.
Really agree; and look for towns that provide senior recreation centers and other services. Many of them provide pickup and drop off, lunch, fun etc. City of Irving has nice senior services as an example. DART provides doorstep public transit for the qualified. Do some research.
Yes, you are correct and I am nowhere near needing an ALF. It is possible for my mobility issues to be resolved, but that is another post. Thanks for your input - I appreciate it much.
Hunter Plaza apartments are in downtown Fort Worth. You would have a wonderful opportunity to get out and be social. Can you walk 6-8 blocks? If so, these apartments provide some subsidy based on income level, as does the Hillside Apartments immediately east (three blocks from Sundance Square) but they always have a waiting list...these are like little houses. I've lived there many times and sorely miss this little community. Husband wants to live in a house until one of us falters.
Thank you all for such wise and wonderful insight and suggestions. I know I have a decision to make -- I love my beautiful Magnolia Cottage (my name for my home LOL), but reality is beginning to set in and I am hearing you guys loud and clear.
I'm really glad I posted this - experience is a wise teacher and you guys have been so helpful. Thanks again! I will follow up at some point in the future when things change and I land somewhere new.
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Thanks for your input - I appreciate it much.
