We hired an attorney. Unfortunately, we didn't research attorneys as well as we should have. We ended up running up a sizable bill and firing him. Since that time, we have interviewed 7 more attorneys. We have finally found an attorney we intend to retain. We will meet with him on Monday afternoon, July 21 to sign the papers. At that time, we will on how to proceed.
In the meantime, the insurance company (seller's insurance) has come in a couple of times and stood us up for a third appointment. They attempted to settle the claim for a fraction of the actual damage. Mold developed in our home and the carpet delaminated. The heating system quit because of standing water that caused it to seize up. G and I have hired a highly trained mold expert to monitor the situation. He will eventually supervise the tear out of all contaminated materials and remove the mold.
We have been blessed by the support of friends and family. My brother has given us valuable advice from his prospective as an attorney. My cousin, who is in real estate, has also resourced us with awesome advice. Friends have called and spent time with us. Our kids and my Mom have been great. A friend from the church who is an insurance adjuster with a different company has tried to help.
We would ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we begin the latest part of our journey (meeting with the new attorney) next Monday. We want to bring this nightmare to a resolution as soon as possible. We would like to move into our new home and sell our present home. Thanks for reading and thanks for caring!
MERRY CHRISTMAS--2011!!
13 years ago
2 comments:
So sorry to hear about all you've been through with your new home--that is just unbelievable! Hopefully you will find the right representative to guide you through this process and get you the best possible outcome.
Yes, I did go to school in Abilene many years ago. I'm sure we might know some folks in common!
After all our pondering about printing our scrapblogs, I read on the blog that they are going live with their print options in August--how great is that!!!
Blessings!
Dear, dear friends, Hopefully, this will be the day that things start to come together better. If not, there must be a better plan ahead that we haven't seen yet...just like the Donets and their apartment rental situation. Still praying, and I really am looking forward to that cup/glass of something refreshing as we sit and visit on your woodsy patio!
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