) or bemused with some observations (it looks so much bigger in here without my furniture), I never anticipated the mourning that ensued when we began the process of selling my parents’ home in Arizona. This was not the home I grew up in. In fact, there are two memorable homes that came before this sacred one in question.

Is it possible to care for my mom in her own home?

Unfortunately, it is not always possible for us to care for our parents in our own homes. So, we need to look at how to know when it’s time for assisted living. Ideally, you should involve your mother in the search for a facility or caregiver. Below, we outline how to find the right assisted living solution for your mother.

What did I do when my mom passed away?

When my mom passed away, I had the same overwhelming feelings about the home she lived in with our family. It’s amazing how much weight it can hold. I actually went through the whole house and took pictures of each room so I can remember who my mom was in that house.

Where did my parents live before moving to Arizona?

There’s the house where I spent ages 2-12 in Indiana, and the house we originally moved to in Arizona where we lived for seven years. Then, my Mom and Dad bought a lot up the street, and built their next house — the one rich with memories.

Where did I grow up in a house?

This was not the home I grew up in. In fact, there are two memorable homes that came before this sacred one in question. There’s the house where I spent ages 2-12 in Indiana, and the house we originally moved to in Arizona where we lived for seven years.

Why did we buy a house in California?

The memories created there took on more profound meaning than ever before after my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. We clung to each other and to our constant — the house. I flew in from California frequently and the house didn’t let us down, it pulled us in and made us feel safe when we were so scared we couldn’t think straight.

Can a jointly owned house be sold to a third party?

If you have your jointly owned real estate appraised and then agree that one of you will buy out the other, you may want to reduce the price by the amount of the real estate commission that would be charged if you sold the place to a third party.

What happens when I Sell my House to a new owner?

The new owners will have to uphold the conditions of the lease you signed with the original owner, so even if there are 3 years left on the lease, they will need to honor that agreement. As long as the current owner and the realtor give you proper notice to enter the property, they are legally allowed to show the property.

What happens to the house when a couple splits up?

You can either follow the legal procedures that apply in your state—typically this means the court will order the property to be sold, and the net proceeds (after paying mortgages, liens, and costs of sale) to be divided—or you can reach your own compromise settlement.