Dee just may have the same problem about moving as I do. After living in the same house for 54 years, it is hard to just give it up. I know we should not be that much attached to material things, but when you like your house and yard, not the climate, it is difficult. Myself, after 5 trips to the great Southwest, I have those rocks and dry heat pulling on me. Makes it even more of a problem......
Well my Mom just passed away about 2 months ago and Dad is all alone now. I have to stay near to help him. Dad has never lived a day alone in his life, mom ran the house, finances, cooked, cleaned, scheduled appointments, everything.
Now he has to learn how to do everything for the first time in 75 years.
The other big concern is how much longer Dad will be around. His side of the family isn't famous for longevity so we're kinda trippin out now. My folks (and family) have been here for a loooooong time and my folks have a LOT of stuff.
Most of Mom's things, I've laid claim to. Most of Dad's things, I have no need for and it's going to be a nightmare to sell them off. We're talking mega tonnage.. They have a nice two story house in a nice neighborhood and it's 100% paid for, no mortgage's, no loan's, no liens against it. It's 100x nicer than my house. Even if I sell off Dad's massive machines there will still be a LOT of stuff, too much to move. And then to move away and go get into debt? Nope.
I don't owe anyone any money and I never will. Everything I own is paid for, everything I will inherit is paid for so I won't be inheriting any debts. Just a nice house full of nice things in a nice neighborhood. I do dream of living much further north in much cooler digs but it's not really feasible. Besides, I figure I only have about 20 years left anyway. Might as well stay put and ride it out, sooner or later it will all end then my kids have to deal with it all.