So I’ve been living out of a set of clear storage bins a travel go-bag ever since I got divorced (3 years and counting. Ugh.). I Feel Homeless. Ungrounded. Which is ironic, as wanting to remain grounded in Tahoe was a big reason why my ex-wife drifted away. So having not just a house, but a home, has been long overdue.
I looked for a while for a house in the town… but everything was so expensive, and suddenly having 1/2 as much money made that prospect kind of unaffordable. Instead, I bought a vacant lot in the next town over with the idea of building my permanent home. Designed by me just for me. It’s been… a process. Permitting takes forever. My HOA has been an absolute pain in the ass. But after 2 years(!) of design and approvals construction has finally begun.