{I interrupt this pinterest series to bring you a little (true) story – and a cool discount code}

When my husband and I bought our current home we were in a bit of a rush.  Our Lakewood home had sold …and we wanted to find a home that we could move into rather quickly.  Which isn’t to say we didn’t look around for a house that would fit us, because we did (I am not exaggerating when I tell you we walked through well over 100 homes throughout the area).  We were not 100% sure Strongsville was for us (I’m still not) but we knew that we liked this house.  We still do.

But being the tried and true what’s-our-next-step couple that we are, we are still always trying to decide if we want to stay in this house or move.  We have gone through this debate over and over to the point that we’re almost sick of it.  We just couldn’t find a home that we liked more .

Until one day, we found a home.  It was beautiful.  It was just so …. us.

It was the most beautiful century home and had an incredible history.  The home itself had never left one family (it was passed down for generations).  The property’s history was even more fascinating and it’s written history dated back to when the area was in the “Connecticut Reserve.”  It was notably one of the most historic homes in the area.  We were in love with the home.  Everything about it.  Not to mention, it was a very easy and short walk to our best friends house (and in a much more urban setting…where walking everywhere is easy).

And while I would love to tell you every detail about the home, I’ll just jump to the point where I tell you that we didn’t get it.  And whomever did buy it deserves the right to be excited about their purchase (which isn’t to say I wouldn’t secretly give them the stank eye glare if I met them).  Although we were/still are crushed.  We had an immediate attachment to the home (you know, that “emotional attachment” you’re suppose to avoid in real estate transactions?).

While we were crushed, we also know that it wasn’t meant to be.  Maybe someday we will move.  Maybe not.  Who knows what the future has in store.  But a few of the reasons I decided to blog about all of this was:

• I don’t want to forget about this incredible home in the future.  I hope that someday I drive past it and it’s obvious that someone that lives there loves it as much as we did.  And I hope that I smile at it as I drive by… and don’t feel sad.
• I wanted to tell you about a pretty cool new(ish) company that had agreed to bring you (lovely readers) a great discount (in what was suppose to be a whole blog post about moving and the moving process).

I mean, hey, just because we aren’t moving doesn’t mean some of my readers may not be.  Are you considering a move?  Are your college age kids coming home?  Do you know someone moving?  If so, here’s a great discount code for you – from the lovely people at Unpakt.

Unpakt at a glance:

• First web app for moving services/digital marketplace for moving services/price comparison site for movers
• Streamlines the entire moving process
• Named one of The Next Web‘s Top 10 Apps for Home & Work 2012
• Featured in The NY Times, Forbes, TechCrunch, Huffington Post and more
• Customers can compare Cleveland’s (or whatever location) most trustworthy movers side-by-side

How it works:

1. Plan - Enter your move basics (where/when/what you’re moving)
2. Compare – Compare moving companies side-by-side (exact prices, user reviews, services, etc)
3. Book – It’s really that simple

And you’ll know that you’re getting exact prices from your quote –  instantly. There are no surprises, no last minute price increases and no ballpark estimates. (The only way the price can change is if you add or delete items from your inventory or change your conditions (date/time/etc))

Exclusively for MyGotFam.com readers, receive $50 off your next move with Unpakt.com.

Enter promo code: MGF50 at booking to save. Expires 6/30/13.

Disclaimer:

I don’t have much of a disclaimer for ya.  I was not compensated for this post.  I did not receive anything outside of a cool discount code for you fabulous readers.  I do not write about companies unless I think they’re neato.  So there ya go.