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Keys in Sight and Saying Goodbye with Friends
The key handover for our new house in Denmark is coming up on September 29th. To say goodbye to Germany, we celebrated our last meal together in the old house with good friends. Susanne and Peter have already committed to helping us with the move on November 1st.
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On the Home Stretch
The house in Denmark is bought and paid for. In four weeks, we're moving to Denmark's east coast. The family is already packing the first boxes and preparing for the big leap.
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A Mix of Excitement and Goodbye
Our family has signed the purchase agreement for our house in Denmark and we're now in an emotional phase between excitement and farewell. We're clearing things out, saying goodbye to our old home, and preparing ourselves for the new adventure on Denmark's east coast with our pets.
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Like Time-Lapse – Our Path to Denmark
The move to Denmark is picking up speed: the sale of our house in Germany is progressing surprisingly quickly, a German-speaking lawyer in Denmark is supporting us with the purchase contract, and the anticipation grows with each passing day.
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There's No Going Back Now
The bank has approved it: the money for the dream house in Denmark has been granted. Everything is moving faster than expected and the sale of my own house is already underway. I'm standing at the beginning of a new chapter.
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Between Hope and Fear
An author sits in the parking lot of a Danish bank, wrestling with cold feet before a crucial meeting about financing her dream house on the east coast. Between hope and fear, she questions whether this step is really the right one.
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Next Steps Towards Our Dream House
The purchase of our dream house on Denmark's east coast is picking up speed. The real estate agent recommends hiring a lawyer to handle the foreign language contracts. At the same time, we're organizing financing solutions and the sale of two German properties.
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Our New Home on the East Coast
After a long search, we've finally found the perfect house on the east coast, and it's even within our budget! It was love at first sight, and we've already given the real estate agent the green light.
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Between Disgust and Euphoria - My Last Days in Denmark
An emotional journey between an unbearable accommodation and pure happiness: the discovery of my dream house on Denmark's east coast. A report on disgust and euphoria during the final house viewing before heading home.
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Sobering Experiences in Vendsyssel
A visit to a campsite in Vendsyssel turns into a disappointment. The unhygienic conditions and poor facilities seriously dampen my enthusiasm for the region and raise doubts about my planned move.
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When Plans Start to Crumble: The Dilemma with Michael's Childhood Home
The sale of Michael's childhood home has stalled for weeks, even though we've already lowered the price. The difficult tenant situation is scaring off potential buyers, and with it, our plan to move to Denmark is in jeopardy.
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Holiday Shopping - What Do We Pack, What Do We Buy Locally?
Many travelers bring crates of groceries to Denmark because they assume everything is terribly expensive. I'm skeptical of this claim and have developed my own strategy for holiday shopping.