California → East Texas · Planning since November 2026

A fresh start, thoughtfully planned

From California
to our Texas homestead.

One home sale. One business transition. One family adventure. Everything in one place.

Inspiration photo only · Not a selected or verified property

The big picture

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Overall readiness

Preferred move date

July 2027

Flexible target

Example all-in payment

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Principal, interest, tax & insurance

Move fund still needed

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Based on the editable moving budget

Mission progress

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Every task you check in the other sections counts here too.

Most important next moves

Our East Texas inspiration board

Visual inspiration

What we're working toward. Photos are examples, not homes we've confirmed are for sale.

Green-roof farmhouse with broad front porch

Front-porch living

Photo via LandSearch, Gilmer TX area

Room to breathe

Photo via Trulia, Tenaha TX area

Country home & gardens

Photo via Zillow, Larue TX area

Our targets

Target move date

Preferred monthly housing maximum ($)

Moving cash target ($)

Moving cash already set aside ($)

Your $1,000 target is compared with total estimated housing cost, not just the mortgage's principal and interest. This is a more conservative affordability check.

Our planning phases

Now → January 2027

Know the numbers, prepare the house, narrow Texas areas.

February → April 2027

Finish repairs, validate financing, prepare business contacts.

Spring → Summer 2027

List, coordinate closings, move if circumstances align.

A planning sequence, not a promise that a sale, purchase, or move can be completed by a particular date.

California house · Sell smart

Start with facts, avoid unnecessary spending, and plan around your home's actual condition.

Seller's equity estimate

Estimated sale price ($)

Remaining mortgage payoff ($)

Selling costs (% of price)

Planned repairs/prep ($)

Illustrative sale proceeds

Add sale price + payoff

Before other debts, taxes, or unexpected closing adjustments.

Home prep checklist

Selling costs are an adjustable planning assumption, not a quote. A local agent and title company can help estimate actual proceeds.

Money & mortgage lab

Change the numbers to test possibilities. Sample defaults are NOT a financing quote, current market rate, or your household's actual figures.

Texas home payment calculator

Home purchase price ($)

Down payment ($)

Mortgage rate (%) · example

Loan term (years)

Annual property tax (%) · example

Annual homeowners insurance ($)

Monthly HOA ($)

Monthly PMI estimate ($)

Estimated all-in monthly payment

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Principal + interest—

Property tax—

Insurance—

HOA + PMI—

Excludes utilities, routine maintenance, flood insurance, and other ownership costs. Tax estimates vary by county, exemptions, property, and assessment; insurance quotes and lender requirements vary.

Moving cash planner

Home prep allowance ($)

Truck / moving help ($)

Fuel / road trip ($)

Temporary stay / storage ($)

Utilities / setup ($)

Business restart ($)

Extra cash buffer ($)

Other costs ($)

Estimated moving cash needed

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Cash already saved—
Remaining cash needed for larger of goal or budget—

Cost breakdown

Jason's concrete business

Transitioning a one-person California sole proprietorship to East Texas without taking unnecessary financial risks.

Business transition checklist

15+ years doing concrete · 4–5 years running his business · no employees

Income runway planning

Desired monthly take-home from work ($)

Cash buffer reserved for slow work months ($)

Prospective Texas contacts made

Quotes / inquiries received

Business buffer coverage

Set targets

Cash buffer ÷ desired monthly take-home. Not a profit forecast; business expenses and household expenses need separate planning.

Verify local rules, any business-name filings, insurance, contract/tax treatment, and permit requirements before accepting Texas work.

Find our homestead

Make the search about your family's priorities, not only beautiful pictures.

Our property wish list

Desired acres (minimum)

Maximum purchase price ($)

Preferred Texas communities / counties

Maximum drive to town (minutes)

What matters most

Priority #1

Priority #2

Property due-diligence checklist

In rural Texas, evaluate flood risk, septic, wells/water service, road access, deed restrictions, internet, property taxes, insurance, and drive times before making an offer.

East Texas inspiration photos

A wide, welcoming porch

Wooded acreage

Gardens & shade

Example photos from property websites for personal inspiration only. They do not indicate current availability or affordability.

Family & moving logistics

Declutter early, plan the drive, and make the transition as gentle as possible for everyone.

Household moving checklist

Moving day planning

Move date

One-way travel days planned

Vehicles to transport

Household size traveling

Moving-day notes

Include school/homeschool records, important documents, medications, insurance transitions, and a separate first-night essentials box.

Weekly family check-in

Keep decisions, questions, and little victories together.

This week's focus

Our 3 biggest priorities

What went well

Decisions & roadblocks

Questions we need answered

Our decisions / notes

Our current snapshot

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From Californiato our Texas homestead.