I need some advice- miserable in my home
Hi everyone. I've posted here previously, but I am in need of some advice once again.
Long story short, my husband and I bought a house about three months ago. We've since moved in, and I am the most miserable I've ever been in my life. I absolutely hate this house, and I regret the purchase so much. We've been trying to do things to get settled in, but I just feel so uncomfortable here. I've never experienced a feeling like this before.
I've been really trying to mentally shift and lock in to living here for at least a little while, but after our basement crawlspace flooded after a heavy rain last night, I have been inconsolable. Several hours and a borrowed shop vac later, we were able to get most of the water out, but we will have to wait until Monday to really do anything about it, and it's supposed to rain more until then.
This has really set me back mentally, and I cannot stop crying. I had a panic attack when I saw the swimming pool in our basement. We're supposed to go meet up with family for the holiday, and I am nervous that I'll be a wreck the whole time. I just want out of this house and this situation. I want to sell this house now, or in three months. Saying this, I fully understand the financial hit that this would cause. We would be set up to lose a good chunk of money. Logically, I know that, but just imagining the relief of selling this and being done with it is almost comforting. I almost want to contact our realtor and see if he would consider selling it for a reduced commission or something.
Realistically, how much could we expect to lose? Would it be absolutely insane to try to sell after 3-6 months of owning? Would anyone even want to buy it? I also know that Redfin/Zillow estimates are essentially meaningless, but both are showing an appreciation since we bought the house (Redfin showing a $21k appreciation, which I realize is not even close to what we could sell it for after three months, but is still weirdly comforting me). We put 20% down on $240k and have since paid 5k off of the mortgage, so about $53k total equity.
Thanks for listening. I just need some words of wisdom. <3