on the prowl

A few days passed once the PA home sold and now time to focus on the purchase of the new home.

We knew the exact home we wanted and made a bid. The sellers countered and we countered that with no response. Apparantly, they sellers are stuck on a number and do not want to budge. They want to play hardball. Well, we made the next offer and told the agent if we do not hear back by that evening we are moving on to home number two. Letting them know we still have interest, but a few days for them to think about it may soften their stance.

On to house number two on the list. The home if four houses down from choice number one. This home has a few issues. The roof is old and needs replaced, the floorings all need replaced, the yard needs fencing and the kitchen requires a complete overhaul. Amazing as the home is only 13 years old, but looks as though old people lived there and did nothing to update the home. Seriously, the kitchen needs ripped apart. Taking all that into consideration we made the bid.

Mind you the home is listed at top dollar for the area. Our bid was 60K below asking and our agent stated she did not think there was a chance in hell the buyer would accept and the day passed without a response.

So, it looks like we move on to house number three, however, I am not feeling it. I think more and more I am considering renting a home over purchasing one. The market is crappy and these sellers have grand ideas of the value of their homes. If we do not come to an agreement by Saturday - we will be renters.