That'll keep us busy

Be careful what you wish for, isn't that the saying?

The new lower priced condo has been sold. Well, not sold, but a reasonable offer made and accepted. Now we're in that fun cycle of wait and see. There are the normal hurdles like the inspection and appraisal, but we also get the fun stress of the buyer financing. They are pre-approved but nothing is done until it is done.

They offered us a reasonable closing date more than a month after the wedding, which gives us time to find a home. We'll be out looking with Steve the wonder agent tomorrow.

The sad news is that because of the lower asking price and the change in the markets we are approved for less than we originally thought. Don't get me wrong, we'll get a nice house, but we had found a SPECTACULAR house that was a dream house for both of us. Now, we have to set the dream aside and buy a house that doesn't come with a maid and a cook. (It was an amazing house.)

We're back to reality and finding some very nice places. The one "must" for me was at least a 3/4 bath on the main floor and I think it becomes a "nice to have" in the new price range. I guess dad will shower in the kitchen when he comes to visit. That is a bummer, but it is what it is.

So, send us good luck on a home search.

The one really good thing is that this activity does fill the void in all my free time.