You know those moments when you want to close your eyes and make it all go away when you open them? This weekend has been full of those.
About three weeks ago we started considering buying a home (low interest rates with housing prices coming down). It was meant to be a little casual research while we built up our reserve funds to meet the hearty down payment/closing/reserve funds costs. When nearing a half million dollar mortgage, that adds up to a good chunk of change.
We decided to see if the property we were renting would ever considering selling. Bad, bad idea. Not only were they willing, when we didn't make an offer because the selling price pushed our budget too hard-- they called two days later to say they were selling the house anyway. There will be a "For Sale" sign in the lawn and lock box on the back door by Tuesday. Never mind that we have a renter's agreement until the end of Sept. -- we are now in the "We can call two hours ahead on any day to have strangers walk through your home, then can boot you out if they don't want to do a 60 day Escrow agreement" zone.
Now, I know that isn't the end of the world, but it makes me feel so vulnerable...and I really do not like that when we are discussing my home and children. We don't have enough money saved up yet to bid on homes immediately (we thought we had two more months for saving up the remaining funds), and this home will sell FAST (I've been watching the market, and that is the pattern... and they are asking too little for it. Still too pricey for us though.)
Sigh. I don't know if I will even post this. But I am a bummed lady over here.
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OH Kristen, my heart goes out to you!! I've felt like I have been living in limbo for the past three months, and man, is it ever taxing on the soul. For your sake, I hope things happen in a timely fashion and another home is placed in your path that will bring some peace to your heart! :( I'll keep you in my prayers...
ReplyDeleteI saw your Facebook post and was wondering if you guys could buy it, but now I see. Keep the faith - heaven will guide you somewhere wonderful. I know how you feel though. We really dislike renting and not having a 'home' and knowing we really could be kicked out at any time. It's worse when considering the children, and moving, and changing schools, etc. I just want somewhere that is home, mine and permanent. We will be praying for you and hoping you will be able to find something wonderful, within your budget and a place with a guest room so we can come and visit. (joking about the guest room, but not about visiting) :) I'm sorry this is happening! Keep your chin up!
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