I also have the worst luck ever.
On Friday we accepted another offer on the house. And immediately found another house to place an offer on. But I was keeping quiet about it. I was not saying anything about it until settlement. I learned my lesson. The three month pregnancy rule should apply to houses. And I was composing the whole guess what I did today blog post in my head. I was going to suddenly announce I sold my house and bought another.
HA! And that is the universe spitting in my face. Happiness? Take that Jodi! Your house is the black pit of despair and you will live in it for the rest of your life. Better get used to it.
Our buyers walked. AGAIN. At least this time they were honest about it and not assholes. They didn't hold a bullshit home inspection and make us fix a bunch of crap. They just simply told us they decided to rent for another year. Lovely. Good for you. Except you are throwing away money and that is actually a stupid financial decision but I don't care because I STILL LIVE HERE.
So no, I will not be posting a Surprise! I settled on my house and bought another house post. At least not any time soon.
The champagne is still sitting there. Mocking me. It's ok, I know it's ok. I know no one is dead and it is not like we HAVE to move, we just want to move. So many worse things have happened this year. I know there is another house and it going to be ok. I know that. I know it is not the end of the world.
Except it feels like it is. It feels like this house will never, ever sell. Like this was the worst, stupidest idea ever. Like the Under Contract sign on the house across the street which is a smaller, crappier model of my house is reminding me that I did something wrong in a previous life. Or perhaps I'm being punished for something I did in this life.
Or perhaps, there is no fate, there is no G-d (which I have suspected for years) and this is just life. Sometimes you get what you want. And sometimes you don't. And this is one of those times when you don't.
So feel free to tell me it is going to be ok. That the house is going to sell and we will find another house. But right now I'm just not sure if I can believe you.
Also, I'm sick to death of Random Houseness label. People are unfollowing me left and right on twitter and you know what, I don't blame you. I'd unfollow me too. I'm doom and gloom and not even a little bit fun. I feel bad for my kid who told me he never wanted to look at another house again.
I'm just terrified his wish is going to come true.
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Um, hang in there? No, really. This whole selling, moving thing is a huge stressor. Give yourself a massage a week or a mani-pedi or some kind of treat until the deal is sealed.
Somehow, it will all work out. Truly, I believe that for you. My husband and I were just talking over the weekend about how things were looking up, economic indicators-wise.
As “they” always say, the third time is a charm. It was for us. We had two offers fall through for stupid reasons (the guy had to suddenly leave the country). But the third one stuck and we dumped our house.
Selling a house blows – its true. But it will work out for you!! However, I will not tell you to be patient, because being patient sucks the big one. And just tell all those unfollowers to go suck a lemon!! I love your blog – they’re the ones missing out!! I do believe a caffeine drip may be in order!!
Selling a house blows – its true. But it will work out for you!! However, I will not tell you to be patient, because being patient sucks the big one. And just tell all those unfollowers to go suck a lemon!! I love your blog – they’re the ones missing out!! I do believe a caffeine drip may be in order!!
Selling a house blows – its true. But it will work out for you!! However, I will not tell you to be patient, because being patient sucks the big one. And just tell all those unfollowers to go suck a lemon!! I love your blog – they’re the ones missing out!! I do believe a caffeine drip may be in order!!
Selling a house blows – its true. But it will work out for you!! However, I will not tell you to be patient, because being patient sucks the big one. And just tell all those unfollowers to go suck a lemon!! I love your blog – they’re the ones missing out!! I do believe a caffeine drip may be in order!!
Hang in there! It will happen for you, I just know it! People are scared to buy houses right now with the job market in the crapper, but it will happen for you. Hopefully soon!
What is with these people??? That’s crazy.
Oh, I feel for you. I really, really do. And I will not even tell you how much and why, but I will tell you that you will find a way to move forward and it will all work out in the end.
Aw, that’s too bad. Maybe your house is just waiting for the right folks to move in. Maybe there’s a good reason.
But I sort of know how you feel. I’m not trying to sell a house, but I’m trying to have this baby, and no matter what I do, the baby isn’t coming out! I think I will be pregnant forever.
When it comes to houses – I really believe everything happens for a reason. That said it took us a year and a half to find and close on our house and I am a realtor. I know how much this sucks and the disappointment factor is huge, but you have to tell yourself that every home you don’t get has a leaky basement, a ghost or a socially invasive taxidermist living next door.
You will sell this home and get your new home – the universe is just making you work for it. Think of how much you’ll appreciate it when that all happens.
omg Diana’s comment about the socially invasive taxidermist just cracked me the hell up.
She’s got a point I’m sure. This will happen, it just sucks with all the waiting. Especially since you’re stuck having to live in a house that has to be ready to show at a moments notice.
At least you were smart and haven’t ended up with two house payments. Now that would be terrifying!
Hang in there. We’re rooting for you!
Just wanted to let you know that Dad and I are thinking of you and hopefully a house sale will happen soon. I jusr know it will all come together for you, Doug and Michael. Love, Mom. p.s. You know, if there is anything we can do to help we are always there for you.
No real words of advice, just, good luck. And I’m sorry this crap keeps raining down on you guys.
Sucky
I’m sorry to hear that another sale fell through! Keep your chin up though… if Fate doesn’t balance it out for you, statistics will, and the odds have you work in your favor eventually 
I don’t have much to say (sleep deprivation from being mother to a 4-month old) but I just wanted to drop by and say that subterfuge is my favorite word.
I think you just have the wrong seasonal flag.
I went thought this same thing…
http://www.petroville.com/2006/05/19/for-sale-shut-up/
I’m sorry. It’s NOT easy, honey. It sucks balls.
Oh wait – forgot this little gem of a house story. My friend is living – LIVING – in her new home that they just finished building while still trying to sell the old home. The same home that is in the same neighborhood as the guy who shot George Tiller. So yeah, she is trying to sell her home while the neighborhood is being swarmed with news vans. Awesome to the max, no?
No. My friend and her husband both lost their jobs in the last 2 months. Even better.
Still not as good as the socially invasive taxidermist though.
I won’t try to tell you some Pollyanna BS tonight Jodi. This just sucks. You deserve to be mad.
I won’t tell you anything about the economy, or having patience or anything else.
But I’m glad you’re writing about it. Believe me, it helps to get it out. And if people are unfollowing you on Twitter, they weren’t your friends anyway. Your true friends (like me! Hi!!) won’t ever leave you. After I got unfollowed by a bunch of people, people I talked to a lot, someone told me some people use Twitter to escape from real life. They have a hard time dealing with it. So don’t let that get to you sweetie.