Every time a child says, "I don't believe in fairies," there is a fairy somewhere that falls down dead.
James Matthew Barrie, Peter Pan

Sunday, July 17, 2011

not to be

So turns out after inspection, we found that the big blue house is wracked with termites. Very sad about this, but also glad because at least it was so bad, that it was easy to see, and not a future problem for us after purchase. Heading back out to look at more houses this afternoon. We have found one we like, but it's a little different than we first imagined, so we'll see. On a plus note the buyer for this house has signed on the dotted line, deposits made, so all is going swimmingly this end. I know it will work out in the end - Que sera, sera!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

quietly happy

We accepted an offer on the house today, and made an offer on the big blue house. I don't want to be too excited about this, in case of a jinx situation - but - I am smiling on the inside. We still have an open house to go through this weekend, and the hope would be that we get a higher pre-approved offer, but if we don't we could be in contract this time next week! Also as the buyer is a mainly cash one, there shouldn't be any of those nightmare chain type hiccups. Now if only the house we made the offer on comes easily - all will be well in Bramble Cottage.