Rene. She is doing pretty good. She had less patience last year than she does now. It is as if she is now used to the process. She is even ok with renting now. A few months ago I could have rented, as a single guy.

What got her to consider renting was the simple fact that I was going to stay here another year and keep looking. Now, if we don’t find something after a few more months, we will move there anyway and rent. My employer wants me there sooner rather than later anyway so it is working out for her. Suddenly, she is patient with the process more, cuz she is moving to SD this year no matter what.

Alas, that rental idea has a limit, one year. After that I take my life into my own hands.

BTW, when I bought my current house, near market peak mind you, I tourned 60+ homes and wrote 17 offers. I got this one by paying 15% “above” asking against 12 other bidders, all cash, no contingencies, and 3 months free rent back. Oh the ignorance of youth. It was like winning an eBay auction only to find that you paid more than you could have at the local Target.