[murf2222]

You know, the reason they slam-dunked your offer so fast was because you went directly to the listing agent. They wanted to reel in both ends of the commission and the flood of over-bid offers that were gonna come in gave them the motivation to shut the door fast.

Unfortunately taking this type of strategy is almost a must to even have a chance of landing a deal in this market.

I really feel ya Hawk in regards to some of the comments you make in your original post. I too feel like I have put my life on hold for the last 5 years waiting for the market to change. When I think back to all of the deals the wife and I have lost out on over the last 18 months it’s no surprise I am pissed and depressed all the time.

We have made serious attempts at buying no less than 6 homes during this period. Think about that for a moment…… 6 different houses that we’ve gone *all-in* on emotionally, envisioning them as our home. When the rug gets pulled out from under you that many times it takes it’s toll.

In times like these I am envious of the sheeple out there that look at a homes price as being LESS important to them than the other, less tangible things that having a “HOME” gives them. this frugality of mine is taking years off my life!

Murf2222

[murf2222]

You know, the reason they slam-dunked your offer so fast was because you went directly to the listing agent. They wanted to reel in both ends of the commission and the flood of over-bid offers that were gonna come in gave them the motivation to shut the door fast.

Unfortunately taking this type of strategy is almost a must to even have a chance of landing a deal in this market.

I really feel ya Hawk in regards to some of the comments you make in your original post. I too feel like I have put my life on hold for the last 5 years waiting for the market to change. When I think back to all of the deals the wife and I have lost out on over the last 18 months it’s no surprise I am pissed and depressed all the time.

We have made serious attempts at buying no less than 6 homes during this period. Think about that for a moment…… 6 different houses that we’ve gone *all-in* on emotionally, envisioning them as our home. When the rug gets pulled out from under you that many times it takes it’s toll.

In times like these I am envious of the sheeple out there that look at a homes price as being LESS important to them than the other, less tangible things that having a “HOME” gives them. this frugality of mine is taking years off my life!

Murf2222

[murf2222]

You know, the reason they slam-dunked your offer so fast was because you went directly to the listing agent. They wanted to reel in both ends of the commission and the flood of over-bid offers that were gonna come in gave them the motivation to shut the door fast.

Unfortunately taking this type of strategy is almost a must to even have a chance of landing a deal in this market.

I really feel ya Hawk in regards to some of the comments you make in your original post. I too feel like I have put my life on hold for the last 5 years waiting for the market to change. When I think back to all of the deals the wife and I have lost out on over the last 18 months it’s no surprise I am pissed and depressed all the time.

We have made serious attempts at buying no less than 6 homes during this period. Think about that for a moment…… 6 different houses that we’ve gone *all-in* on emotionally, envisioning them as our home. When the rug gets pulled out from under you that many times it takes it’s toll.

In times like these I am envious of the sheeple out there that look at a homes price as being LESS important to them than the other, less tangible things that having a “HOME” gives them. this frugality of mine is taking years off my life!

Murf2222

[murf2222]

You know, the reason they slam-dunked your offer so fast was because you went directly to the listing agent. They wanted to reel in both ends of the commission and the flood of over-bid offers that were gonna come in gave them the motivation to shut the door fast.

Unfortunately taking this type of strategy is almost a must to even have a chance of landing a deal in this market.

I really feel ya Hawk in regards to some of the comments you make in your original post. I too feel like I have put my life on hold for the last 5 years waiting for the market to change. When I think back to all of the deals the wife and I have lost out on over the last 18 months it’s no surprise I am pissed and depressed all the time.

We have made serious attempts at buying no less than 6 homes during this period. Think about that for a moment…… 6 different houses that we’ve gone *all-in* on emotionally, envisioning them as our home. When the rug gets pulled out from under you that many times it takes it’s toll.

In times like these I am envious of the sheeple out there that look at a homes price as being LESS important to them than the other, less tangible things that having a “HOME” gives them. this frugality of mine is taking years off my life!

Murf2222

[murf2222]

You know, the reason they slam-dunked your offer so fast was because you went directly to the listing agent. They wanted to reel in both ends of the commission and the flood of over-bid offers that were gonna come in gave them the motivation to shut the door fast.

Unfortunately taking this type of strategy is almost a must to even have a chance of landing a deal in this market.

I really feel ya Hawk in regards to some of the comments you make in your original post. I too feel like I have put my life on hold for the last 5 years waiting for the market to change. When I think back to all of the deals the wife and I have lost out on over the last 18 months it’s no surprise I am pissed and depressed all the time.

We have made serious attempts at buying no less than 6 homes during this period. Think about that for a moment…… 6 different houses that we’ve gone *all-in* on emotionally, envisioning them as our home. When the rug gets pulled out from under you that many times it takes it’s toll.

In times like these I am envious of the sheeple out there that look at a homes price as being LESS important to them than the other, less tangible things that having a “HOME” gives them. this frugality of mine is taking years off my life!

Murf2222

[murf2222]

Waiting Hawk, your history with this market mirrors mine over the last 5 years.

One thing is perplexing to me regarding your deal…………….Why would they have dropped the listing price 100K immediately when their other deal fell thru?

Was the bank clueless to how hot this market has suddenly become?

Murf2222

[murf2222]

Waiting Hawk, your history with this market mirrors mine over the last 5 years.

One thing is perplexing to me regarding your deal…………….Why would they have dropped the listing price 100K immediately when their other deal fell thru?

Was the bank clueless to how hot this market has suddenly become?

Murf2222

[murf2222]

Waiting Hawk, your history with this market mirrors mine over the last 5 years.

One thing is perplexing to me regarding your deal…………….Why would they have dropped the listing price 100K immediately when their other deal fell thru?

Was the bank clueless to how hot this market has suddenly become?

Murf2222

[murf2222]

Waiting Hawk, your history with this market mirrors mine over the last 5 years.

One thing is perplexing to me regarding your deal…………….Why would they have dropped the listing price 100K immediately when their other deal fell thru?

Was the bank clueless to how hot this market has suddenly become?

Murf2222

[murf2222]

Waiting Hawk, your history with this market mirrors mine over the last 5 years.

One thing is perplexing to me regarding your deal…………….Why would they have dropped the listing price 100K immediately when their other deal fell thru?

Was the bank clueless to how hot this market has suddenly become?

Murf2222

[murf2222]

I can tell you from my own perspective that the freedom that comes from having no debt, lots of cash reserves and NO long term housing commitments is VERY empowering.
We Sold our last house 5 years ago and bought a boat to live on short term. The upswing of the bubble caused us to delay a purchase and live on the boat longer. Finally sold the boat last year and rented a furnished condo (was the model in a new development).
Our 6 month lease has already expired and we are now living here month to month. Most of our belongings are still in storage from when we were on the boat.
When we finally buy a place it is nice to know that we’ll be able to vacate this condo and get virtually everything moved in my pick-up……..in one trip!
We have been unbelievably frustrated at not being able to land a deal in this current suckers-rally, but this thread reminds me of how mobile and unencumbered we actually are. Perhaps I should just appreciate our current freedom a little more.

Murf2222

[murf2222]

I can tell you from my own perspective that the freedom that comes from having no debt, lots of cash reserves and NO long term housing commitments is VERY empowering.
We Sold our last house 5 years ago and bought a boat to live on short term. The upswing of the bubble caused us to delay a purchase and live on the boat longer. Finally sold the boat last year and rented a furnished condo (was the model in a new development).
Our 6 month lease has already expired and we are now living here month to month. Most of our belongings are still in storage from when we were on the boat.
When we finally buy a place it is nice to know that we’ll be able to vacate this condo and get virtually everything moved in my pick-up……..in one trip!
We have been unbelievably frustrated at not being able to land a deal in this current suckers-rally, but this thread reminds me of how mobile and unencumbered we actually are. Perhaps I should just appreciate our current freedom a little more.

Murf2222

[murf2222]

I can tell you from my own perspective that the freedom that comes from having no debt, lots of cash reserves and NO long term housing commitments is VERY empowering.
We Sold our last house 5 years ago and bought a boat to live on short term. The upswing of the bubble caused us to delay a purchase and live on the boat longer. Finally sold the boat last year and rented a furnished condo (was the model in a new development).
Our 6 month lease has already expired and we are now living here month to month. Most of our belongings are still in storage from when we were on the boat.
When we finally buy a place it is nice to know that we’ll be able to vacate this condo and get virtually everything moved in my pick-up……..in one trip!
We have been unbelievably frustrated at not being able to land a deal in this current suckers-rally, but this thread reminds me of how mobile and unencumbered we actually are. Perhaps I should just appreciate our current freedom a little more.

Murf2222

[murf2222]

I can tell you from my own perspective that the freedom that comes from having no debt, lots of cash reserves and NO long term housing commitments is VERY empowering.
We Sold our last house 5 years ago and bought a boat to live on short term. The upswing of the bubble caused us to delay a purchase and live on the boat longer. Finally sold the boat last year and rented a furnished condo (was the model in a new development).
Our 6 month lease has already expired and we are now living here month to month. Most of our belongings are still in storage from when we were on the boat.
When we finally buy a place it is nice to know that we’ll be able to vacate this condo and get virtually everything moved in my pick-up……..in one trip!
We have been unbelievably frustrated at not being able to land a deal in this current suckers-rally, but this thread reminds me of how mobile and unencumbered we actually are. Perhaps I should just appreciate our current freedom a little more.

Murf2222

[murf2222]

I can tell you from my own perspective that the freedom that comes from having no debt, lots of cash reserves and NO long term housing commitments is VERY empowering.
We Sold our last house 5 years ago and bought a boat to live on short term. The upswing of the bubble caused us to delay a purchase and live on the boat longer. Finally sold the boat last year and rented a furnished condo (was the model in a new development).
Our 6 month lease has already expired and we are now living here month to month. Most of our belongings are still in storage from when we were on the boat.
When we finally buy a place it is nice to know that we’ll be able to vacate this condo and get virtually everything moved in my pick-up……..in one trip!
We have been unbelievably frustrated at not being able to land a deal in this current suckers-rally, but this thread reminds me of how mobile and unencumbered we actually are. Perhaps I should just appreciate our current freedom a little more.

Murf2222

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