Offer Countered, Then Rejected

As I suspected, the owner of the home we made an offer for submitted a counter offer to us. They only took $5,000 of the price, which leaves $10,000 up in the air. We just don't think the house will appraise (FHA) for that value and decided to cancel our offer. Oh well, we will keep looking, keep saving, and keep those credit scores climbing!

We Made an Offer!

Tonight, Missy and I made an offer on a home I previously blogged about. We met with our realtor, Lee Mayrack, after work to look at one final home before making our choice. It was a nice home, and $50,000 cheaper, but just does not compare with the home we are hoping to get. They have until Sunday to accept, reject, or counter our offer. We are excited, but reserved, and I have to keep reminding everyone that we are FAR from done with this process, and this home, nice as it is, may not be the one we ultimately purchase.

Could It Be? A Mortgage? Just Maybe...

While I am/was on the verge of giving up on getting a mortgage in this day and age, a letter arrived today from RLCA congratulating Missy and me on our mortgage approval. I had contacted them last week, and called my broker today to verify what the letter said. He needed additional information, which I quickly gathered and sent via email to him. It appears that all is well, we really have been pre-approved for a mortgage, and it is enough money to purchase any of the homes we have looked at so far! I am trying to temper my excitement and hope with the reality that this is not yet a done deal, but I am excited.