Ladies,

Thanks so much for the comments and support!  While my offer wasn’t accepted, I still feel pretty good about it.  And my piggy bank is still intact!

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First of all, it turns out I was competing against 11 other offers (uh, aren’t we supposed to be in the middle of a recession?!?!).  Funnily enough, after I put in the offer I found out my BF’s parents’ neighbors were also bidding on it for their kids!

My offer (according to the agent) was definitely on the high end and was being considered seriously, which makes me more confident that my valuation perspectives are not totally out of whack.  Although in this market, you definitely have to take things on a case-by-case basis…

The house went to one bidder who put in an offer SUBSTANTIALLY more than everyone else at the 11th hour.  If the premium price is worth it to them, that’s great, and I don’t mind losing out at a price I’m not willing to pay.

In the end, I’m not out any money, I put in an offer that was fair and gave me a good shot at the property, and I also have the experience of going through that entire process.  Will post on the process prep next week, hopefully.

And now for some Friday goodness:

Why not get in some real entertainment during your surfing around today?  Head on over here to Amazon and sink your teeth into Kristan Hoffman’s excerpt from her Breakthrough Novel entry, The Good Daughters.  Don’t forget to review!  I just wish there was more available…

I’m also eagerly anticipating the release of The Longshot by Katie Kitamura, which was reviewed here.  The weather’s been getting better so I’m spending less time curled up with books inside, but I’m always a sucker for a good read.

Happy weekend, everyone!