Halcyon Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) It's been an hour and 15 minutes and no call yet. I don't think this is a good sign..... Update on 3rd page! 3/9/12 12:40 pm EST UPDATE on Page 4 3/9/21 10 PM EST Edited March 10, 2012 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I wouldn't say it's a bad sign, either. If it were my DH it would be fairly normal, he's a talker. There must at least be lots to talk about, that's a good sign isn't it? I do understand your worries though, buying a new home is such an anxious time. Hope it's good news! Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Any news? I'm hoping a long meeting meant it wasn't a turn down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 There is no such thing as a quick mortgage meeting... unless your credit is just so bad, or you are in so much debt, there is nothing to discuss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Turn downs go quick. I think the longer the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Don't be worried just yet. It takes me at least that long just to set up a checking account. I talk. A lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 So? Care to update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Updates! We need updates! Not that we're nosy or anything. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Updates! We need updates! Not that we're nosy or anything. :D What she said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 BIG NEWS! We got approved AND we put in a bid on the house we like (for those of you who have been following our saga, it's the A frame on 2 acres with low HOA). We put in a low-ish bid as there are some issues with the roof. I don't know what the seller will think, but it's a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 yay!!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Oh!!! How exciting!!!!! :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 oh YAY!!!! How fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just a little bit excited, are you? :D Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks all. The sellers have 48 hours to counter or decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fingers and toes crossed for good news!:thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 We just did this a year ago. Good luck!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Good for you!! Hope the sellers say yes :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 :party:Woohoo!!!! Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewLittleTime Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just seeing this! I've been reading your other posts, but haven't posted. Hope it's good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thank you so much everyone. As life-long renters from Manhattan, this is a BIG DEAL for us ;) Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 :party: wishing you all the best on this!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 :party: wishing you all the best on this!!!! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Really hoping it all goes through for you. I've been drooling at all your posts and pics lately. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Really hoping it all goes through for you. I've been drooling at all your posts and pics lately. :) Thank you. I know we shouldn't get our hopes up, but it's hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 They countered. WHich is good. And it's not an unreasonable counter, so I think we might be able to make a deal! This is nervewracking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Congrats!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 They countered. WHich is good. And it's not an unreasonable counter, so I think we might be able to make a deal! This is nervewracking!! YEAH!!!!!! Coongratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 That's wonderful, well done! You've achieved a lot in a week! Best wishes Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 BIG NEWS! We got approved AND we put in a bid on the house we like (for those of you who have been following our saga, it's the A frame on 2 acres with low HOA). We put in a low-ish bid as there are some issues with the roof. I don't know what the seller will think, but it's a start! The yard with that home SCREAMS for boys your ds's ages. :001_smile: my boys used to go outside after breakfast, eat lunch outside, then we would carry them to the tub to clean up for dinner. If it was warm outside they woudl splash around and clean up in a kiddie pool or hose. You are in FL with an inground pool. Those boys will be SO happy! They can get filthy playing in the yard and end their day swimming! They sure will sleep well.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 It's a great sign that they countered. I hope this works out for you!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hope it works out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 So excited for you! It was really scary for me when we went through this all 4.5 years ago, but owning our own home is great. It is a great sign they countered - so did ours and within 36 hours after that, the house was technically ours (though we did have to wait through closing...). Whooo hoo! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 So we countered their counter, and they came back this evening and said they wouldn't budge from their lower offer. So DH raised our counter....a little. I just want this to be over with. I don't think they're going to go any lower...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So we countered their counter, and they came back this evening and said they wouldn't budge from their lower offer. So DH raised our counter....a little. I just want this to be over with. I don't think they're going to go any lower...... :glare: i know this is awful for you...... Hang in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 :glare: i know this is awful for you...... Hang in there!!! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 :glare: i know this is awful for you...... Hang in there!!! :iagree: I shall bite my nails in solidarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for all the details to GO THROUGH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So we countered their counter, and they came back this evening and said they wouldn't budge from their lower offer. So DH raised our counter....a little. I just want this to be over with. I don't think they're going to go any lower...... We got to the point you're at now when buying our present home, then we walked away for three months. They were much more inclined to negotiate after three months :tongue_smilie:. We've been here six years now and adore the house, the neighbourhood and the town. Sometimes I shudder to think what might have happened, as I really don't believe there's anywhere more perfect for us :001_smile:. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So we countered their counter, and they came back this evening and said they wouldn't budge from their lower offer. So DH raised our counter....a little. I just want this to be over with. I don't think they're going to go any lower...... So hard. We were at that point with the first house we bought. We walked away and told our real estate agent to show us other houses. A couple of days later, the seller's agent called ours, and when they heard we were looking elsewhere, we had a call a few hours later saying that the seller changed their mind and wanted to accept the lower amount if we wanted to resubmit. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Keep looking. Even thoughthis one seems perfect, there is always another house in south Florida. I have bought two now in a hurry. While i like them both, something better came alon both times within a month. And, now, with the market being what it is, homes once way out of our reach would now be options if only we had waited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thanks everyone. I couldn't sleep last night :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewLittleTime Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hang in there! Hoping you hear something soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Sending thoughts of cardboard boxes and packing tape your way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 They accepted our bid!!!! Yay!! Now we just have to deal with the financing--a headache for self-employed people, but I know we'll get through it if we keep praying :D I am thrilled. First home we've ever owned (and we're no spring chickens, either!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Oh that's such WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Oh that's such WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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