Have I mentioned we're looking for a house? I hear you groaning. To update you, we submitted our third offer on a house earlier this week and it looks like this one isn't going to lead to a signed contract, either. I'm becoming a bit paranoid and gun shy, so I asked our wonderful realtor if this is typical here (we've purchased two other homes, but in another state). She wrote:
I think you have had some unusually bad luck because I definitely know it's not that you are ... being difficult to please. I think all of your offers have been very reasonable and you've been flexible with the sellers' needs. Odds would say you should be packing boxes right now, but you've just had some rotten luck.
When it comes to a house don't settle. This is a place you will live in for years most likely, and you want it to be a good fit. I don't think 3 times is absurd.
As far as superstitions go; the only one has to do with babies; I don't call them their name until they are formally named either in Shul for a girl, or at the Bris for a boy.
Posted by: Rachel Ann | August 22, 2004 at 04:07 PM
Walk away and don't call the buyer again. Three offers? Pretend it's Colter, and act accordingly. If they're not responding favorably, I'd say there's more than one party submitting offers and they're playing you against one another.
If they become interested, fine; let them call you.
Posted by: Philip | August 21, 2004 at 09:34 PM
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Please visit my blog and read the "Thursday, July 01, 2004" first and then the "Tuesday, July 06, 2004" post in the archives. We too looked for houses, through agents, with no luck. Then we dropped the agents and bought straight from an owner. Perhaps you can do the same.
Just a suggestion.
Posted by: April | August 20, 2004 at 10:17 PM
I'm not superstitiious or very lucky, but a firm believer in 'what's for ya'll no go by ya!' Hang in there! Your house is waiting for you!
Posted by: Amber | August 20, 2004 at 06:01 PM
I'm sorry this has been such an ordeal for ya'll.But...I do believe when you finally get YOUR house..you will know then that the others just weren't right.
Posted by: emily | August 20, 2004 at 02:08 PM
Don't fret. Maybe, you have yet to see "THE" house. Soon enough, you will find one and get/win the bid.
Posted by: AnP | August 20, 2004 at 07:14 AM
I missed a word. It should have read, "Nope, never really been superstitious, UNLESS thinking that eating a cranberry and spinich salad will help me loose weight.
Posted by: VJ | August 20, 2004 at 01:22 AM
Nope, never really been superstitious, thinking that eating a cranberry and spinich salad will help me loose weight. (The last three times I've eaten such a salad, the scale was very good to me the next day.)
I hope you find YOUR house soon.
Posted by: VJ | August 20, 2004 at 01:20 AM
I will repeat what I said the last time. I truly believe that when YOUR house is available to be purchased you will know about it and it will be so easy for you.
As for something lucky? Nope.....I just hope for the best.
Posted by: Robin P | August 19, 2004 at 08:53 PM
I‘m sorry to hear that the house hunting process has been so frustrating!
I am sure you will find the right house for you and your family!
Good luck,
Bianca
Posted by: Bianca | August 19, 2004 at 07:21 PM
I really hope your house hunting works out... I know it's been a difficult process for you!
Posted by: heather | August 19, 2004 at 07:01 PM
Funny question, I sat there thinking about it for a bit then I remembered something from my childhood. Someone told me that when you drive or walk past a graveyard, you have to hold your breath.
For many years I did just that. Not sure if I still do it instinctively without noticing. It has been awhile since I went past a graveyard!
I don't have a thing about walking under ladders unless some guy drops a bucket on my head. And I think black cats bring good luck! :-)
Posted by: Terry | August 19, 2004 at 06:47 PM