Ranting and Raving

So, I realize I have been MIA for a few months. The reason? House hunting has been consuming my time and my thoughts. And let me tell ya, it has not been my favorite process. Sure, the kids love going from house to house and running through each one and especially checking out the yards. I kind of like it too... (that part).

Somehow I had this idea in my mind that we would look at a few homes, find the "right" one, make an offer and either get accepted or the sellers would make a counteroffer and we would "work it out with them"...and finally own our first home!!! :)

Nobody warned me that 8 other buyers would be trying to do the same thing on the same home, or on the same 8 homes thus far...Therefore, we are at 0 for 8. Bidding wars & all-cash offers= enemies!

Our area is a very desirable place to live, because it is close to San Fran (where many of the hubbies work), close to BART, great schools, beautiful weather, lots to do and see...but very few homes on the market, in our price range. Sure if we had a million bucks to throw out there, it would be no problem... a lot less competition on each home. But because there are a million other young families trying to get a home in this area while the prices are lower, we just don't have a chance.

Maybe we will get lucky one of these times...:)

Thanks for letting me rant and rave for a moment. ;)