House Update

You may remember that back in October we listed our house for sale. After 9 1/2 LONG months, we have reached the end of our contract, and are officially off the market. We had probably about 30 showings, lots of great feedback, and one offer/counter offer that turned into another higher offer (in May) that we ultimately decided was still too low and we declined. It has been really hard for us competing with the builder in our neighborhood, and I know that is ultimately what caused us not to be able to sell. That and the crappy real estate market. :( It's been a long and frustrating process, and I'm actually glad it is over... for now. Of course we're disappointed that we couldn't get it done this year, but we are also totally at peace with it right now. With our growing family, it will definitely be a tight squeeze in this house for another year or so, but we are happy with the fact that, financially, this will put us in an even better position when we do re-list, sell, and buy again. Not to mention the fact that the neighborhood is so close to being completed, that we're hoping the builder will be out of here next year when we try again. If that's the case, hopefully we can sell fairly quick. So our plan is to spend the next few months preparing for Ella's arrival, settling into our new life with 2 children in the fall and winter, and get the house ready to try again in the spring. Hopefully we can sell next summer, but only time will tell. Like I said, I am SO glad to be done for now, because I have been itching to get Ella's room ready. Yesterday was our first official day off the market, and I have already gotten her closet cleaned out and the furniture in that room ready to be moved out! Feeling better already! Anyway, just an update for those of you keeping up with us. Wish us luck when we relist in the spring. And, if you have any great realtor recommendations, please send them my way!