The View From Here

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It would seem that one of the houses we had on our "Final Three" list has been sold. It also happened to be the one at the top of the list. The very high, heavily favoured, pinnacle, acme, apex top of the list. It was a bit depressing, I will admit.
I also admit that I hope the person buying the house runs into issues with financing, and that their deal falls through. That's horrible, I know. Most of me hopes the new owners will enjoy the house and have a vision for it in the same way I do, but there is a small part of me that is holding out the hope that they fail and I will be able to put my offer in.
It's an odd feeling. There are layers of disappointment at not getting the house. This is the second one that we've missed on, I might add. The last one was lost due to a difference in co-owner points of view. Then there is the part where I hope the new owner can't come up with the financing so I can put my offer in. I also have the fact in the back of my mind that a failed offer gives me an edge when I put my offer in. There's the feeling of failure to contend with. I let this house get away. That doesn't really sit well with me. It means I lost. That never sits well.
I still have 2 more on the list to contend with. They have less going for them, and aren't as good a deal as this one was, but they are still viable options. And there always others coming on the market, so I am confident we will find "the one." Hopefully, well hopefully, we'll find another house that fits the bill. I'm ready. Sandi's ready.
Well, here's hoping! Cheers!


Pax, all.