A break from our regular programming....

Josh and I have been looking for a house for a few months. If you recall we moved back to our hometown in January because of the job opportunities for Josh and to be closer to family. We didn't have a house when we moved so we've been living with my father in law since January.

It seems like every house that we've found that we LOVE ends up selling right before we have a chance to make an offer. It's been extremely discouraging and has led to multiple emotional breakdowns (on my end) especially since ideally I'd like to spend the last few months pre-baby being excited and preparing with just Josh...not with 2 roommates (my brother in law lives with FIL as well).

Well, last week we went to see a house. We fell in love with it right away. It's in the best school district in the area, within walking distance to the grocery store, in a safe neighborhood where I'd feel comfortable going on jogs with the baby but without Josh. When our real estate agent called to inquire about it the listing agent told him that the seller had just accepted an offer. As long as the potential buyer signed the addendum with their conditions it would be pending escrow. I was defeated. I'm so over house hunting and ready to be settled somewhere.

The next day our agent called. The potential buyer declined. The house was back on the market. We submitted an offer right away. Apparently 2 other offers were submitted that same day. The seller closed the property to other offers and told the 3 of us to make our highest and best offer. They were all due by 5pm yesterday and the seller would choose between the 3.

Well, I got a call from our agent about an hour ago and WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!! I already feel so much better just knowing that our baby will have a house to live in. We'll be moving in mid-July and I can't wait :)