Very disappointed so just venting

Dio

Just lost a bid for a house that's closer to DH's MCF, under a mile. I've been looking since last November and finally found one that was almost perfect. Although bids were the same amount, seller chose the cash offer—who has $2million cash?? I even wrote an impassioned letter along with my bid as to why I wanted to buy this house. I guess compassion has no place in real property sales. Really really bummed at the moment. I know, I know, a better one may be on the horizon. Oh well, the search continues. Can't shake the disappointment, though.

fmb

I can imagine that must be very disappointing. Unfortunately, it's not personal, it's business. You don't mention how far it currently is to the MCF, but could you possibly rent something closer while still keeping your current residence? It may not be ideal, but your DH will not be in the MCF forever. I would like to move out of my ancient mobile home and closer to the area where DH's ALF is. I currently have a 1-1/2 hr. round trip commute, and it is in a part of town I would like to be in for the long term, but with 1 bedroom apartments renting for upwards of $1300/mo., I will be in the trailer park for the duration

M1

this is happening in our neck of the woods too and possibly everywhere. Out of town investors are snapping up properties “real” buyers being crowded out. I’m so sorry…

housefinch

I’m sorry!!!! My metro area is having the same insane situation. That is truly mind boggling.

Dio

fmb, thanks. I'm not that far away, about 45min with no traffic, but have to cross a bridge that gets very congested. As for renting, I thought about it but can't afford the additional rent money. As is, the monthly fee for MCF is draining our savings. So sad. This was supposed to be our golden retirement years…HAH! I'm trying to plan ahead because DH is still so young, only 63. He may easily outlive me. And I'm getting older each day and waning in health and energy. Any savings on gas, bridge toll, anything to reduce monthly expenditures adds up. The only thing I can do now is to stay positive and not let this disappointment or fear of the future deter me. I have to believe that when one door closes, a better one will open. Thanks for allowing me to vent. This group is a lifeline.

trottingalong

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I feel for you. This group is a lifeline though. At least we can vent or speak without fear of judgment. I truly hope something else appears on the horizon. Unfortunately what happened to you is occurring everywhere. I, too, would have been extremely disappointed and deflated.

ImMaggieMae

This has to be one of the worst parts about buying a new house, that and going through problems that always seem to come up during escrow. It’s one of the reasons we don’t move often. A 45 minute drive can end up being much longer when there’s a bridge involved. And these days gas prices and bridge tolls can certainly add up quickly when you’re making frequent trips to visit him. I hope you find another place soon.

Sunnyside42

I am sorry for your disappointment, especially since it seemed like the ideal home. Fingers crossed that the one you are supposed to have comes up soon. I think the cost of MCF is criminal when we have to pony up our life savings. Wasn’t supposed to be like this, was it?