Bought and Sold in Under Six Days
Last night we learned that: (1) the sellers of our new house had officially signed the contract (they had previously given verbal consent, but it’s not a done deal until they sign), and (2) the buyers of our current house accepted the terms of our counter offer. In other words, we bought and sold (or at least went under contract at both ends) in less than six days while out of town with four kids in a hotel. Whew! I’m off to the inspection of our new house this morning, and then we have to make the drive back home. More details to follow.
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Published on April 12th, 2006 - 11 Comments
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by FMF — Apr 12th 2006 @ 7:18 amCongratulations!!
Comment by My Financial Journey — Apr 12th 2006 @ 7:57 amThat worked out well for you!
Comment by Flexo — Apr 12th 2006 @ 8:10 amYou make it seem so easy! Good luck in the “home” stretch. Hahaha.
Comment by Nick — Apr 12th 2006 @ 8:27 amWell, I guess you didn’t need the good luck. Nice going. I hope that inspections and everything go well so that you don’t have to deal with breaking out of either contract.
Comment by Blaine Moore — Apr 12th 2006 @ 8:52 amWow, congratulations!! And you kept the Rainbow playset!!
Comment by kassy — Apr 12th 2006 @ 2:33 pmwow. my jaw just dropped, thats awesome. congrats!
Comment by Cap — Apr 12th 2006 @ 8:31 pmGood job!
Comment by mbhunter — Apr 13th 2006 @ 9:11 pm