Sigh...

Every house has a buyer --- that's my mantra lately. Our house has been on the market since the end of May, and the only offers we've had were just insulting. Come on people, we know it's a buyer's market, but we have our house priced to sell not priced to get rich & retire off the sale of this house. We've had lots of visitors, some have even come by 3 or more times, but nothing. All of our feedback has been nothing but glowing remarks --- clean, neat, well taken care of, love the paint colors, great upgrades, lovely curb appeal, gorgeous backyard, blah, blah, blah --- so what's the problem? One couple didn't buy our house because our backyard was "too nice and their dogs would wreck it". What??!!! So they bought a house around the corner with less inside upgrades for a crappier front & backyard for THEIR DOG? Seriously. We've de-cluttered and de-personalized so much that we have a storage unit, and I find myself cleaning and straightening everyday with hopes that the special couple will look at our house while we're out. Luckily our new house is not going to be done until the end of the year, but it's nerve wrecking. My husband is Mr. Positive and things always find a way of working out for him, so I keep my mind set on that. He has the best karma ever! But, this whole process makes me more anxious than normal. Two house payments is a scary thought...

If you're so inclined, say a prayer that our house has a buyer sooner than later.