So much for 13.
Yep, it’s dead.
Apparently the owner and his wife both have cancer, so they’re in a hurry for the money, so a cash deal closing in a week is worth it to them, despite pain caused to innocent bystanders. I don’t know if they need to pay bills or pay for their grand round-the-world cruise. Whatever.
Jeff talked briefly to the owner but the owner was not very interested in talking, said it was a done deal and that it would “cost him money” to sell to us. Cynically (or is cynicism actually being realistic, when applied to real estate?) this suggests: 1) he knows there would be problems found during inspection that would cost money and/or time, and/or 2) he knows it might not appraise for the offered amount, which would make the mortgage company anxious about lending to us for it. Our agent did more research today and said for whatever reason prices right in that area have been lower than you might expect, and he wouldn’t be surprised if it appraised at $15k below asking price. He might just be helping us with our sour grapes, but who knows.
Anyway, one more dream location scratched off the list - the third really promising option scuttled (original land that fell through twice, land that was lovely but 45 minutes away, now this house). It’s quite draining. Sure, we can stay here another year or two and the value of our house will probably continue to skyrocket - but in the meantime, what are we going to do about a studio for Jeff?