Heard back from my short sale. They countered at 199,000. I said no. I don't think 185 was unreasonable for the amount of money and effort that will need to be put into that place over the next few years to make it worth what the other houses on the street are worth, and frankly, I'd already be paying more than I should for a house. It was just too perfect of a location not to try for. I really hope they just can't find anyone else to give them more, so that they'll come back to me and offer it at the price I want it at. Anyone willing to pay more is an idiot, and I think they'll realize it later.

Which brings me to the other house I put in a offer for. Perfect in most ways, and not a bad location, but the price they have it listed for is too much for something west of 700 East, the furnace is well over 11 years old, the electrical is 80% new (which means 20% not new), and it has a swamp cooler. It's been kept in great condition, has a great garden/backyard, wooden floors, fireplace...but no one would pay 184 for that location (even if it does seem like a really nice neighborhood) and only 2 beds 1 bath unless it'd been renovated. And they're not willing to go down at all. At first their real estate agent told us it was overpriced, but then suddenly decided to tell them they could get the price they're asking. Which frankly might be true. Some sucker caught up in the moment will probably give them that without thinking, and then they'll realize later they weren't thinking straight. Man I hate looking for houses. And being homeless.

I really don't know what else I've accomplished this week off. I found a lot of houses, and had a lot of dreams crushed. I put in a few more offers today, but they're short sales. I figured I might as well, considering nothing else has jumped out at me. I guess I did go camping with family this weekend. It was mostly fun. There were portions that were less fun, such as it being too rainy and windy to get much fishing done, but it was still nice to get out of dodge for a while.

Devin just passed his board exam. I'm more jealous than I can say. He's smarter than me, and it was really hard for him. I might cry a little. Now and when I actually take it. I'm not ready. I need to get some serious studying in this week, and actually schedule a date to take it. For right now I'm going to go eat pie with Devin. I need to find that kid a gourmet waffle iron for letting me stay with him. It's nice to have a place to crash on my on-weeks, with the alternative being to drive 30 minutes to my parents' house at 1-2 in the morning. Speaking of driving, I just replaced my two rear tires. It was expensive, and killed a little bit of my soul. I also need to get a new windshield and possibly a bumper before the end of August, at which point my car inspection is due. Happy Birthday to me. And speaking of the end of August, I really do need to plan New York. I really don't like having so many things in my life right now that cost money.