I Have Seen the Real Estate Market And I Have Kicked Its ASS

Last night, Omar and I put an offer on a house.

Tonight, we heard back that we got it.

The relief is palpable. I think giddy might be an understatement. It's a split built into 1966 with hideous decor that's clearly going to be redone, but it's cheap, in a great neighborhood, and in the town we wanted. It's not anywhere near as nice as the house we lost, but it's got so much potential and it's perfect for us right now. We got all the appliances included and we got the house for $20K less than the selling price.

It needs a new roof, but we knew that going in so it's not going to be a surprise once the home inspection is done.

This is the most nerve wracking, exhausting thing I have ever done and it's over and I am so relieved and so excited. I always have to pee when I get nervous and I literally spent half my day in the ladies' room today after we didn't hear back from the seller. We heard tonight around eight o'clock and I haven't been able to sit still since.

It's going to be amazing. And the best part of all - NO BEIGE.