Time Out on the Playing Field

Pause button, yellow flag on the field, man down.... home buying has been put on hold to do a reset on the play. We're not giving up. We're just need to reset the play. It was going good and we probably could have won the game but not by much.

Why now you ask? Well I can't answer that question. I guess the saying "better late than never," applies here. Actually, I can really only be upset with myself - I should have seen the handwriting on the wall. There has been apprehension every time we got close to actually getting a home - you know bid submission and waiting period. I could tell that while excitement was in the air, the underlaying tone was worry. How are we going to do this? What about new cars? How soon can we get the basement done? How soon can we purchase this or that? 

Usually, I am much better at recognizing the signals but not this time. Too wrapped up in the "American Dream" and the opportunity to get a home. Knowing that someone has that type of worry, has to be addressed. So we met the fork in the road last night. Hours after submitting a bid on a home, we had our realtor rescind the offer. As much as it pained us to make the decision. It was absolutely necessary. The market is rebounding, the house prices are increasing, and we do not want to settle. So we need to pause and reset. Reposition ourselves, get rid of some more bills and save up more money to be in the type of house we want. 

So here's what we passed up..... 

Source: Zillow

Isn't she a beauty! I had such high hopes. Projects lined up and visions were flowing for all the beauty this home could have. Just check out my inspiration folder. I envisioned dinners in the morning room, cozy fires in the great room, a real master suite... and so much more. I am prayerful that one day soon, we will be in a home just like this one. Just not as soon as we had hoped. 

What you saying, will she do with all those items purchased. I will still be working on DIY projects, furniture up-cycles, organization posts, and general updates. Just not in a home... our lovely apartment will need to be spruced up a bit to accommodate us a bit longer. We are kind of busting at the seams. So I hope you will stick with me while we take this timeout and reset our play.

-Kim