discouraging

As I’ve mentioned before: I’m currently looking for a house. Nothing fancy, just a decent place in a non-ghetto area. Plenty of options available and I’ve driven all over the place… but the few that I’ve decided to try for have only ended in disappointment.

It’s a crazy market right now: there are lots of foreclosures, so lots of homes on the cheap – but also lots of buyers and investors out trying to take advantage of the ridiculously low rates. When I make a move either my offer is too low or I’m too late to even be considered. It would be a bit less frustrating if I could find out how much over the list prices they’re going for… so at least I wouldn’t be wasting my time on any that are bound to jump out of my range… but that’s not quite how it works.

Nothing to do but keep looking.