It's been a grueling and disappointing four months since we first put our house up for sale. Since then we had put forth four offers on houses without any luck. Things were beginning to seem dreary and bleak for us. Just when we were about to give up, a great house in our price range opened up in the La Verne neighborhood that we have had our eye on since the beginning.

On Saturday, May 14th, Michelle's Birthday, we visited the house, fell in love, and signed up an offer right away. This house is actually located in the same neighborhood as the first house we bid on back in February. In fact, it's right down the street from it! After arriving home from signing the offer, Josie somehow knew that the house was ours. I had gotten so used to disappointment that I honestly had no idea either which way. Somehow, she was certain that things were going to work out in our favor.

She was 100% right. The day after we made the offer we left for a short break to Pismo Beach and lo-and-behold, by Monday they had accepted our offer!!! :-)

It's a great feeling finally getting over all of the uncertainly and waiting. I am very happy with this house. I think it suites our needs just perfectly and it is definitely the upgrade we were hoping for. Beyond this, the neighborhood is quiet and all of the houses are consistently well kept. The school district is great and we are within walking distance of the coolest trail and park around. I'm happy and my strength hath been restored. ;-)

We are expecting escrow to open up right away with an expected close date of June 30th. Just in time for the Fourth of July!