So remember that random tax thing that was holding up closing escrow on our new house? Well. It turned out that the IRS wanted a little more information about our health insurance deduction, specifically what percentage was spent on me and what was spent on Mike. When the IRS wants more information on a tax return, they freeze it, meaning your return isn’t entered into their system as “filed” until they are totally satisfied with everything. According to the IRS officials (who have been exceedingly nice) that we speak with on a daily basis, our taxes should be filed and official in four to six weeks.
Unfortunately, that means we cannot close escrow on the house. So yesterday, the day we were supposed to take possession of the house, we instead filled out paperwork canceling the contract.
It all fell through. No house.
Mike’s post goes into a bit more of the problems we had closing escrow. Mike has been awesome through all of this. My strengths are budgets, people, and mentally decorating. Mike is patient, understands contract jargon, and can do math in his head like some kind of robot. But with me being so sick for a week now, he’s had to pick up the extra load. He dealt with the loan officer, escrow, realtors, and the IRS while I would lift my head and feebly whisper, “I will break their knees…with a tire iron.” Then I would vomit.
It’s been a draining experience. The good news is that we ARE getting our deposit back. That’s the only good news. We are so utterly disappointed. Our apartment is full of boxes, bubble wrap, and storage tubs. I have a three-ring binder full of measurements and diagrams of each room with possible furniture arrangements. My mind is full of all the good times we were going to have in that house – baking cookies with Annabel, having our first Christmas at home, teaching her to ride a bike, and bringing home another baby. Are we going to still have these experiences? Absolutely. But I have to get over the total letdown that it won’t be happening in that house.
We’re lucky, we still have our apartment and our health. Well, everyone else has their health, mine seems to be exiting out of my body in alarming new ways. I keep telling myself that once all this tax nonsense gets worked out we’ll find something better. But I’m always going to be sad about the sweet little house on the corner that should have been ours.
Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
Oh no! I’m so sad for you. I hope you feel better soon, too! Many hugs.
Wendy says:
I am so sorry you are not getting the house. It looked so perfect… Is there any chance it will still be there in six weeks when your taxes are filed?
Heather says:
Not likely. There was a back-up offer on the house, so unless something like this happens again, we’re out of luck.
Laura says:
The first house (house 1) my fiance and I like liked at had 1 offer and 2 back-ups on it so we didn’t even bother submitting and offer… we found another house (house 2) but the owners would not budge on price (honestly above fair market value) so that deal did not go through… Then we found yet another house (house 3) that had 100 times the amenities of everything we had seen in our price range and was the same price as house 2 so we snagged it up…
house 1 however is still on the market 6+mo later… sometimes deals just fall through… and most times there are better deals to be had anyways!
G/L
Wendy says:
i will keep my fingers crossed for you!
Nadinsche says:
That is so disappointing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exciting to hear about the “bringing another baby home”-part though ;-)!
Many hugs to you!!
Laurie says:
I had the same reaction!
Kristine says:
I’m so sorry that wasn’t your house. How frustrating.
Kate says:
I’m so sorry Heather. My husband and I looked FEVERISHLY for about 18 months with 3 offers falling through. Each time we lost a house we felt incredibly sad and disappointed about it – I felt like I was losing my dreams (the drama!). It was so hard to start looking all over again (open houses actually make me break out in a rash now ;)). However, we did eventually end up finding and purchasing the house we are in now, and looking back I AM SO GLAD the others fell through. THIS house is the perfect house for us, and I just know you guys will find a fantastic house for your lovely little family
Lynnette says:
I love this comment. There is so much hope in it. Heather and Mike, take part of this hope and know that there really is something out there that is even more perfect for you and your family. I am so sorry this one fell through. The first house we were going to buy but got talked out of by a real estate agent is always the “what if” house for me. We pass it every Wed and Sun on our way to church and I always wonder how and what would be different if we were in that house instead. In reality, though, we have a pretty good life where we are now and that is a blessing. Always keeping you guys in my thoughts!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
You have every right to be disappointed! This looks like it’s such a cute home…I’m hoping you find something just as wonderful, soon!
Michelle says:
I hope you guys have a tax advocate, if not request one asap. We had our return froze this year, filed in Feb, just got it finally last Friday, only because our advocate fought for us. Sry about the house, that just stinks.
Madi G. says:
Aw, I’m sorry Heather. What a bummer.
I wasn’t going to say it previously (didn’t want to be that bummer), but I’ll say it now — try to keep your hopes at bay when it comes to real estate. So, so often, it falls through.
My husband is a realtor and he says that deals fall through more often than he sees closings. It’s just the nature of the beast.
I too have been precisely where you are now. I went a step further — I bought curtains and all sorts of stuff for the new house! Damn curtains get me pissed off every time I “notice” them (they’re just really fabulous and they were really expensive, so I’d hate to box them up and put them away somewhere!) I think of my dream house — it was so unique — and how my life would have been different had we moved there.
You’ll find the perfect place. It will just take time, lots of patience and a bit of luck. I believe that things are “meant to be” (or not). This just wasn’t meant to be.
When we moved to Florida, I was in LOVE with this one house, with a beautiful wrap-around porch and in the middle, there are gates leading to the home’s courtyard (how cool is that?!?! An enclosed courtyard! Nearly all the rooms have sliding glass doors that open into this gorgeous courtyard!) I called it “the yellow house” as it was bright yellow.
We ended up in a bidding war and ultimately, were out-bid on the place (huge bummer). We ultimately found another place — less expensive and it had all its appliances! (They told us that the appliances had been stolen out of the yellow house.)
Well. I drove by the yellow house about 2 weeks ago. There was a big dumpster in the driveway. A friend who lives in the neighborhood indicated that the yellow house was found to have Chinese Drywall!
Lots of new houses in SW Florida have this — basically, it was a bad batch of drywall (from China) that emits toxic, corrosive fumes. It ruins wiring and appliances via corrosion — which makes me believe that they were removed, not stolen — and the fumes cause major health problems.
The fix: you need to gut the entire house. It’s a nightmare. It’s expensive. And it sends your home value plummeting, even after remediation. That could have been MY problem! My family could have been sickened! Had we paid our offering price for the yellow house, we would have paid about four times more than its current market value! (Its value is much less, now that its a confirmed Chinese Drywall house).
So the yellow house wasn’t meant to be ours. And I’m glad!
Though I still drive by and admire that gorgeous porch and courtyard entrance. And then I’m thankful that it’s not mine.
Another home that we wanted to buy lost its roof and flooded in Hurricane Charley. The place was ruined.
Again, that could have been us. We could have lost everything. But we didn’t, because that wasn’t meant to be our home and for that, I’m glad!
Though when I drive by, I still admire the gorgeous water-front view and the beautiful neighborhood. And then I’m thankful that it’s not mine.
So this house wasn’t meant to be yours. It’s okay. I bet it’ll be leveled when “the big one” earthquake strikes So Cal…and your new house will survive.
Take heart in that it just wasn’t meant to be. It’s hard when you’re going through it, but in retrospect, you’ll realize that it was for the best!
As hard as it may be, don’t get too attached until you’ve closed! (Soooo much easier said than done!)
-Madi G.
heather says:
Here’s to hoping that perfect new home will either a) still be on the market when the taxes are settled or b) be outshone (outshined?) by an even better home for you to call your own!
So sorry the deal was mucked up.
Leigh Elliott says:
This really stinks Heather. I am so sorry
When we were looking for our first house we had an offer in on a cute little cape house that I *loved*. We were so heartbroken when we lost out on it to a higher offer. Our friends and family would say, “Don’t worry that just means an even better house is still waiting for you.” I didn’t believe them. I just figured they were just trying to make me feel better.
But….an even better house WAS waiting for us. It took 2 more offers on 2 other houses to fall through to get there but we did and I was so very happy.
So….an even better house is waiting for you. {{HUGS}}
Rachel C. says:
I am really sorry to hear that Heather. I was getting excited for you all.
But….this just means there’s something even better out there for your family!
Amanda says:
Oh, boo! Real estate is so emotional. I am so sorry this is happening as you are sick. Cannot wait to hear the “our meant-to-be house” story I know will come!
Feel better!
Sara says:
Cul-de-sacs are better than houses on the corner, anyway. Then your kid can play in the street like it’s the 50’s. At least in my neighborhood they can.
Gertie says:
BUMMER.
Missy says:
I think I’m going to say, MAJOR bummer, and, when a door closes a window opens. There is something better waiting for you.
LexC says:
I’m so sorry…we went through something similar when we bought our house…it sucks, and I’m sure it doesn’t make you feel any better in addition to being sick. Here’s hoping that an even more “perfect-er” house is out there for your sweet family!
Staci says:
Straight up BOO.
So sorry. Hope you can get the sickies and the tax stuff behind you and find the house that was REALLY waiting for you. And who knows, it could be this one. Unlikely? Yes. Impossible? No.
Jess says:
I’m so sorry. I understand the frustration and heartbreak associated with a new home. In our case we were building (DO NOT try that) from scratch on property. The insane amount of things the government will throw at you is mind-boggling.
Keep your head up, everything like this happens for a reason. The next house that comes your way will be perfect for you guys, and will come at a perfect time.
Deborah says:
Ugh. Boo. I’m so, so sorry! I can’t imagine how you must feel. It did look like a perfect little house, didn’t it? I hope, hope, hope you can find another one soon!
(((hugs)))
Megan says:
Oh Heather, I’m so sorry. I bought a house two years ago, and there were some major letdowns along the way. I can only imagine how I would have felt if something like this had happened.
I know it doesn’t help much, and other people will say this too…but with houses and money, things happen for a reason. You and Mike WILL find another perfect house, and someday you may even be able to look back and realize it worked out for the best. My dream house was a stretch financially, and the seller and I couldn’t agree on a contract. But now I realize I’d be broke all the time if I’d bought that house, not to mention probably hosting repair people every other week.
karen says:
Well I’m really confused. Being from over the other side of the pond I dont know what escrow is. But what I dont understand is whats it got to do with your taxes? Thats really got me!
I really like our tax system here – one job, get taxed, check on your annual tax letter that its the right code for you, ignore it for another year! Ok well its not all that simple for everyone but it is for most. You get different allowances for having company cars etc, and just declare those and your code gets adjusted.
So for the equally dumb as me people out there, why did your health insurance stop you buying a house?
marykay says:
I don’t know what country you are from but are they taking immigrants right now?
Jenn says:
I’m so sorry!!! I know how totally disappointing this is!!!
Thinking of you guys!!!!
Lisa says:
Boo, that sucks. The world of home purchases and home sales is so often filled with disappointment. Once you get over the suckiness of this situation and can get into searching again you’ll find another wonderful house that will fill those dreams you had for this one.
Becca says:
I’m so sorry Heather & Mike. I know when we were going through the real estate process it was full of stress and tears and frustrations. They say to never fall in love with a house until you close, but how is that even possible when you’re picking out something so big and full of potential?
And you’re sick – that’s just unfair.
AJ says:
So sorry!
I’ve never been audited by the IRS, but the state of Michigan audited me twice. Both times they ended up owing us a lot more money than I had originally figured. Take that state government!
I know it’s dissapointing, but I have to think that there’s a Master Plan at work in this situation and there’s a wonderful house waiting for you somewhere!
lilcg says:
I am so sorry that it didn’t work out. I bought my first house last summer and had so many problems with the mortgage–we closed about 3 weeks later than we were supposed to, but at least we closed. I can only imagine how disappointed I would have been if it hadn’t gone through at all.
I am just like you, I always imagine things and then get so disappointed when it doesn’t work out.
Kim Wencl says:
Sorry to hear about your house glitch Heather … but if you are meant to have that house you will. I mean whose to say it won’t still be for sale once you get your tax situation taken care of?
And, if it isn’t, it just means there is something better out there waiting for you!
Aimee says:
Man that sucks. We had several of the same experiences. Imagining what our lives would be in that perfect house and then it falls through. But once you find your meant to be home, you’ll forget all about the sadness you’re feeling now. I live on realtor.com hoping I find something great that will be our future home!
Allison says:
Delurking to say that I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine your disappointment.
Something else will come up! Stay positive.
Jessica says:
Aww, I’m soooo sorry for you guys!! Buying a house is one of the most nerve wracking things! Something better WILL come along. {{{{HUGS}}}}
Kristin says:
Hey Heather –
Okay, this is going to be long, so bear with me. SO sorry to hear you didn’t get the house. But don’t lose hope. We searched for a house for a year and a half and it was frustrating to say the least. We lost two houses that we loved and could picture raising a family in. We even brought family by to show them. Then they fell through – both of them. Then our first realtor went crazy, fell off the AA wagon (her words), and ended our last meeting by screaming curse words in the middle of a street filled with neighborhood kids – just to illustrate to us what her favorite curse word was (that’s what she told us). We left and the next day called for a new realtor. Our 2nd realtor was an amazing and kind 74-year-old woman. She called us her kids and worked her butt off for us. She was so on her game and just wanted us to be happy. One day I realized I hadn’t heard back from her on a house and it wasn’t like her. I kept calling and emailing for the week and finally received an out of office message from her boss saying she was critically injured and in the ICU. I called her boss right away and she broke the news that while showing a house to a young couple, she fell down the stairs and hit her head on the concrete basement floor. She passed away that week. It was devastating.
We took a break from house hunting after that and once we felt ready again, I told my husband either 3rd time’s the charm or we’ll get our 3rd strike. We had started to lose hope, but we jumped in again. Our 3rd realtor found us our current house – as close to a dream house as we could have gotten. It needed a TON of work because it had been pretty battered, but it was a short sale, on a cul-de-sac, set up on a hill, with tons of room to grow into with a family. It was everything we wanted. Our offer was accepted – we got it for $135,000 less than what it was worth. But for 4 months it was a daily battle of being assured it was ours, then them saying we might lose it – over and over again. And because it was a short sale, the sellers were still involved, as well as their realtor, the two banks they had mortgages with, a lawyer, a mediator, us, our bank, and our realtor. It was insanity trying to coordinate everyone to get everything done and to find out what the status was each week. Finally after 4 months, I got a call one day at 3pm while at a conference out of state – my realtor said she was so happy for us and we must be thrilled about the closing. I didn’t know what she was talking about. The lawyer was supposed to call us and never did. Our closing was the NEXT MORNING. And we were told that if my husband and I weren’t there, we’d lose the house. I was a 4 hour flight away, and he was a 5 hour drive away, both traveling for work. Luckily we were both scheduled to leave that night for home, so we made it in time. To say it was one of the most stressful times in our lives would be an understatement. You have so much on the line and it’s so hard not to picture your life unfolding in the house you fall in love with. But looking back, it was all worth it when I look at our house. Because of all of the work we’ve done to it, we’ve been able to really make it our own and have already increased its value. There are days, though, that I still drive by those two houses where I think of what could have been – but I realize as I drive away that as perfect as I thought they were then, I can’t picture us being anywhere else than where we are now. I think the same will be true for you.
Miriam says:
oh my gosh, your story about realtor #2 made me cry….I’m so glad you got your dream home!
Kristin says:
We were so devastated by her loss. At her funeral we learned so much more about her and what a truly amazing person she was. I’m so happy we got to spend the time with her that we did. And thank you!
Kate says:
But..NO! How can this happen? I don’t understand.. couldn’t they just like..give you more time? Can’t you make another offer on the house?
Ninabi says:
What a disappointment- the house looked perfect for you.
We had a house deal fall through two years ago. I was crushed- I thought it was The One. Loved loved loved that house. I’d drive past that empty, perfect house from time to time and think, Mine….
Seemed we couldn’t find anything in our budget that we truly loved. And then one day we drove into a section of town and there it was- a house that was better for us (one story), efficient layout, great kitchen.
In other words, it sucks that you didn’t get this house after jumping through every paperwork hoop but there is also the possibility that this is an opportunity to get a place you might like even better.
Smoochagator says:
Oh I am so sorry to hear this! Buying a house is so stressful because there are five hundred thousand little things that can go wrong and you only have control over about two hundred thousand of them… the rest depend on things completely out of your reach. I’ve got my fingers crossed that your tax situation will get straightened out ASAP and then you will be able to buy (and move into) an even MORE awesome home.
Kate says:
Oh, I’m so sad with you!! It was an adorable home slice, but you will find another. We had a deal fall through on the first house we put an offer on and now I’m so thankful it did. We love the house we ended up in. Straighten out that tax thing and then just keep on looking. Good luck!!
Lamb says:
I’m so mad for you guys right now! Is it possible that the house will still be on the market when all the tax nonsense is sorted out?
Rory says:
That sucks. When we were looking to buy our first house, we finally found one in an area we loved and liked the look of the house. When we called the agent, he told us the house had been taken off the market by the owners. We were so disappointed. We looked at other places, but still “stalked” the one we loved. On one of our drive by’s a couple of months later, we saw the for sale sign was back up. There were only three days between the day the sign went back up to the day we bought it. So there might still be hope for you guys!
Lisa_in_WI says:
I’m so sorry you didn’t get the house. But I have a feeling the Universe has got an even better, even cuter house on another corner waiting for you!
Inga says:
Heather & Mike,
I’m so sorry to hear that the deal fell through. During my home buying experience everyone said “If it’s meant to be, it will be” but I don’t really believe that. If it’s meant to be, it will be and if it’s not meant to be, I WILL MAKE IT BE – that’s how I feel. The gut wrenching part of buying a house is that everything is out of your control. You can’t control the IRS, the bank, the sellers. It’s a very frustrating experience, and I really feel for what you are going though. The good news is that once your taxes are “filed” the next home you put an offer in on will be spectacular because you now have high standards, AND you’ve worked out most of the kinks in the process.
Just remember that you and Mike are strong, and you will get through this. And the Spohrs will be multiplying!!!!!!!!!
Meghan says:
I’m so so so bummed for you guys. But I agree, something else is waiting for you. Something better. And I still get dibs on organizing your kitchen.
xoxo
Jackie says:
Ugh, frustrating! We almost didn’t get the house we bought last year, also because of a stupid tax thing that was not our fault. Things kept being uncertain right up until the last minute of closing, in fact, closing kept being pushed back – one day, then 4 more hours, then 2 more hours. It was the longest day of my life. I’m so sorry this fell through for you Maybe it will fall through for the next bidders and will be available again for you guys when everything is in order.
Kristin (MamaKK922) says:
I’m so sorry you lost the house. I know you’ll find another house though, maybe even a better house. But I know how heartbreaking it is.
AmazingGreis says:
I’m so sorry Heather. I know you were so excited.
I’ve had the same thing happen with a house here and it sucks. Well, it wasn’t exactly the same thing, but I totally know the feeling.
Another (BETTER) house will come a long, I just know it.
Colleen says:
We lost three homes before ending up where we are. Actually we backed out of a few once the agents played the “Oh oh, someone else just put in a bid, you’ll have to raise yours….” game (even though the house had been vacant and on the market for months). It is all OK, because you will end up excatly where you are supposed to be. We ended up in a fabulous neighborhood with people that feel like family to us. Everything will sort itself out and you will be thankful that you didn’t get the first house, I swear! Keep on truckin’ and what’s up with your gastritis? Are you getting any releief or treatment? I think you need some spa time….for medicinal reasons of course.
lisa @ early morning run says:
I am SO sorry!! I can only imagine how disappointing this must be, especially when you’re sick (I always feel like emotions run high when I’m ill). At least the IRS people are nice about the situation and not making it all worse. You definitely will find a beautiful house and make all those memories you’ve been dreaming of!
Brittany says:
BE ANGRY. You are allowed.
Be sad about losing the memories you envisioned there.
Buying a house is emotional. period. It has to be. You can’t spend that much money on something you can’t emotionally invest your heart in.
Unless you are Oprah, ’cause that bitch just buys everything.
NEW PLAN: I’m going to email Oprah, we’ll be fine, keep packing.
Libby says:
My husband has a theory on house-hunting that has proven to be true for us:
You know you haven’t found ‘the house’ until your spirit is completely broken, and you have no emotional energy or attachment left by the time you actually get the house. But like everyone has said, it tends to work out in the end. Good luck to you with your next one. Don’t give up–keep those boxes packed and keep lookin!
Jennifer says:
I am so sorry about the house. I know nothing anyone says is going to make it better. I am sure the right house is out there for you. I can’t imagine how frustrating it must be for this to happen after you thought everything was going well. Keep your chin up – we are thinking of you.
mom of 2 says:
Well, afraid I have to disagree with almost all posters. There is not just one perfect house for you that you will magically find one day. In all truth, there are MANY perfect houses out there that you could be very happy in, and all you have to do is find ONE of them!
Having had many deals fall through, mainly due to home inspections, having briefly been homeless during a real estate transaction, and then found a couple of great places to live, I’ve had no regrets. You’ll get to where you want to be, I’m sure, because you’ll make it happen. Meanwhile, it’s okay to wonder what if. I’m sure you had many delightful times planning the new house out. When you finally do move into a place, and you make all the changes you wanted to over the course of a few years, you’re left with nothing to do and kind of an empty feeling. So my advice is to enjoy the process as much as possible now!
Julie says:
That house my very well still be on the market in 6 weeks, and you can go into contract again. (I’m a Realtor, I know how fast sh*t moves. LOL)
If it’s meant to be yours, it will be. If not, you’ll find the one that is, and when you do you’re packed and ready to go! Win win!
Gale says:
Try to think of it this way: that wasn’t supposed to be your house. There’s some other house, just as sweet, that is supposed to be yours. It’s the house where you will take your third child home. It’s the house where you will bake cookies and watch reruns of Glee on DVD long after it’s off the air. It’s the house that is waiting for you and your family and is so happy that this deal fell through because you guys almost bought the wrong house. Your house is still out there. I promise!
Nicole says:
Oh, I’m sorry that you’ve had to go through this–and while being so sick, too! I’ll be thinking good house-hunting thoughts as you find the next place, which will be perfect!
Kelly says:
I’m so sorry. Although you guys were excited, maybe this means that there is an even better, nicer, cuter house out there for you somewhere!
Nanette says:
I’m heartbroken for you guys.
Best of luck on your househunting adventures.
Jess says:
I’m so sorry Heather. I know in my heart there is the perfect house for you out there. It’s goin to have a kitchen to bake cookies in, a beautiful back yard for Annie to run with Rigby, where the walls will ring with the laughter of your children. This was just a minor set back. Its ok to feel sad and mad and hurt. But there is something better out there for you!
Skye says:
I am so sorry it didn’t work out with this house. I agree with “mom of 2” that no one house is absolutely perfect for your family- so even though this sucks, you will find another house that you love and MAKE it perfect for you! Good luck with your continued house hunt. Stay optimistic!
elzimmy says:
Real estate sucks. But, for various reasons, I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason even if it’s the last thing you want to hear when things aren’t working out. You’ll find your house and it will be awesome.
RC says:
No words. =(
Jen says:
Just have faith that it all will work out the way it’s supposed to :-). My fiance and I were house shopping a year ago. We were supposed to close on a place in August that we really liked, but it fell through b/c of something that came up in the home inspection. We were bummed and stressed b/c we were cutting it close on getting in to a place in time for my son to start school. We ended up finding another house right away and one that we *love, in the perfect location for us. I am now SO happy that we didn’t get the first house!
Trisha says:
So bummed for you guys! Hopefully this IRS thing will get all patched up soon and you’ll find something even better. If the back up offer falls through then you guys can swoop in and steal it back. Best of luck and feel better soon.
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Glenda says:
Bummer!!! but I’m sure you, Mike, Annie and Rigby will find the ONE.
Feel better soon! and best of luck with the next house.
Dee Dee says:
Sorry you didn’t get your house but look at it as fate. Certainly there is some ominous reason you didn’t get THAT house. Future buyer beware! :p I am very happy you got your deposit back though!
Candice says:
Oh noes!!! That seriously sux. Maybe it will still be on the market in 4-6 weeks…? If not, I’m sure you will find something and maybe even be thankful for not getting this house.
We were recently home buying and missed a house due to timing, the one we ended up with was better many times over!!
Snarky Mommy says:
Maybe they won’t get any other offers and once you get your taxes in order, it will still be on the market. If not, you’ll definitely find something equally as good.
The first offer we put in was on a house that at inspection needed $500,000 worth of foundation work. We exited that deal as quickly as our lawyer could get us out of it. But then we bid on our current house, which we ended up beating three other people out for. Turns out the school in our new neighborhood turned itself around and is now the most desirable in all of Chicago. Seeing as we had three kids since buying the house, it ended up being an even better deal! So maybe your next house isn’t even on the market yet and in the time it will take to get everything worked out, it’ll be waiting for you to come find it!
Elaine says:
I know your disappointment. I’m so sorry that your dreams for that house fell through. I hope the ABSOLUTELY most wonderful, more perfect house is just right around the bend. xoxo
Bec says:
Something is better out there for you, you have to believe that.
(Unless this other offer falls through).
In real estate anyway, what’s meant to be is meant to be.
Bec says:
Sorry, I’m drunk. That should have read something better is out there.
Jeanie says:
I’m so sorry and truly know how disappointed you and Mike are. But trust me, you will find a house you love even more. Still, sucky.
Ella says:
Seriously. You’ll find an even better house. And who knows, you may go through this again a few more times (total bummer). Buying a house is no joke, and the best advice? Don’t let your emotions get the best of you. This house didn’t happen. It sucks. You move on. Brighter and better days await!
Rebecca says:
We had something happen to us when we were house hunting. Someone made a contract on a house that we kept ‘thinking’ about. They beat us to the contract so it was their house. I loved that house. But something cheaper came along and we are thrilled to be living where we are living. Give it time…….you’ll find another dream house!
kristen says:
ugh…This just tears my gut to pieces! I hate this news for you all..I don’t guess you could put in a “new” offer on the house with a contingency on your IRS forms coming in by a certain date??? I’m just throwing it out there..I’m sure you all have explored all possible avenues of what you can do. Home buying is fun, but stressful. Just hang in there, Spohrs. There is always something better out there (I know not what you need/want to hear, but really what can anyone say to make anything better when you have your color scheme and furniture planned??) Keep your eyes peeled and stay vigilant – Annie and Rigby will be running around a lush backyard in no time!!!!
Smiles, Wags, and Hugs from NC
Kayla says:
Oh Heather, I’m so sorry. So, sorry. ):
Jean says:
When I had a similar problem with the IRS, I went right to the top. I contacted Douglas Shulman’s office. He’s the Commissioner of the IRS. A woman from his office took down all my info, and the next day one of his assistants called me. She stayed on top of everything and made sure everything was fixed quickly. I can find her name and number if you’d like. I must have it written down somewhere. Maybe if she speeds it up for you, you can put the deposit back on the house.
Heather K. says:
My thought…..
God holds the plans for everything, so you will find the right house, when it is the right time for your family.
We looked for 3 years before we bought the house we now live in & have been here for 8 years. We put this house on the market in May, looking for a bigger one and it has been a slow process trying to find another house that we love. Plus we are waiting to see of we get an offer on this one.
All in God’s timing, we know everything will come together! I’ll be praying for you as you continue on the home buying journey!
amy says:
What a piss off!! So sorry to hear.
Different where I live in BC Canada, if you have the down payment and a bank has deemed you fit for a loan (done before house searching usually) you are good to go. Deal is done with a signature. So sorry to hear of this one slipping you by but remember there are lots of houses out there and if it is like here, a buyers market.
Elle says:
I am sorry and was so excited for you and your family. My hubby is in the military and we’ve never owned a house since we move so much. I can’t wait to have a house to call ours and understand the disappointment in not getting the house. xx
Ray says:
I am so sorry, Heather and Mike. But the house for you will be EVEN BETTER. Because you two deserve it! Hugs to you both.
Audra says:
I’m so sorry Heather. I remember how emotional house shopping was for me. There are so many factors to consider and when you find something that is “perfect” in a bunch of different ways you get really attached. You HAVE to be, in order to make the offer and commit to buying the most expensive thing you’ve ever purchased in your entire life. I remember thinking that buying anything else (car, clothes, whatever, ) would never be a big deal again after going through the ordeal of house hunting. I hope you find something even more amazing after your taxes are filed so you can look back on this and realize that it worked out for the best…even thought at this point the mere suggestion of that is probably really frustrating.
Tami says:
Sorry to hear baout your house. They say things happen for a reason and I bet the next house you find will be allot more better then this one.
My prayers are with you all!
Meg says:
Very sorry to hear this — I have so many friends dealing with housing issues right now, and my dad is a Realtor. Housing problems are around me all the time! Thinking good thoughts for your family that something even better comes along soon.
Christina Cox says:
You got a lot of great comments here! The housing market is a mess right now. We were supposed to close on the house we’re currently renting over a week ago but it’s been delayed by the bank who are demanding crazy things despite our perfect credit and 20% down. If we can’t buy this house, I can’t imagine who could? V. tough but I’ve been in escrow on about 4 houses and am glad I didn’t get any of them. Still v. disappointing & definitely a roller coaster ride! Good luck!!
Jessica says:
What a letdown! I would be so sad, as well. I’m sure something great will come along, just takes some time!
Heidi says:
Aw NO!!!! My heart is broken for you. I LOVED that house and could already picture you all there and enjoying it. That being said, I’m sure you will find something else and even better. I always have hated when people say things like that, but I’ve come to find out that it’s often SO true!
But for now I’m so very, very sorry.
Kelly says:
That absolutely sucks, and especially having to deal with it while you are so sick. I hope the better house comes across your path soon!
Leslie K says:
Stupid IRS! I’m very sorry it didn’t work out. It is a lovely house, and maybe someone else’s stuff will fall through too and it will still be available when all of your tax stuff if straightened out. If not, I know there will be another lovely house that WILL be yours!
Penbleth says:
I’m so sorry this all fell through. It probably means there’s an even better house out there waiting for you.
Elizabeth says:
So sorry to hear about this