AhHaa!

After all this time, the bank has finally agreed to the short sale and countered my offer (I offered listing minus 20%, the bank countered listing minus 10%). Before I sign anything I'll have it inspected (tomorrow) and see if the roof and foundation are OK. If they are, I'll agree. If not, I have a Plan B - a house built in the 40's on a very nice lot (not exactly what I'm looking for but a good Plan B).

Last week I looked at a house that just popped up on the MLS. It looks to have been built around 1890 or so. Very Victorian. The poor thing has been allowed to run down to the point that I could not afford to bring it back. In one bedroom it actually had mushrooms growing on the wall. I don't mean mildew, I mean real mushrooms with stems and caps! The scariest things were the exterior problems - rotted wood, peeling lead paint, unknown roof.

Anyway, it looks like I'll be getting my Playhouse soon. Good thing, too. I'm afraid I've already bought some furniture and stuff for it and I'm getting tired of storing it in my diningroom. I've been to Estate Sales and bought a very nice love seat, wing chair, 2 small chairs, footstool, gateleg kitchen table, oak kitchen chairs, bed, large mirror, china, flatware, glasses, lamps, pictures, and assorted kitchenware.

Tomorrow I'll know about any major problems. Keeping my fingers crossed.