B called back and told us that the owner is being stubborn and wants 1.15. At the same time, E called and said that they are willing to leave the house in January and pay 1.25.
S and I sat down and started to compare the houses. Here's what we came up with
Pros of New House
Redone (plumbing and all) - can move in as is
close to clinic
close to schools
close to friends
more spread out - won't grow out of it
covered in porch
at the end of the greenbelt which was budgeted to be extended and the new mayor wants to show his clout before the public election next year
Pros of Old House
huge kitchen
big yard
guest bathroom on ground floor
can design to my specs
close to synagogue
closer to shopping
playground just down the alley
further from cars
nicer view
We recrunched our numbers and decided that 1.26 is manageable for that house. We won't get the other one for less than 1.135 and it'll cost us more than the difference to fix up the old place. Waiting to see if they bite 1.26
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