To Catch Up

We put a bid in on a house in Jefferson last week. On the way back from Missouri we learned that not only did they not accept the bid they would not even counter. So I began investigating. The lady who lived in the house moved into it in 1995. In 2003 she moved into the nursing home and in January of 2009 she passed away at the age of 98. She was never married and did not have any children so her sister and a nephew inherited the property. The sister is 85 and lives in Ottumwa Iowa. She is the block to the sale. Apparently she thinks it is worth far more than it is and has turned down several offers all in the same price range. This tells us she is not being realistic as to the value. So here we are. BUT miracles happen everyday and you just never know when things might change.
We are shaping the future by dealing with the present. And Saturday next will find us on the road to Michigan.
Stay tuned for further adventures of Barb & Butch.