House next door sold. Dunno why I'm upset, since I declined to even put in an offer. I guess I thought they'd get desperate.
If I paid asking price, plus tax and insurance, that would have been at the very top of my affordable range. And the house needs about $5K work on the foundation/levelling, needs new siding, needs new kitchen, new bath, floor refinishing, get rid of ugly pre-finished '50s panelling in dining room and kitchen, and replace gravel drive with paved. Still, I've wanted that house for 20 years, the location and size are perfect for me, it sucks seeing another long-time dream of mine die.