Right now, the resale market is so insane that I think it’s good to be open to all options. My business partner Nevin wrote an offer on one of the nice ones yesterday for a client. By the time they arrived, 63 other prospective buyers had viewed the home and the listing agent indicated that he had a “stack of offers” which would be presented today at 6:00. Same agent claims the seller will not even look at an offer with conditions. No finance condition, no home inspection and the house probably sells at some insane amount of money. This seems less than ideal to me as well.

At least with the dogs, you have an opportunity to inspect the property thoroughly so you understand what you’re buying and you’ve got a chance to perhaps even get a decent deal on it. Sometimes looking at the stuff that others are passing on can really work in your favour.

Thanks for the comment.

Unless you’re unemployed with lots of time on your hands or have a background in construction – I’d be tempted to pay a premium for a house I know was taken care of and is just what I need – right now.

Please try not to let another year pass before you purchase a home. I understand that it’s important to take proper care to ensure that you don’t make a mistake but the market continues to rise at a fairly rapid pace. In fact, since you started shopping for a home, prices have risen approximately 11%. In other words, a home which could have been purchased at this time last year for $150,000 is now selling for around $166,500. Of course, hindsight is always 20/20, but it’s easy to appreciate that one may have been better off to settle for a little less last year. It won’t be surprised if Saskatoon homes appreciate to the same degree over the next twelve months. Something to keep in mind as you move forward from here. Thanks again for your note.