Our agent called this evening with the news. They didn't accept the first offer but that's no surprise. Their counter offer was really close to our offer so that was very encouraging. In fact their counter offer was lower than my husband's idea of the highest price he would pay for the house. So it's awesome actually. We're already ahead of the game.
We are going to counter with an offer that is halfway between our original offer and their counter offer. We'll sign the new papers on Monday. Then I guess we'll know by Wednesday if they accept our counter offer.
I have been truly happy for several days. I have begun to feel like the Jen of old days. I have spent too many years in this dark old house. The new place has a lot of natural light. I'm so ready to get out of here. I so hope this works out.