Negotiations Suck

Ok, so it's been a wild ride the past few days.

Our little house went on the market for rent on Tuesday. Immediately, there was a slew of interest. We had a lovely prospective tenant all set to sign the papers today. A Nurse. Excellent credit score. Wanted it bad. Perfect, right?

She was told yesterday (by my boss/agent) that we wanted a 6 month lease.

Today, she tried to negotiate a 9 month lease. That would be fine were it not for the fact that my boss is telling me she is 90% sure she *needs* to sell *this* house come September 1st.

It's like being punched in the gut. Honestly. I feel like we just got settled here and now, the rug is being pulled out from under us. I'm sort of angry at my boss, but at the same time, I know her financial situation is shaky and she really may have to sell.

Due to this new development, we really *have* to have a 6 month lease because we may need a place to live come September 1st. My husband does not have a job and my job is certainly not secure. Who knows what our situation will be September 1st.

The woman would not sign a 6 month lease, so we let her walk.

Please, GOD, don't let this be a huge mistake. I think I am going to throw up from nerves. I do. I hate this. HATE it.

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On a lighter note, I hosted playgroup for the boys this morning. There were about 5 people and it was just lovely. Great group of ladies. Of course, this is upsetting me even more because I think about how I don't want to get attached to this house or these ladies or this area.

On one hand, I know we should be happy we have a house to move back to if need be, in probably one of the most desirable areas in California - good school district, great weather, usually plentiful jobs, etc. It's just about 600 sq ft smaller than what most people would require for a family of 5. We could move back. The 3 kids could share a room. It could work. It would be tough, but it could work.

It may have to.

Have I mentioned how much I feel like I'm going to throw up?