Crunching the Numbers...

There's no way I can afford what these folks are asking for this house. But the couple of real estate-savvy people I've talked to says that they are going to HAVE to come down quite a bit; there's no way they're going to GET what they're asking, in this market, in this area. And I don't think they've had any bites.

My tactic is going to be to offer what the comparables SAY that house should be worth, which is rather lowballing them. BUT! If THEY would be willing to owner-finance me, then they would stand to make A LOT in interest, bringing their "price" much closer to what they're asking, over 3 years.

I have a call in to the realtor, now. Waiting on him to call me back. Cross your fingers, your toes, your eyes...

This is a kick-ass house.