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Postby **slowpokerhino** » 31 Oct 2010, 13:22

Well, as many of you know we've been in limbo with our home since February. We've tried to do the "right thing" & hired a mortgage lawyer and were able to get a short sale offer.
However, the bank (Wells Fargo) has been unwilling to accept the offer without getting a substancial (and unreasonable IMO) amount of money from us. $17500 cash or $600 a month for 5 years. Ain't gonna happen.
After 6 months of negotiations the buyer has backed out. Can't say I blame them. The forclosure date is Dec. 13.
To make matters worse, my wife lost her job last month and has been unable to find a new one. My salary covers the bills as long as that doesn't include a mortgage or rent payment.
Hopefully she can find something before the forclosure date or we're screwed.
To those of you who believe in the power of prayer (as we do), I ask that you put my family in your prayers.

Postby **BNS** » 31 Oct 2010, 13:38

Very sorry to hear about that and really hope things work out for you very soon. Life can turn around in a hurry, for better or worse, and we tend to take our good fortune for granted.

Postby **surfnorthwest** » 31 Oct 2010, 14:12

Sorry to hear this, so many people having a tough time and unfortunately we haven't even seen the bottom of the housing market yet. Will keep you guys in the prayers, hang in there.

Postby **Vinny** » 31 Oct 2010, 15:56

Everything can turn in a blink of an EYE!
One day I am riding on a fat Harley Electra Glide Ultra,nice house,nice own firm....and one year later with all these stupid 'crisis' thing people don't spend money on "luxurious" stuff and...company bankrupt,sold the house,Harley gone,wife gone.... So it can turn! But even in this shity situation,it can also turn...good again! So never give up and keep the faith!
This song keeps me on the right track ALL the time, over and over again :

Kongels · Postby **Kongels** » 31 Oct 2010, 16:06

Bummer man, I hope things work out the best for you.

Postby **Spotted Dog** » 03 Nov 2010, 06:26

Good luck, wish you the best

Postby **HappyBlues** » 03 Nov 2010, 12:06

I'll pray for you. Cheers.

Postby **LivewireBlanco** » 03 Nov 2010, 16:14

You're in my prayers Slowepoke. Hope things turn out for the better soon.

Postby **slowpokerhino** » 03 Nov 2010, 18:23

Thank you guys. Very much appreciated.

Postby **TonyC** » 05 Nov 2010, 10:56

You're in my prayers as well Slowepoke. Even if we've never met or really know each other, we've been chatting around here for some years and I know in my heart you're one of the good guys on this planet. It always hurt me when good people suffer. I really hope for better times for you, and for your country. The finance market really screwed up this time... greedy bastards.

Postby **slowpokerhino** » 05 Nov 2010, 16:40

Thank you Tony, that's very kind.
This is the only place I'd even consider posting anything even slightly personal.
Even though none of us here really know each other, I still feel a genuine friendship with the members here.

Hell, I "talk" with many of you more than I talk with my "real" friends.

The good news is that this mess is almost over and it looks like we'll be starting the new year with a fresh start.

Postby **bluesbrother** » 06 Nov 2010, 12:37

[quote="slowpokerhino"]Thank you Tony, that's very kind.
This is the only place I'd even consider posting anything even slightly personal.
Even though none of us here really know each other, I still feel a genuine friendship with the members here.

Hell, I "talk" with many of you more than I talk with my "real" friends.

The good news is that this mess is almost over and it looks like we'll be starting the new year with a fresh start.[/quote

I wish you all the best my friend.
I never posted on forums really and certainly not personal but when
my father died two years back all you guys supported me and i am
still most thankfull for that !!!!! I guess i am the kind of guy that is
too proud to show my emotions to my wife, family , and friends
probably a result of a too tough life.
God bless.

Postby **SteveD** » 06 Nov 2010, 14:14

Hey Slowpoke, as long as you've got your health and your family, life has a way of turning things around for the better too. I wish you mucho mojo bro.

Postby **tramp** » 07 Nov 2010, 17:30

Man, what an awesome forum! I was saddened to read your post slowpoke and then completely lifted by all the responses! I can't imagine another forum being as great as this!

Best of luck dude! I hope it all works out for ya.

Postby **slowpokerhino** » 17 Nov 2010, 20:18

Just wanted to update.
Found a rental 3 blocks away. Sign the lease tomorrow, start moving in Dec. 1. Lost about 500 sq. feet but will get to keep my music room!
Rent is half what my mortgage was.
Still no job for my wife but she's making progress (getting interviews). Should be okay through the end of the year before I have to start seriously selling gear.
A big thank you to Green Manalishi & to everyone for their well wishes & prayers!

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