[Rick Lee]

I must have gotten really lucky. The house we just bought was listed as a short sale for $344k, which we offered. Bank countered at $350k, we said $346k and they agreed. Several months later they finally approved the short sale and we started moving forward with inspection and appraisal. House appraised for $332k. Bank agreed to $332k immediately and that's what we got it for. Sometimes they are rational.