We got an offer on our house, but…

it’s low.

I get to go meet with my realtor in a few minutes to work out a counter-offer.  The trouble is that their offer was only around $1000 more than we have left on the mortgage, ideally we would cover the rest of the amount needed to secure the mortgage on the new house.

I have the cash, but it would be nice to not have to spend it on that.  I know in this economy I’m lucky to have an offer, however I can’t help but feel like all the repairs and inclusions were for nothing more than breaking even.  That stinks a little, but I suppose those things were what got me the offer in the first place.

At least, that’s what I’m telling myself!