House-hunting has not gone well. I thought if I was free to not have to choose an area for employment, I would have good pickings. But, it's just a bad market for buyers, as investors send their tentacles out anywhere the least bit desirable or affordable. Not good for sellers either; so many are clinging to what they have in fear they won't want to finance the new place at high interest rates and higher prices.

Often the only affordable listings in any given town are the 'problem' homes, or junky cosmetic flips not worth the money. I hope SRS' brother has better luck in New England and a big pot of money to work with. On the up side, if you're in a home, that's paid for, or has a low payment, you're a winner!