My wife and I wanted our own house. To buy a house this time, we contacted a real estate agent. We found a house that was for sale by owner. The seller was also building a new home. The asking price was a little high, but our agent was aware that he was trying to sell before taking out two mortgages. The seller was very strict on the price and would not budge. Our agent, in turn, asked us to back off and simply wait. The house had been for sale for a while, so things were getting crucial for the