Down but not out yet...

[Karen]

Sorry, no good update at all. Met with my lawyer today and she advised I do not pursue getting a home at this time. So that dream is on hold now for a while longer, sorry Cali and Diego. I'm pretty concerned, upset with the turn of events in this never ending settlement nightmare.

Did she give you any idea of how long you will have to wait until your ex's stuff is off your credit report? And is there anything you can do to build even better credit now?

[sasvermont]

I am a firm believer that owning a house is not always the answer for everyone or all situations. Hang in there a while longer. The housing market is going to be stale for quite some time.

Your dogs will be fine, too. They only need you and a happy you.

Chin up.

I would look for another financing company/bank/community credit union/owner mortgage.

I hope your ex rots in hell. Sorry. But I do.

Your Mom has all the right to say no. If I were your Mom, I would have said yes. All Moms are not created equal!

Chin up, chin up, chin up. You can pick your friends but you cannot pick your relatives.