[Personal] Shot down again

This morning we tendered our third offer on another house, and by afternoon we already got the impression from seller agent that it won't be enough. My offer price is $45,000 over the asking price, which itself isn't exactly low.

At this rate I would be in an apartment forever.

Update: There was a counter offer, and we had to add $20,000 in order to qualify. We added $21,500 but still came in second. This is a time where I don't want my lucky number 2!