My mother accepted a contract on her house today. It went for $385,000. That's $16,000 over the asking price. There was a biding war between two contracts so she accepted the best one. The highest price for a one and one half bath house in her neighborhood. She goes to closing in less then a month. I'm very glad it went quickly and for such a high amount. I'm not at all bothered by the fact that she sold her house. My brother, however, is totally pissed off that she sold it. Maybe he's got some childhood memories that he can't get over. I remember different things I guess. I remember planting a tree and a bush with my mom when I was much younger and they are now both very tall. I'll remember things like that as well as family gatherings but I don't think I'll miss the place like my brother will.