Once I knew that my condo was really under agreement, I went overdrive into “search” mode. Even with a three-month rent-back, the clock had been ticking, and I was very mindful of that. I started making offers almost every day, but none were accepted. (And they were good offers! But this is what happens in a seller’s market.)

Here are a few:

#21502276
6 Fairway Lane, West Falmouth
$175,000

#21502374
45 Highfield Drive, #5, Falmouth
$349,000

I saw this almost the moment it came on the market, but dismissed it because I prefer larger condominium associations; end units with exposures on three sides; and one-floor living. However, three days later, when the pickin’s were so slim, I decided to take another look. This time, the outstanding location in the middle of downtown, and on the same street as Highfield Hall and the bike path, together with a reasonable asking price, overcame my initial objections. I put in an offer – but so did three others. One of them, not me, will be the new owner.