SO Bummed!

Joe and I looked at a house yesterday that had the coolest lay out I have ever seen. The materials were vinatge, but looked like good quality and were in pristine condition. The upstairs had a very spacious living and dining area, 2 finished bedrooms and bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and storage room. There were TONS of neat built ins and the view through the picture windows was incredible. The basement had a large family room and four bedrooms which were only partially finished and needed flooring, ceiling, and new windows, but it had great potential. There was also a third bathroom and shop area down there. We thought we could make an offer on it since the price seemed high for the basement not being finished. We both loved it and talked to our contractor friend this morning. He had been through it last year and said it was the BEST built house he has ever seen and that he didn't need to come through it to give us his opinion. We called our agent, and asked her to move forward with an offer. She called the agent who listed the house and called us back a few minutes later with the bad news that it was already pending and the people had offered FULL price. It had been on the market for one day! I am so bummed. Now every other house we look at is going to stink...(Sigh).