House not sold

So, Wednesday we found out that we hadn't sold the house.  The supposed buyer of the house was a member of some branch of the armed services and was stationed in Korea.  He looked online at many houses and his mother actually visited the houses in person.  Then he offered us a contract. He had a preapproval letter and was dependent on getting a VA loan.  After trying to accommodate him multiple times by extending the closing date (once even to may 15 when we would be out of state having a baby), his loan disappeared.  So, we are back to square one.  A bit frustrating but obviously something else should be happening. I also had to call the owner of the house next to my sister and tell him, which we then agreed to end that contract.  So, we have no contracts-to sell or to buy.  Maybe that is best.  The home inspection found multiple problems with the house next to Julie's.  AC/heat only half worked.  Many plumbing and electrical problems.  All of that can be fixed, but would be easily have the money and time with a new baby?  That house is still an option.  We also looked at a house near Joy and it is significantly cheaper.  It appears to be in much better condition, but it will need a LOT of cosmetic work.  The owner right now is Albert Chaffoo, a former conductor with many symphonies, including the London symphony and his (now deceased) painter wife.  Kinda a cool love story.  He is really old and moving to live with his son on the west coast.  Her paintings were throughout the house-beautiful.  And there was a composition in progress on the piano.  Just like the aura that a house of artists has. So, we might put a contingent contract on that house at the beginning of the week.  But now we are waiting for a sunny day to take new pictures of all the fun things that we've done to upgrade the house.  So, I'm optimistic as usual!