All good things come to those who wait. And drop their price.

979 Lake Avenue (Merry Lane, actually, way up north), asking $1.099 million, has a contract, a year-plus after being listed at $1.450.

It’s a nice house, but needs work. I was asked for a price opinion back before this was listed and I suggested a price just below a million; the owners opted to go with an agent who advised a higher price. That happens frequently in this business, so no hard feelings, but ultimately, a house will sell for what it’s worth, not what some agent promises you it’s worth.