Answer: YES, Burchette should prevail.
Explanation: Considering the content and facts in the narrative above, both Burchette and Bleluck could be inferred to have gone into a verbal agreement even though it was not expressly written. However, the contract both parties had showcased mutual consent of the two parties and both parties have taken steps towards executing the agreement, these is evident with the down payment made by Burchette and the withdrawal of the payment by Bleluck, before Bleluck decided to collapse the deal due to a higher bid. Therefore, with the evidence above Burchette should win if he files for damages against Bleluck.