OK, the house.
We want it.
The seller's not making it easy on us, though.
The septic is failing. It still works, but it's not in compliance with applicable codes, and it will need to be replaced within the next 2 years.
The seller has indicated that she will not pony up ANY funds toward that expense.
I think that's bullshit.
I know the sale's tight. I know she owes very close to the asking price. However, I also know that she already stripped out about $60K in equity from the place within the last five years. So I don't really feel sorry for her.
But all of that doesn't really matter. What matters is what we now do in response. Counter with halfsies? Give her the under-the-chin italian finger snap and a hearty "vaffanculo"?
I don't know. Boo. I hate uncertainty.
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Walk away - sans finger snap - and get your property ready for sale. If the house is still available when your house is ready to be sold, then it is meant to be. If not, then you are in a better position to review all of your options.
Just my 3 cents.
I need a bloody and my feet are killing me!
Tee hee! I was just thinking about how much I'd rather be sitting by the pool than sitting in front of my computer. Now that you mention it, I'd rather be drinking a bloody than this lame-o diet coke, I'm sucking on, too.
BTW, I did some checking, and a new septic would cost somewhere around $16-17K. So yeah, I'm leaning in the direction you suggested.
that is ridic! she knows the septic is a huge liability....
i also say walk-away and maybe she will reconsider her action!
Oh, gosh. It's so hard when you really want a place. My vote, though, would be to walk away from a difficuls seller.
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