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Reference Article – You’re selling your home and it comes time to get that dreaded termite inspection. It’s the Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection that homeowners fear can eat away at the price of a home or ruin the entire …  read more…

Home Inspection Clause When Buying Real Estate Investments
Home Inspection Clause When Buying a Real Estate Investment Property I recently got a property under contract in Royal Oak MI Its a nice 3 1 on a crawl space I figured there to be about 5000 in rehab costs which would include updating the … After all was said and done, the cost more than doubled up to $12k! This is why you have every house you get under contract inspected by a professional inspector or at least your contractor! Whether your wholesaling the house, …  read more…

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Bargain Hunters Can Make Themselves at Home in Foreclosure Segment of Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, Reports RE/MAX
Foreclosures will play a significant role in home sales for at least the next two to three years. The idea of getting a foreclosed home at a bargain price is enticing, but shopping the foreclosure market is quite different from buying a traditional existing home, and buyers need to understand how things work in this unique market.  read more…

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Open Question: Am I locked into doing business w/ this real estate agent?
I looked into selling my home & contacted an agent who did a comp analysis. He gave me a selling price I liked,( I didn’t like that he wants us to pay all closing, inspection, and survey fees) so I told him I wanted to talk it over with my wife (this meeting was on a Friday)
Sunday he called me and told me that he wanted to meet my wife at the property on Monday. She arrived and he already had his sign in the front yard and the photographer on the way. The house went on MLS the same day, but I never signed the contract or sellers disclosure.
I feel that I am not under any contract, nor do I owe him anything other than a testimonial that he is quick and efficient at listing.
Am I obligated to this agent for anything?
Thanks!!

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Resolved Question: Is the seller trying to bully us?
We put an offer on a house in foreclosure a week ago. Two days later, the bank (seller) stated that they had another offer and were entertaining final and best offers until the end of the day. We put in what we felt was a very strong offer: we offered the list price, and we have no home-to-sell contingency.

The contingencies that we do have are a termite inspection (about $50, seller’s responsibility by law), septic tank inspection (seller), assessment (VA provided), home inspection (our responsibility) and a seller contribution of $4k (we put $6k in the offer).

Today (5 days since the “final and best” offer), they informed us that our offers are still very close and are looking for anything that could move up the closing date or “clean up” the contract. We already have a pretty aggressive closing date, and our mortgage company may not be able to do anything faster. As far as contingencies go, we will not waive a home inspection, the VA requires the assessment. I could care less who pays for the sewage and termite inspection.

Our agent is going to tell the listing agent that we don’t feel it would be responsible to move up the closing date and that we will consider negotiating contingencies if they isolate specific contingencies that are problematic for them. We are very motivated to buy this house, but it feels like they’re just putting a feeler out there to see if they can sweeten the pot any. I’m not convinced that we haven’t already significantly surpassed the other bid. On the other hand, our offer is still about 15% lower than recently sold comps in the area.

What do you think? Did we do the right thing here? Advice?
@thekid: I’m not questioning whether they’re acting within their rights. I’m asking for advice on how to react to them.
@transfer: The home inspection responsibility is on us, as I indicated. Also, I’m not saying that they didn’t get two offers–I’m wondering what the odds are that they’re misrepresenting the other offer to squeeze more out of us.

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Resolved Question: Could anyone - an English speaker - help me and check this exercise please?
I am a foreign English teacher.I wrote an execise with sentences with Oblique Moods to be translated into English and want to make sure the translation is ok. Could anyone please check it? I would be very thankful to you.
Here it is.
Model: If only I were able to make her happy!

1. If only I could tell you the truth! 2. If only he were at home now! 3. If only I were allowed to visit you! 4. If only the situation could be improved! 5. If only I had an opportunity to talk to him on equal terms! 6. If only I could express my joy! 7. If only he could help me to avoid troubles! 8. If only you heard me out! 9. If only all ended happily! 10. If only you had the courage to forgive him!

Model: Were she more careful!

1. Were I able to afford buying this coat! 2. Were our situation not so serious! 3. Were he not such a bore! 4. Were she not acquainted with the director of the theatre! 5. Were I sure of success! 6. Were this actress given at least tiny roles! 7. Were his new book a little more interesting! 8. Were there more parks in our city! 9. Were we in Paris now! 10. Oh, were he not so egoistic!

Model: I would prefer a cup of lemoned tea. I’m not a coffee drinker.

1. I would prefer not to speak about it in Judi’s presence. 2. I wouldn’t go out so late, it isn’t safe. 3. I would first talk to him face to face. 4. I would agree to work 14 hours a day to get this job. 5. I would say good bye to everyone before leaving. 6. I wouldn’t eat so many chocolates, it’s unhealthy. 7. I would watch this film with great pleasure. 8. I would start the repair from the kitchen. 9. I would refuse to accept this dubious suggestion. 10. I wouldn’t go to extremes.

Model: I would be surprised if you noticed my new hairstyle.

1. I would be surprised if you came to work in time tomorrow. 2. He would get furious if you didn’t keep his promise. 3. She would burst out laughing if you said something funny. 4. The patient would feel better if he regularly took medicines. 5. Steve would get lost in the strange city if he had no map at hand. 6. I would get on well with my new neighbr if his loud music didn’t bother me. 7. Mike’s mother would of course be upset if she didn’t get letters from him. 8. I would quickly get rid of his accent if I had an opportunity to live in England for a while. 9. Linda wouldn’t bother you with questions if she knew what to do.

Model: If I were you, I would pull myself together and try to act reasonably.

1. If I were you, I wouldn’t get into debt. 2. If I were you, I wouldn’t get upset over trifles. 3. If I were you, I would put the flowers in the vase. 4. If I were you, I would let him understand that nobody here wants to see him. 5. If I were you, I would be glad to hear it. 6. If I were you, I would immediately move out of the apartment. 7. If I were you, I would write down his telephone number. 8. If I were you, I would invite my friends to celebrate this event. 9. If I were you, I wouldn’t believe a single word of his. 10. If I were you, I would answer his questions with great caution.

Model: But for the prices I would definitely recommend you the hotel I stayed at last summer.

1. But for the instructions on the top, we wouldn’t be able to open the jar. 2. But for the rain, we would go to the country for the weekend. 3. But for the computer program, we would have to fill out a lot of forms. 4. But for the formalities, the customs inspection wouldn’t take so much time. 5. But for yoru being late, you wouldn’t have troubles. 6. But for the low wages, she would never think of seaching another job. 7. But for his silly joke, our relations would remain the same. 8. But for the government’s support, young specialists would experience great difficulties in searching job. 9. But for trffic jams, it would take much less time to get to work. 10. But for the author’s explanations, I wouldn’t be able to understand the technical terms of the manual.

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