Tag Archive for: home repairs

Appraisals: Cosmetic vs. Structural Issues; Why Appraisers Often Don’t Call Out Cosmetic Issues

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We recently had a purchase involving an older property and the buyers were concerned because the appraiser did not call out a broken window pane and some torn floor coverings. […]Read More

Condition/Foundation Issues – How To Handle?

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Agents often ask us about properties with condition issues and last week was no exception when an agent was looking at a property with major foundation problems. In light of […]Read More

How To Buy Before Selling Current House

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We often have buyers who want to buy a new house before selling their current house. They often want more time to move, more time to fix up their current […]Read More

Seller & Lender Credits; Can’t Exceed Closing Costs; Repairs; Rules

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We thought it was time to repeat a few basic, but very important, guidelines in regard to seller and lender credits. We’ve had numerous delays in recent weeks because of […]Read More