Can/should we sue? Listing lies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is cray cray. Wow.

I think she's funny. Also if someone called me a moron, I'd call them a loser too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP is cray cray. Wow.

I think she's funny. Also if someone called me a moron, I'd call them a loser too.

Several very nice people gave her substantial, factual answers. Then she retorted like a child -I could practically see her tantrum through the screen. At that point, you've proven yourself to be a moron.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm a real estate attorney. You have zero chance of winning a lawsuit. Sure, if you call several different attorneys, I'm sure you'll find one who will take your case. All that you'll end up with is wasted time and a pile of legal bills.

Regardless of what the MLS said, you had the opportunity to inspect the house on your own (not to mention, the MLS listing surely came with a disclaimer that information is not to be relied upon). As there were 9 other bids on the house, and presumably, your appraisal came in at the contract price, you paid FMV and haven't lost anything. You need to move past this and find a way to enjoy your new home.

[Anonymous]

OP here.

First of all, I'm going to dispel one big myth that everyone keeps repeating. I'm NOT A LADY.

You can have a husband and still be a man. So stop calling me a b8tch or whatever. Start on the gay slurs. By the way PP, moron has been taken.

I get that posters keep saying that I have gotten several "thoughtful" answers. I guess they are "thoughtful" by DCUM standards.

It seems, by the way, that you cannot take anything the LA says as true. Ever. But an anonymous poster on DCUM blabs something, it has to be true and asking for verification (where they got that info) makes me a moron, fruitcake, b8tch, etc.

Thanks for the pasted in caselaw. Also thanks for the little lecture at the end. I ignored it, much like how most people ignore you (which is why you hang out on an anonymous forum all day!). Sorry, had to keep my b8tch rep intact.

I still haven't gotten any answers as to whether multifamily homes include the basement into their taxable living space. IT seems strange to me that you wouldn't be taxed on that square footage, but maybe the trick is you're taxed on the income it generates so they don't tax the space? I am calling someone in DC government. All the links etc have been for single family homes. Which... not helpful. Not even for a moron. I'd appreciate a link showing that SFH and MFD are taxed under the same rules, but I'm thinking not.

I really appreciate the people who were pep talking me "your home seems great! don't be mad!' You guys are awesome. IT is an awesome house, and maybe I'm stressing over nothing. But then again, what can you expect from a moron, fruitcake, honey/sweetheart?

I am getting the appraisal today and will definitely check out the square footage. By the way, snaps to the people who can calculate square footage using their eyes! IT seems calculating it is more than just measuring the house, but some people are able to do it just by looking at an open house. Something tells me you should go into appraisals. OR real estate. Not hanging out in anonymous forums calling people b8tches.

And I called my agent and asked him to send out some independent person to measure the house.

Also thanks to the gem who gave me a lawyer's name (like I requested in the beginning!). I'm going to call him once the appraisal/measurements are done.

Thanks guys! It was real.

[Anonymous]

OP, I was giving you the benefit of the doubt because I thought perhaps you had pms or were going through pre menopausal nuttiness! Hahahahaha!

Joke's on us!

[Anonymous]

A million eyerolls OP, seriously. You are still a whiner with more money than brains.

[Anonymous]

OP, this should be a lesson learned. Don't post on DCUM unless you've got full on spar gear ready. With that said, I think you've been given fair info. You sound determined to go legal. Putting your money towards an addition would be money better spent than paying an attorney. But, I'm just a fellow DCUMer, so what do I know....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So you think the painters are experts. Maybe they are stupid and you are getting a discount for painting services.

I am going to have my painters do the home inspection, repair my car and provide marriage counseling.

This. My mom told me that her house wasn't underwater because her mechanic told her. True story... Mom. I love you, but your dementia is getting worse.

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This is SO HILARIOUS! Attractive AND Funny! It's NOT weird AT ALL that you spend all your time on anonymous forums.

Pot meet kettle

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

First of all, I'm going to dispel one big myth that everyone keeps repeating. I'm NOT A LADY.

You can have a husband and still be a man. So stop calling me a b8tch or whatever. Start on the gay slurs. By the way PP, moron has been taken.

I get that posters keep saying that I have gotten several "thoughtful" answers. I guess they are "thoughtful" by DCUM standards.

It seems, by the way, that you cannot take anything the LA says as true. Ever. But an anonymous poster on DCUM blabs something, it has to be true and asking for verification (where they got that info) makes me a moron, fruitcake, b8tch, etc.

Thanks for the pasted in caselaw. Also thanks for the little lecture at the end. I ignored it, much like how most people ignore you (which is why you hang out on an anonymous forum all day!). Sorry, had to keep my b8tch rep intact.

I still haven't gotten any answers as to whether multifamily homes include the basement into their taxable living space. IT seems strange to me that you wouldn't be taxed on that square footage, but maybe the trick is you're taxed on the income it generates so they don't tax the space? I am calling someone in DC government. All the links etc have been for single family homes. Which... not helpful. Not even for a moron. I'd appreciate a link showing that SFH and MFD are taxed under the same rules, but I'm thinking not.

I really appreciate the people who were pep talking me "your home seems great! don't be mad!' You guys are awesome. IT is an awesome house, and maybe I'm stressing over nothing. But then again, what can you expect from a moron, fruitcake, honey/sweetheart?

I am getting the appraisal today and will definitely check out the square footage. By the way, snaps to the people who can calculate square footage using their eyes! IT seems calculating it is more than just measuring the house, but some people are able to do it just by looking at an open house. Something tells me you should go into appraisals. OR real estate. Not hanging out in anonymous forums calling people b8tches.

And I called my agent and asked him to send out some independent person to measure the house.

Also thanks to the gem who gave me a lawyer's name (like I requested in the beginning!). I'm going to call him once the appraisal/measurements are done.

Thanks guys! It was real.

But you are taking the word of the painters (who just LOOKED at it) right?

[Anonymous]

Well, that was entertaining.

The OP is a fruitcake.

What has changed from the first time you viewed the property to now? Nothing, it is still the same house.

You are arguing over a 1000 square feet, that's a lot of square feet and it is hard to imagine how you could have missed this difference...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP Look on the bright side- DC Georgetown- you beat out 10 ( or 15?) other bids. The value is there, you didn't overpay unless there was a huge difference between your escalated bid and the one before. Probably not. Probably not a 25% difference. Do you really think all of the other bids were based on the LA's square footage calculations? Take a deep breath and realize that you have a hot property. I don't see where you have been harmed in this transaction.

+1

It looks like a beautiful house, OP. At the end of the day, if it meets your needs and you paid fair market value (which IMO you did if you won a bidding war), then you just move on and just enjoy your new home. Do you really want to spend this much negative energy on this when you could be planning out the reno and putting some love into the house?

ps Please post some "before/after" interior pics - the listing only had an exterior photo.

[Anonymous]

Please report back - I'm still curious if the listing was right or wrong. I had (perhaps mistakenly) assumed that taxable space was never a basement area (finished or not)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.



I still haven't gotten any answers as to whether multifamily homes include the basement into their taxable living space. IT seems strange to me that you wouldn't be taxed on that square footage, but maybe the trick is you're taxed on the income it generates so they don't tax the space? I am calling someone in DC government. All the links etc have been for single family homes. Which... not helpful. Not even for a moron. I'd appreciate a link showing that SFH and MFD are taxed under the same rules, but I'm thinking not.

My point prior is it doesnt make any difference how taxable living space is calculated by the taxing authority as in the listing it says "sq feet", not "taxable living space". You assume they need to be the same number but they dont.

[Anonymous]

I want to see the listing? Link?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear OP Look on the bright side- DC Georgetown- you beat out 10 ( or 15?) other bids. The value is there, you didn't overpay unless there was a huge difference between your escalated bid and the one before. Probably not. Probably not a 25% difference. Do you really think all of the other bids were based on the LA's square footage calculations? Take a deep breath and realize that you have a hot property. I don't see where you have been harmed in this transaction.

+1

It looks like a beautiful house, OP. At the end of the day, if it meets your needs and you paid fair market value (which IMO you did if you won a bidding war), then you just move on and just enjoy your new home. Do you really want to spend this much negative energy on this when you could be planning out the reno and putting some love into the house?

ps Please post some "before/after" interior pics - the listing only had an exterior photo.

Nevermind. Found the interior photos. Looks great. I assumed a big reno since it is "as is". Why are they selling "as is" - I'd be more worried about that. Structural issues?