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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before you made an offer, you could see the driveway was cracked and the furnace was old, no? Is the chimney a safety hazard? Lots of old houses are not up to current code. You sound like a typical first time home buyer![/quote]

People always say that, but it’s hard to notice stuff and buyers don’t know what to look for unless they happen to be home inspectors.
In addition, it’s a negotiation and each side has a right to do the best they can.

This is a lot of work and VA is a non-disclosure state. I’d walk. I’d also worry about leaks and mold because most of the houses this poorly maintained have that problem and because the chimney is in such a poor shape. We found everything to be a lot more expensive than the inspector estimate (a multiple) plus a hassle.

Frankly, in this market the seller would be foolish to not give the buyer closing costs. The buyer is smart and has an upper hand. The sellers had plenty of time to hustle. Buyers turn!

OP take your time. Interest rates will go down and more houses will come on the market.[/quote]

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