Buyer's expectations these days (disclosures, inspection, contracts, states)
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I'm a 1st time homebuyer and consumed with HGTV's my first place. A lot of the couples ask the sellers to pay for their closing cost. Is this common? Or is it a state-by-state thing.
I'm looking to buy a townhome in Northern New Jersey and was wondering if I should ask the seller to pay for closing costs or would my offer just get rejected for that idea.
There is a huge savings shortage now, and home owners some of who need to bring cash to closing, are no exception.
So I'd say if you have enough to cover the initial costs, you're better off negotiating on price. If you don't have enough to cover the initial costs, save some more (or look into trying to get a lower downpayment). Prices (and for that matter, the inventory) in North Jersey aren't going anywhere fast.
We went over our entire house from the attic (installed new insulation and pulldown attic stairs) to the basement (new work bench and lighting). We made sure everything was in working order. Our buyer's inspector was a piece of work. Wrote on the report that she was unable to determine if there were any water leaks in the basement because it was so clean. huh???
We went over our entire house from the attic (installed new insulation and pulldown attic stairs) to the basement (new work bench and lighting). We made sure everything was in working order. Our buyer's inspector was a piece of work. Wrote on the report that she was unable to determine if there were any water leaks in the basement because it was so clean. huh???
Congratulations. You understand the value of a pre-listing home inspection. I bought and sold a property in Montclair, back when and the only thing the inspector could comment on was that the slate slab public walkway was not level.
Congratulations. You understand the value of a pre-listing home inspection. I bought and sold a property in Montclair, back when and the only thing the inspector could comment on was that the slate slab public walkway was not level.
LOL! I had something similar - inspector listed the cracked front CURB.
I am so with the giggles that the sink stopper is still not fixed ........Oh funny....It has been a three day job......( just a joke ok?.....) I'm sure not fun for the person who is trying to fix the darn thing.
I have to say that I have an extremely long ranch home, with a double and a half garage at the end. I got roof estimates that went like this 10,000 ...8,000...6,000 and 4,600. What was remarkable is that the four thousand guy had the same material. He had the same life span, architectural design. So I picked him......and they did a great job. I'd choose my own roof repair man before a Realtor would perhaps want you to spend the mid-price.
$4,600 for labor and materials to roof an-------"extremely long ranch home with a double and a hakf garage at the end ----
That price is so low I have a hard time taking your post serious.
If it was a complete tear off of existing roof........with new underlayment OSB,that is a good price. If it was just a reshingle........total rip off.Ranch style homes are easy to roof.No valleys,single story,low pitch,etc.
My house,two story,7/12 pitch,6 valleys,complete tear off,new underlayment,with frost barrier,Two chimneys torn off to roof level,with 25 year architectural shingles,all new gutters.........$5100
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Originally Posted by jeffdoorgunner
If it was a complete tear off of existing roof........with new underlayment OSB,that is a good price. If it was just a reshingle........total rip off.Ranch style homes are easy to roof.No valleys,single story,low pitch,etc.
My house,two story,7/12 pitch,6 valleys,complete tear off,new underlayment,with frost barrier,Two chimneys torn off to roof level,with 25 year architectural shingles,all new gutters.........$5100
A little odd.
Architectural shingles run 30 year, 40 year, and 50 year or Lifetime.
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