Ya'll aren't gonna believe this... (for sale, property, appraisal, homeowners)

[Giesela]

Well its been quite a journey with you and that home and your brother. I hope this is it, the deal, done!

[otterhere]

"My guess is the lawn guy or someone in the family is here illegally. And most of the money is under the table."

You're confusing lawn guy with the next-door neighbors. No; lawn guy is as American as...well, the Constitution. Just poor money managers, like many Americans today.

I hear Inheritance Man bought a biga$$ pickup truck right out of the gate so, yeah, he's yet another poor money manager. Lifelong renter, so likely has no idea what to do with it. I hear he's off making lowball offers on more expensive houses, again asking for furniture to be thrown in.

We may meet again before it's all over!

[otterhere]

Originally Posted by Giesela

Well its been quite a journey with you and that home and your brother. I hope this is it, the deal, done!

You and me both!

[SFBayBoomer]

Originally Posted by otterhere

We've come down $40k from what our first of three realtors considered fair market value nearly ten months ago.

$40,000 is nothing where I live, especially after ten months. What percent drop is that?

[LifeIsGood01]

Originally Posted by SFBayBoomer

$40,000 is nothing where I live, especially after ten months. What percent drop is that?

I think it was around 33% for the OP. They are asking about $85K now.

[otterhere]

Originally Posted by so954

I think it was around 33% for the OP. They are asking about $85K now.

Correct... We started at $124k, which matched comps, although our house is nicer and has more land.

[fumbling]

hope everything works out!

[otterhere]

Thanks, all; no termites... One inspection down and two to go...

[LifeIsGood01]

Originally Posted by otterhere

Thanks, all; no termites... One inspection down and two to go...

Don't stress out too much, FHA just requires livable conditions, such as something a renter would find. No exposed wiring, or missing outlet covers, plus the roof needs to have at least 3 years of life left I believe. It's mostly a safety check, they don't do a full inspection, mostly a safety one. As long as it's not a distressed dilapidated place you should be okay.

[otterhere]

Hope you're right; thanks! It's been a week since we signed; when is this supposed to happen? My realtor seems to be just waiting to hear...