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Old 11-16-2009, 03:35 PM
 
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Whoa. You first asked this question on here in FEBRUARY? And you STILL don't have an answer?? Seems like you're asking in the wrong places. It's almost been a year!
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Old 11-16-2009, 04:08 PM
 
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can a bank say no way due to some type of "range" of tolerance for a foundation?
range of tolerance is a tricky number to come up with. find one engineer who says 2.5" is ok with no visible cracks and for five bucks more you can find one who will say no deal.

is the bathroom part of the original structure or was it added on/converted at a later date?

how close is this large tree thats draining the groundwater?

is this a slab foundation?

i have more questions but ill stop for now.
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Old 11-16-2009, 04:27 PM
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Generally speaking, the only thing a bank knows about the property is what comes back on the appraisal. If the appraisal makes no mention of the slab drop or if it indicates it is typical for the area, you more than likely won't have a problem which may be case if, as you say, doors/windows operate ok and there's no evidence of other problems. I may be wrong, but I don't believe the bank sees the inspection report, engineer's report(unless one is recommended by the appraiser) seller's disclosure or mls information.

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Old 11-16-2009, 04:36 PM
 
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the only parties allowed to see the inspection report are the ones who purchased it. if they wish to show it to anyone it is their choice. the inspector cannot release that info to anyone else. I would assume something similar with an engineer report, but may be wrong. seller disclosure and mls i have no idea about.
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Old 11-16-2009, 04:41 PM
 
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If there is nothing visible in your house - sticky doors/windows, no cracks etc. then how did you found out that you have a foundation drop?
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Old 11-16-2009, 05:29 PM
 
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If you're contemplating selling a house with a foundation problem, and you want to make repairs before putting the house up for sale, make sure the contractor will give you a transferrable warranty. If a problem with the foundation crops up after the sale and the warranty has been voided by the transfer of ownership, the buyer is going to think you got someone to to do a quick fix just good enough to get it past the sale process and inspection, and they might end up taking you to court, or at least trying to.

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is this a slab foundation?
The OP stated the house is 22 years old. In San Antonio, that is virtually guaranteed to be a slab.
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Old 11-16-2009, 06:26 PM
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Actually, a 2" drop depending on the size of the house is not that major of a drop. I'm presuming that's from the very front to the very back?
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