Housing update

[milod]

May whatever decision you make be the best for your future.

 

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[stein]

What Milo said. God is the highest authority, so ask him.

 

As for accepting the offer, I might point out 2 things (if your agent has not). You can accept the offer, with a concession the seller pays prepaids (there is a limit to how much they can pay now, I think to the tune of 2500).

 

And/or, you can accept the offer with money for items to fix. Such as an allowance for a roof. Definitely ask for an allowance for any items the lender will require, but it doesn't always hurt to ask for items you think it might need. Keep in mind, often the fixes will be required to be done as part of escrow if it is written up that way.

 

Just ideas, please do not take it as gospel.

[G McBride]

NIce that they are negotiating with you and counter offering. Good luck with your decision. I think you were given some sound advice about accepting with some concessions given for repairs such as the roof you mentioned will need replacing and you might ask for a decorating allowance to bring it into this century.

[Californiaman]

Counter again. Unless it's a final offer from the seller.

Maybe they'll pay for the closing costs.

I say counter at $65,000.00 or go $68,000.00 with closing costs.

Good luck Scott.

[EVOL!]

I would ask Zeus. He is the god of gods.

 

And good luck with your offer. Hope it works out for you. The offer/counter offer period is always a nervous and exciting time.