Dear So and So

[Reesha]

I'm surprised they bailed on you, Beth. After my inspection, I went back to see if the seller would repair some of the things the inspector found... and they did! I wonder if they are first time buyers.

[indysteel]

Oh, that sucks Beth. I'm sorry. Selling a home is so stressful. Perhaps they got cold feet and used the repairs as an excuse. With my last home purchase, the sellers had to refuse to repair major defects before I was free to walk. Perhaps with your next offer, you can have the home inspection condition worded in such a way that makes it harder for the buyers to back out of the contract.

[bmccasland]

I'm surprised they bailed on you, Beth. After my inspection, I went back to see if the seller would repair some of the things the inspector found... and they did! I wonder if they are first time buyers.

Yup, first time buyers. They were OK, but apparently Mummy and Daddy Dearest got in a few cents and scared them off. Inspector said the house is in good shape, and the two major issues won't be a problem after repairs. My realtor says that often the parents ruin the sale for 1st time buyers. Most folks tend to forget about the maintenance they've had to deal with over the years - somehow they want new and shiny but don't want to pay for it. Or they have no idea of market prices and remember paying $50K for a "nice house" which now costs two or three times that.

[crazycanuck]

Dear Cousin D,

It's hard to belive 22yrs has passed since you left us so suddenly . I'll never forget you as you made the beginning of my teenage years more bearable .

I raise my glass in memory of such a coolio dude!

C

[Owlie]

Dear neighbors--
Cut the fireworks. It's annoying.

[jessmarimba]

Dear neighbors--
Cut the fireworks. It's annoying.

I'm so with you.