So.... we figured it out...

And we sent the amendment to address concerns with the property amendment. Basically:

We asked for the seller to pay all closing costs in the amount of $6,100
He didn't want to replace the windows so he offered to give us $900 more toward closing costs.
But we were like - we don't need more toward closing costs - you're already paying them all...
So we start thinking - how can we get the $.... maybe have him throw in lawn eqiupment or a bench or a chiminea...
Then we find out... closing costs will be more than $6,100 - homeowner's insurance wasn't included like we thought it was...
Then we wait for a quote... it ends up being $780 for the year (due that day) so only $120 left which, apparently, we owe one day of interest so there you go. We may actually OWE money instead of getting the $900.

So... good or bad?

Good: that we don't have to pay that $900 that we weren't expecting.
Bad: that are windows now won't be fixed.
Good: that the windows aren't messed up - they're fully operationally, it's just cosmetically they look messy because they have a white residue in them.
Bad: that we'll want to pay for them down the road and we'll have to pay for it with our own $900.
Good: Who cares? We'll live with them until we decide to pay for them to be replaced. It's only $450 a piece- I mean really... NOT a dealbreaker.

So... now we wait for the guy to hopefully agree to our amendment. He has until like TODAY because our due diligence ends today... ARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Inspectors & Contractors - woot!

Today I:

• Called 7 hardwood floor installers.
• I liked 4 and set up meetings (1 for Friday; 3 for Monday).
• Made an appointment with an inspector for Monday.
• Got with Amanda about her dad coming Monday to look at the trim and the demo between the front room and ‘pool table room’
• So now it’s looking like 1:30 – 2:30, Friday, I’ll meet with Hardwood #1. Then Monday, Austin will meet with the inspector at 1:30 p.m., then hardwood peeps will be in at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. And Amanda’s dad will come at some point in time. Yay!!

And of course…. All of this is pending a WONDERFUL stucco inspection! I do have news:

• Austin’s uncle Terry thinks he knows Kevin Duncun – we’re waiting to hear back from Kevin through our realtors.
• Terry thinks we DEFINITELY need to attend the stucco inspection and doesn't think the seller would have a problem with it. Amanda is acquiring the date/time/permission/etc.
• Austin’s uncle Terry was concerned about the roof – it had a patch. Our realtor got with his realtor and he said this:

Wendy, about 5 years ago, we had a very very windy storm and I noticed a lump in a shingle above the garage. I called a roofing guy out of the yellow pages to come check it out and he said it ONE shingle was trying to lift up, probably from the heavy storm. He removed that shingle and replaced a group of about 4 in that area and nailed them back down properly. I also had him check the rest of the roof for any issues and he noticed that the builder did not put 2 shingles around a vent pipe in the back of the garage and he installed those as well. So, the roof is fine. If you go look in the attic, you will not see any discoloration of the roofing plywood anywhere. It has never had a leak. The inspector will look at all of this as well, but there have never ever been any leaks of any kind. Thanks, Kevin

I LOVE OUR SELLER! I so hope it works out (I know – I’ve said this a babillion times). :)