All Forum Posts by: Jose Ortega

Thanks for your replies above. I bought the property after all. The reason I was reluctant is because the facade of the houses is the same in the block which creates a sense of uniformity. Now the street looks a bit like a broken tooth. I have no idea if or when they would do new construction because they left nothing. Sometimes, they leave the shell, not this time. No permits on L&I. Oh well, time would tell.  

Thanks, Paul. Checking the L&I website was a good idea. The house had several violations for a while, so I am assuming they are finally doing something about it. There are no construction permits for new work, but I guess is better to not have a house, than to have a house with open walls. Is not the adjacent house, is two doors over one side. 

Hi, I am buying a row house tomorrow. I was not aware that the second house to the Left was going to be torn down, I discovered this when I drove by. Is there any recourse to stop the purchase without losing my deposit?

Also, assuming I buy this property. How much the appraisal would be affected if any? I am not sure if the house is going to be rebuilt, or if the shell structure is going to remain a shell (they left only part of the facade that has original stone).

I am trying to BRRRR.