I would try to negotiate something like paying them $1500 and then negotiating an amount to go back and do the punch-list items which might be another $1000.Yes, in my example you are paying a little MORE than you anticipated, BUT scopes of work are often not detailed enough to be 100% clear to all sides.

Regarding your false statements our team is fully committed to setting realistic expectations with clients, including clear communication about furnishing budgets, timelines, and anticipated returns.

However, we are much further behind in construction than anticipated, and the lender just reached to us to let us know that they can no longer continue funding because our loan just expired. 

It has not been an easy process for them and has taken a lot longer than the anticipated dates.

What is anticipated legal costs?

You’d want to sell and buy before any anticipated appreciation. 

If things goes the way I anticipate, Austin will be probably my 3rd largest position in size but primary financial position. 

I don't anticipate it anytime soon but yeah that is my strategy.

If she wants to protect herself, tell her she can record the inspection with pictures, and you will give her a signed copy of the inspection sheet.Honestly, if you anticipate the charges to be less than $500, I would refund the deposit and be done with her.

Our supply of homes for sale on the MLS has been steadily increasing for several months, so I don't anticipate that price will start to increase until later in the winter.Right now is a great time to buy, with less competition it's a lot easier to get seller concessions to cover closing costs and interest rate buy downs.