However, a few months back I spotted a listing for a house in Royal Oak, MI.

Don't think you'd get the DA to file, but probably enough of a bargaining chip to get all your earnest back and be able to walk relatively whole.

Based on my experience so far, I would recommend the following people/businesses:Realtor: Jeff Todd (Keller Williams Paint Creek)Broker: Tom Ciosek (Lakeside Advantage)property Manager: AG Management in Royal Oak Please message me for more specific details and I wish you the best of luck!

I also think some of this is the result of several chip manufacturers planning new billon dollar plants in the Phoenix area.

If you have a group of independent contractors doing the work they do NOT respect the work of the prior person and will not care if they chip the new flooring, etc.If you know and trust the contractors, let them get the permit. 

Some lenders will allow this -- particularly in states that have a lot of severe weather or mountainous terrain.2) Put down a "chip and seal" road, in which you put down tar and then aggregate on top.

It looks like it's been well maintained on the inside; the outside has paint chipping) I anticipate learning more during an inspection. 

@Jay Mersfelder sounds like you have some chips to play with to accomplish your goals.

Might be good to do research on how much it is locally to maintain that type of tub like fixing cracks, touching up chips etc...Porcelain cost more but lasts longer but can need glazing from time time as well so research that to locally for longer term care.  

Other things they look at is emergency lights, loose railings, chipped paint, cracked walkways that may be a trip hazzard, self closing self locking doors, fire retardant paint on wood panel hallways just to name a few..