Puts a whole new spin on home inspections and remediation for environmental issues.

Escrow does not release EM funds upon default of the contract, even if such remedy is outlined in the contract.  

While it isnt my place to judge what lesson they should learn or what it should cost them, it is my place to ensure that i take care of me and my own so that I AM in a place to give back and help those who need it.It appears that your friends made some poor decisions and if they were in a place to remedy the situation on their own, they would do so.

It won't fund til tomorrow but I may as well update while I'm excited haha.Brandon Turner So Final Numbers on Duplex:Sales Price: $54,900Seller Concession 2%: $1,098Final PITI: $355/moInsurance from NREIA: $59.07/mo (Special Replacement Coverage, $1m/2m liability) Seller Replaced both furnaces with brand new 80% Efficiency Rheem Furnaces (Cost him $3,000)Inspection revealed some mold in the basement due to a leaking pipe which was remediated and the pipe was fixed.

The seller is trying to screw over the buyer by *FORCING* him (with the threat of losing the deal) to pay for a service the buyer clearly wasn't interested in.The property may have needed pest work done, but I can't imagine what $8500 in pest remediation entails.

The bank's only remedy would be to unwind the sale, I believe.

That could definitely be the case...again, just not enough info...Just to give an idea of where my numbers came from:We turned this:http://www.123flip.com/house-pics/the-rookie-house-before-picsInto this:http://www.123flip.com/house-pics/the-rookie-house-after-picsFor this:http://www.123flip.com/house-35-budget-recapThe house was about 1300 square feet, so that was about $30/sf (and we spent about $3000 on mold remediation in that price).

An example of a reasonable accommodation by creating a remedy plan to preserve the tenancy.

When figuring costs, here are some things to consider:- Many jurisdictions will require permits to demo a house- If permits are required, a Demo Survey will likely be required (and other surveys/tests)- If the houses are old, you may need an asbestos survey- If there is asbestos, you'll need to pay a remediator to remove- You'll need to pay for labor to demo as well as haul-away and dump feesYou can probably find a company that will do all this turn-key for you for not too much more than what you'd pay to piecemeal it.

The courts of Oregon will make you go through a Judicial foreclosure to remedy a default so for sellers these are terrible in this state.