I think its possibly causing some leak when it snows or rains, you can see the wood filler coming out in the second pic with some paint peeling off, appreciate if you can let me know how to address this gap along with the wood filler.

My house is the lowest point on the property and though it hasn't rained since we moved here in April, neighbors have told us it can be an issue during heavy rains. 

Next is the question "how do I find a deal", and personally i think people over complicate it but I am a rain-maker so I can hold such thoughts.

Since there is no sale on a refinance, they are using their best judgement to determine what the value should be if it sold, so you can end up with inaccurate appraisals at times.

We still wait for the judgement next week to get possession?

@Peter MorganHi Genny,It just occurred to me, are there any products that enhances balcony roofing sort of an extra projection like a baseball cap to ward off piling snow or rain water that falls directly into the balcony?

Keep searching and walking properties until you find the right deal. 2021 has been crazy but don't get caught out in the rain if the market shifts for unknown reasons.

LewisThe older I get and the more experiences that have shaped my being the more I have grown to understand that value judgement is necessarily rooted in both tradition and some deep narrative and the individuation of those charged with providing benevolent constraints masquerading and protection from one’s ignorance.

If we tell them "use your best judgement" or "when extreme conditions are present" they always seem to go overkill.

background - after almost a month of rain, original wood floors in SFH started to buckle due to moisture and poor condition of subfloors (pier and beam foundation).