In addition, individual states often soften the requirements for real estate salespeople and brokers who are licensed in other states, or offer reciprocity.

You may choose to soften it more by saying you want to make sure nothing is wrong.Some people would take a little bit colder and more formal approach.

I have a water softener, but haven't always had one, and I've only flushed it a few times.

@Aaron Mazzrillo The phrasing in my post was to soften the question and to point out you are not correct.

If you have a softener or filtration equipment like an iron filter, it'd likely be best for you to setup a quarterly PM from a local water treatment company to ensure your filters are changed out regularly and salt is added to the brine tank - especially if you have a boiler.PM me for a couple references of companies that work in the area...my family's business is in water treatment for commercial and industrial applications in the Midwest, but we have a couple companies we refer residential folks to.

That will probably soften for a couple of years with more availability. 

There is money to be made even during these softening times.

Austin, Texas - small multifamily, fix and flip, or turn key sfr's.The purchase market is softening while the rental market continues to boom.

If the property values in your market soften, if the tenant moves in and destroys it, fire, earthquakes, floods, hail, hurricane, another lock down requires you to keep a non-paying tenant - honestly anything - and my position in the property is at jeopardy.

LO's close your eyes for this next part -- i do know of a broker that would refund you like this post-closing. its because they're trying to soften the blow by at least making the cost go away, but in order to do it the right way (flipping to borrower-paid compensation and reducing their fee) it creates a logistical nightmare for compliance purposes. much easier to just cut you a check post-close, but it is a big no-no. sorry you're dealing with this. i would confirm on the locked LE/ Lock con about the pricing from your lock. if its in writing they should absolutely honor it. if not, your best option is likely to close anyway and then you can write them a really nasty review. people would love to know about 'bait and switch' tactics.best of luck!