George,I would suggest taking the ethical dilemma out of it and agree to purchase at a nominal interest rate that satisfies the law, protects the seller from penalties and still gives you a great deal.I have negotiated several deals where I could get 0% interest, and actually did get 0% on one of my first deals.

They threatened the riots if he didn't get the dnc nomination and they're doing it again.

Thanks for the nomination @Michael Lee!

(NOM Comp stands for Nominal Compression, but this isn't important.)

But if you want a very detailed inspection report, and bid, a little more, but $500 seems excessive.For a walk through that's simple and won't require a lot of time, I think they should do it for free or a very nominal charge, with the hopes of getting the job.

They nominate one project per year to the state.

The end buyer "nominates" you to buy the property on their behalf.  

Pretty nominal sum. 

Normally it’s a nominal amount though, think 10-20 points.

Contractor will modify a few things to make it work......for a nominal fee.....AGAIN way more than you ever saved on mark-up for that item.