That job did not included any expensive items like kitchens, roofs, siding, or more than 2 window panes. 

It’s a good time to inspect the service entry cables too, if the panel is that old, they may need to be replaced too for an additional $500-1000.

The bigger ones, are basically not answering their phones, or tell you they will call you back, but they have a big back log, and someone will get back in a week or so.So I have a huge tree branch sitting on half of my roof, with leaves and smaller branches so thick I can't even find the branch that poked through the roof, and the other side of the branch was sitting on an overhead high voltage power line, strained to the max. 

I think there will be a demand for more homes that won't be met because of the price range and people will have to commute.This will add strain to an already challenging price range- additional demand.

Yeah the house fortunately is decently insulated with newer double pane windows, vinyl siding with some added insulation.

However, Pasadena is full of older houses that need some modern amenities and features, like higher ceilings, smooth ceilings, new flooring, double pane windows, modern appliances, modern paint colors, etc. 

I’ve been subsidizing the living expenses of my disabled mother for the past year - it’s a strain financially.

You don't want to strain any relationships with the seller or else you could develop a bad reputation. 

The breaker panel is also above the sink (behind the mirror) in the master bathroom!

The home inspection turned up a couple of issues on this older home. 1) the breaker panel is located over the sink (behind a mirror) in the master bathroom. 2) there are no A/C ducts in the master bathroom.