You cant say what was or wasn't done factually, because you didn't witness it, which is a good thing.

The entire process can run from $5k-$100k in severe situations (I've only witnessed one such repair cost that high).

In the last two years I've witnessed many new businesses open up and many businesses are doing really well.

Though it takes time, you'll be able to witness the neighborhoods firsthand.

And the state law already provides that in both Upset and Judicial Tax Sales, the Realty Transfer Tax is based on the assessed value, no matter how low the actual purchase price might be.In one case I personally witnessed, an old abandoned factory building was sold at Judicial Tax Sale. 

Witnessing the rapid rise in real estate values in Westchester County this year, we knew now was the time to sell. 

Should I wit until i put away 20k more?

Hence the disclosure codes and statutes set in place to prevent such akward scenarios.Like the previous agent points out, even the buyers agent hearing and countering offers initially secretly on his own property - unbeknownst to client that agent is also principal - would not be scandalous in some agents eyes because before they accept the offer, they will 'counteroffer' their pokerface disclosure just like you've similarly witnessed firsthand.Keeps Dept of Real Estate busy issuing misdemeanors, suspensions and such from time to time after investigating details of iffy transactions all the time.

And you never know the state of mind of these people so it's important to keep your wits and be smart to avoid bigger problems.

@Ivan Barratt  I've been witnessing the boom of investments and were looking for a way on how to capitalize on the phenomenon, you did it!