Here is what I have in my purchase contracts:"Buyer shall have seven (7) days after acceptance (the “Inspection Period”) to perform inspections, environmental inspections and/or tests of the Property, at Buyer's expense.

I've been speaking with the general manager of a major commercial construction firm (who also happens to be a good friend) and that was also his primary advice: make sure all of the environmental factors are addressed.

I am in Maryland where the state and the county I live in are historically ahead of most parts of the country in adopting new codes and environmental regulations.  

Borrower would require the following amount of cash to close $309,000 Purchase Price-$231,750 loan proceeds$77,250 Down payment requiredPlus:$1,160 Lender Fees (0.5% of the loan amount)$6,900 Brokerage Fees (3% of the loan amount)$3,500 Legal Fees (Lender and Borrower side total Estimated)$2,500 appraisal Costs – if not completed and if one is required$3,500 Phase 1 Environmental Cost – if not completed and if one is required$17,560 – Estimated costs Total capital required approximately = $94,810My question is what are typical costs for Lender fees?

I will be getting documentation stating the cleanup occurred doing phase 1 and phase 2 environmental. 

Some states and counties will condemn properties used as meth labs for environmental reasons.

Have an environmental hygienist do a test to rule out mold growth. 

I left the Police Department and went back to school in order to use up my POST 9/11 GI Bill:A.A. in Behavioral ScienceB.S. in Emergency ManagementCurrently I work as a Environmental Health & Safety Manager for a large hospital.

Are the major employers leaving town, environmental issues, etc?

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