That is the lifting costs of many of the projects in this neck of the woods.   

As I stated, if this is a problem in your neck of the woods why not ask the buyer to provide a list of their lender's demands prior to contracting?

This adds huge re sale value to properties in my neck of the woods (about 300%-400% return for this ticket item).

In my neck of the woods, it is illegal to park a vehicle on an "unimproved surface" (like your front lawn), and it is also illegal to have an inoperable vehicle parked in front of your residence.

Would you:A. sell a property ....specifically the one that is on our street which we have realized is a pain in the neck to be so close to tenants.Mortgage is 166K, resale will be about 260k.

I didn't reply to this immediately, as I had to think about it awhile.After pondering the topic over the weekend (While I may or may not have had a few libations to loosen up my thinking muscles), I came to the following conclusion:1) Tell him to get lost.2) Realize that what he's doing is asking you for an nonspecific change order because he is over budget and doesn't know where.

These are commonly known as "equity sharing" in my neck of the woods and I know one local guy that does this regularly with sellers.

Thanks J.There are some other properties in my neck of the woods around 1,950 sq ft built in the 80's with no water damage just outdated.Asking 39k and I can get in the 20's most likely.Resale in the 100's.

For a long time we were running neck and neck with them for the worst foreclosure ratings.

I am having an extremely difficult time finding serious cash buyers in my neck of the woods in South Mississippi.