I thought it was low but felt like there was something else I couldn't put my finger on.

Someone out of state doesn't understand local dynamics and have their finger on the pulse of local trends.

Fingers crossed! 

Fingers crossed on the roof repairs and HVAC.  

Fingers Crossed

fingers crossed

If you give a story and point fingers with accusations..

John, I am not too familiar with the official definition of war zones, I have always assumed an area is a war zone if:(1) As I drive through it, all the passengers in the car have a sudden desire to lock their doors...(2) You wish you have a weapon with you, if not, one of those "club wheel locks" you had back in the 80s might help a little...the female passengers finger through their purse to check for their mace or pepper spray.(3) You pray your car doesn't break down, you would never stop to fill your gas tank even if your dash says your gas tank is empty.(4) You check how many bars your cell phone has, you pre-dialed "911" just stop short of pressing "CALL".If some of the above are true I call it a war zone.

I'm making my 1st offer on a rental property tomorrow so fingers crossed!

I can make the decision and the deal is that I have a finger on the money, that if things go south that they follow instructions.And, while this may not apply to you Amy, but applicable, when you have family involved you need to take greater care.