My family has a footprint in Tenn so in retirement it could be where we wind up, at least 6 months plus one day and live the rest of the year in New England.

Environmental diversity is outstanding, ocean, mountains, desert all are in the county. 

Separately there are environmental issues like lead and other things that can lead to disability in some neighborhoods.

Are they doing a phase I &II environmental?

Did you have an open line of communication with the title company such that you can bring them the liens list from auction.com:"Most liens are removed after a foreclosure property sale, but certain liens may remain.Here are some examples:Any lien recorded on title prior in time to the foreclosing mortgage.First Mortgage (if the foreclosing mortgage is a second or third mortgage)HOA or COA assessment liens (in certain states)Mechanic’s Liens (in some states)Government liens such as state and federal tax liens, city or county liens, US Government liens.IRS liens (IRS may buy the property within 120 days after sale at the price paid at foreclosure sale)Code Enforcement Liens, Environmental Liens, and Utility LiensChild Support Liens"and make sure your title insurance had coverage for these?

Here are some examples/thoughts:-Does your RE agent on the ground understand how to identify environmental waste, illegal dumping, etc.?

Tech companies are continuously moving here and establishing a footprint in Columbus as well.

Carbon footprint to get them here and the Carbon retention loss to plant them.We own 80 acres of trees and grass. 

The city where I am going has retail reducing or doing away with it's footprint, restaurants which were institutions are permanently shuttered While I appreciate his opinion, I never make it a practice of relying on a salesman's pitch.

Whole foods  Safeway and our local high end store Zupans all within 3 miles of me and since I am going in the Tesla I am not polluting either LOLmiddle road is those clubs that send you meals .. that you simply cook I tried that.. but I don't like others picking out my veggies etc.. or touching them .. and they wrap everything so it takes a bunch of time to unwrap one radish that is in plastic waste of energy and not very environmentally friendly..