Condo fees are going up and one would think that would make prices drop.

Has anyone had an experiences when a tenant damage the interior  property and left, what would be the right procedure to take, or its not worth it to deal with attorney fees? 

You'll have to eat the fees or sell the home. 

He just took a job out of state and is needing to sell the property, but has very little equity and when fees are factored in he would likely end up needing to bring cash to closing.

Either your sister is confused, you misunderstood what she said, or she is trying to coerce you into paying her PM fees.

We're seeing an unfamiliar clause and wanted to verify that we're not making a mistake.The broker asks for a $500 fee (they say they reserve the right to retain/charge in its discretion, in any non-closing event to cover for its services).Is it common for a broker to ask a $500 fee out of the EMD in case we back off the offer?

Realtors can compete on commissions, or even offer a flat fee transactional rate for service. 

In most cases, the owner/possible seller would want an option fee paid up front to entice them to entering into the option to purchase agreement, so assuming that is the case, would enter into the agreement with a pretty firm plan to purchase and not lose that option fee. 

Everything verbal was to get me to sign there hidden intentions contract and to as time went - purposely break the contract allowing me to believe I could pick the availably showing times when in the “contract” said home has to be available. 

Along with the FHA loan, check out the loan from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA).NACA was formed in 1988 and provides an affordable option for potential first-time buyers:✅ No down payment✅ No closing costs or fees✅ No mortgage insurance✅ No consideration of credit score✅ Below market fixed interest rateThere are several requirements to be eligible, starting with attending one of their workshops.https://www.naca.comI wish you all the best.