And the issues normally surfaces during settlements are just like you had described.That is why whether we purchase or refi, we never allow SETTLEMENT to take place on Friday afternoon.

You'll probably still end up with a range of cost per sq ft, not of home but of surface.

I know that on the surface $217 in that neighborhood on the buy side is too high, but that is only counting the finished sqft, add the 720sqft we finished from the basement and you have a much much better deal here. 

The hairspray only works on non pourous surfaces like glass.

The scratch is filled in with the wax, blending it into the rest of the laminate's surface.

After the moisture problem is fixed, a mold remediation company can essentially clean the joists to remove the surface mold and then spray with an anti microbial solution to help prevent it from coming back.

These tenants on the surface seem wonderful.

The heart pine will be tongue and groove, the width might be anywhere from 2.5 to 5 inches or so, and if you sand that bottom surface you would be able to see the wood for comparison with some of the online photos of heart pine. 

When we purchase a property, we always look into what permits have been pulled in the past to better evaluate the value and integrity of the structure and it's surrounds.You wouldn't need permits for aesthetic elements such as: Cleaning, painting or refacing cabinetry.Replacing cabinet knobs and drawer pulls with simple, modern hardware.Installing new countertops on existing cabinets.Replacing backsplashes.Updating lighting fixtures.Updating plumbing fixtures.Replacing floor coverings.Painting over existing interior and exterior surfaces.

Just because the carpet looks good maybe due to cleaning or spot removal, remember carpet is porous surface will allow air or liquid to pass through it.1.