I don't want to argue with you, but you are simply not correct here.

We then wrote/signed an addendum to each contract that proposed a $1500 credit at closing to fix issues instead of accepting that their handyman would do it.We were surprised to get a cancellation notice from them at this point, and are now in a position where we are arguing that our original contract is still valid, we wish to proceed with purchase even if they do no repairs and give no credit, and they can say that they are not going to do any repairs based on inspection report, but they cannot unilaterally cancel the sale (without incurring damages).They and their agent/broker think that they can cancel the contract because they believe that our addendum was a counteroffer, and so this nullifies the original signed purchase agreement. 

This is not "something for lawyers to argue over" it's spelled out in detail in the statute.

Some will argue about the expense of PMs. 

Account Closed  again I am not arguing the fact that transferring ownership of property subject too an existing mortgage is illegal.. in fact it is not.. and again your not hearing my point of view that its dangerous for a seller .. you simply refuse to acknowledge the risk to the seller. and point back to the ninth circuit..

Those who don't buy the hype -- or at least want to temper expectations -- would argue that much of the "upside" is already priced into Journal Square listings these days.

@Bob Bowling if I told you the sky is blue, your the type of person who would argue the fact that it is light blue.  

Ken McIlroy points out in the ABCs of Real Estate this is essential in establishing professionalism when approaching owners of off market property.It does not appear one exists in file place.Thanks in advance.

I'd argue that 2009 was worse but the whole place, even down through Akron/Canton, was a mess.

Although, this is less expensive, I am still concerned with the tenants arguing that it is not measuring their actual usage.