While this doesn't have a direct impact on home prices today, it puts a significant amount of data in the hands of consumers which could inform (1) home purchase decisions, (2) price negotiations, and/or (3) flood insurance.

- How often are they named in lawsuits (check court records)- What do they bake into their builds that the average consumer won't ask or care about, simply because they are build-nerds (in terms of energy efficiency, structural integrity, etc).

Some will do 6, but they are fewer and further between these days.

By the way, what did you sign on the listing agreementAll that being said, Realtor Code of Ethics (assuming your agent is a Realtor as not all agents are Realtors) requires carrying out the fiduciary responsibility to their clients and putting their interest above their own...Interestingly, the National Association of Realtors puts out statistics how residential properties which are marketed with less than a 2.5% cooperating commission have drastically fewer showings (I vaguely recall 66% less approx, but this later last year when I read it).I know most people won’t believe me when I say I don’t let it affect my business.

The per-unit costs are higher and there are fewer units across which to spread fixed costs.See if you can qualify for a low-down payment conventional loan.

The upper on this up and down is the pricier and time consuming part.My electrician's thing is he likes to do real damage to the sheet rock because sheet rockers are cheaper than he is.

Thanks in advance :) Only her name is listed as the owner on the assessors office by the way...I think estates is one of the most time consuming types of deals to consummate.

But I was wondering due to the circumstances with fewer people buying houses, if lenders are being more flexible when it comes to pay stubs and job requirements? 

This may seem time consuming, but once you've done it for a few units in a specific community, then you can start using $/SF capex numbers (keep in mind these numbers won't be accurate for other communities, if the HOA covers different things).

There’s no need to stay in an overpriced home with fewer amenities.