I do not use tape, I slam the mud in there like plaster, all the way into the lath, which takes a week to dry out.

I actually had them come in and save the day on one of my deals that was blowing up when the buyers funds went dry less than a week before closing! 

We have called a dry wall crew and paver for the driveway.

I don't use berber because if they drip dry clothes or such on berber...it stains (even if there's no pet) and will clean up, but when it dries the original stains will ALWAYS be there.

During the boom years when almost anyone could get 100% LTV owner financing largely dried up compared to times gone by.Think of it this way.

Should I tear it off and put up new dry wall, paint over it or tear it down and put up new?

They want $15k and it's on 1.75 acres, they classify it as 'lakefront' property for some reason even though it's really on some little dried up pond (or so it really looked like) to me.I got more info + pictures on this property at the bottom of the post.

Tell the person who bought a house in a booming area in 2006 and ended up being unable to sell and unable to move when the jobs dried up and see what they say.

If you do, don't put carpet in the basement until you are absolutely sure it's dry after heavy rains and use mold resistant dry

This is for MLS listed properties.Something like a plumbing leak or loose handrail is easy to spot and pretty cut and dry, I wouldn't bother bringing in an inspector or contractor for it, just specify the repair be made before closing, you get a price reduction, ignore it and repair after closing or get a credit at closing for the repair.