It also seems to me that if you go up in price point some of the neutral look is lost and standout colors and design are expected but I could be wrong about that.   

Granted most of it is trivial items but the sellers think they have just lost the deal when this 40 page report with multiple problems comes in their email.

It is a horrible disease and if it goes full blown (the day you close), you'll suffer sleepless nights, stress, lots of depressing road trips to your project, lost capital, and most likely be stuck with a rental house you won't want to own.

If they bid three notes but couldn't name it they lost.  

I saw houses and fourplexes asking for 20-30% of the 2006 prices all over while Irvine only lost around 20-25% in most areas.

When the recession hit, they lost everything (the stock tanked and they lost their job).

Also my relationships iwht my banks have a doomsday button.. if for some reason I get stuck with inventory they will give me 5 year loans to ride it through and we rent them.the builders who had their loans called in 07 to 09 lost it all no doubt about that.

Your neighborhood may transition to commercial sooner than you'd like or if you discontinue using it as a residence for whatever reason, you've lost your legal, non-conforming right.To help ease your mind, ask for a letter from the city (through the planning department) stating the residence is a legal nonconforming use.  

Never lost a dime in 15 years.  

When I lost the home I am allowed to offer any percent fee I want.