You are past the 6 month period so you should be good using the new value. 

I appreciate you both for the quick responses. 

I just bought a house at a sheriff's sale, but the owner has a history of foreclosures and coming up with the money during the redemption period.

Can anyone help refer me to a lawyer that has reasonable prices and a quick turn around.

This isn't something most agents like to hear and you'll weed out those looking to make a "quick buck" or get the "easy client" because they'll stop responding. 

This way you get to build a quick relationship but then they know they can’t be super high on their pricing because they know they are competing

People here are extremely friendly and visitors are treated well, but if you plan on sticking around you best acclimate quickly and whatever you do, do NOT try to change anything.

I get CC'd because my property will get a lien if he never pays.He's almost late with rent each month past his grace period but has never been assessed the 50.00 late fee payment.

A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.

The seller accepted the offer after trying to negotiate, but myself and my partner stood firm at our offer, citing the lack of permits for the additional living space so it doesn't officially count.Also I figured I could use my due diligence period to get more info from the building department which is what I did.