Then show the receipt to the water department and some will do a one time reduction with your bill for the leak that caused it.

Keep flood insurance in mind and focus on the items that would cause your insurance rates to be higher.

This is giving me an INSANE amount of power and credibility.And Credibility is the ONLY thing that will cause your forms filled.

Board members get sued for their idiotic decisions(see above lack of skills)....and those tend to go nowhere because they are indemnified from any causes as a result of their performance, except illegal acts.Most condo fails are due to expense control. 

August can be pricey and cause issues but it has the features you mentioned.

And I am not even sure if that butt scratching was the cause of said leads.

Notary Fee Free or limited by statute, $ 15 for e-recordings.My point here is regardless of who chooses the title company, IF the fees are higher then what other title companies charge, buyers should dispute the fees.In your case, since you are paying for the Owner and Lender title policy premiums, you should take this sheet, ask other title companies to beat it and if they can, tell builder that you have a new title company.Finally, I usually recommend that my Clients go with the builder's approved lenders if it is actually a good deal for them and they are not overcharged elsewhere.I'v had several experiences where the buyer's lender, unfamiliar with the builder, end of demanding to see the builder's financials/evidence they can complete the project and the builder absolutely refuses, causing an obstacle to obtaining loan approval.Good luck.

I am specifically thinking about a two car garage that either needs taken down or some significant work to keep it (full roof replacement and retaining wall repairs immediately next to garage which is causing one wall to lean).

Always refuse partial payment as this can cause evictions problems. 

Depending where the sewer and water lines run, live roots can cause issues for pipes and foundations.Healthy old-growth is often attractive.