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Jan 29, 2015
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Breaded Hamster
Do some research (ie, not CB) - find out what you can do about the driveway.
Being under contract myself, I can understand the pressure you are under. You might have an option.
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We are under contract to purchase a house. A couple issues came up...
annapcoug
1/29/15 7:08pm
wow, how big is this lot that the driveway is shanking off 18 and 35 feet?
TN_Coug
1/29/15 7:13pm
The owner bought two lots, joined them, and built the house on the original line
annapcoug
1/29/15 7:15pm
here is some advice: Time to walk.
TN_Coug
1/29/15 7:17pm
Some better advice: Don't walk, run. Call now and get out of the contract.
TN_Coug
1/29/15 7:19pm
This is the kind of stuff that will haunt you. If you ever try to sell it will
chitchatfan
1/29/15 7:23pm
You had me at termites. I would look for something else.
BIG XII Coug
1/29/15 7:14pm
Start parking on the section of the driveway that overlaps your property.
Kama'aina
1/29/15 7:14pm
Can you give me more than get out now? Personal experience? Reasons?
annapcoug
1/29/15 7:22pm
you will never be able to tear the driveway up
TN_Coug
1/29/15 7:24pm
You can get out of the contract. I would.
Bravescoug
1/29/15 7:17pm
Get out! Now.
TrueAndBlue
1/29/15 7:20pm
You're a better man(person) than I, if you stick with it.
BYUALWAYSNUM1
1/29/15 7:22pm
Can you give me more than get out now? Personal experience? Reasons?
annapcoug
1/29/15 7:23pm
These problems will have an effect when you sell the house
chitchatfan
1/29/15 7:29pm
That driveway will cause issues if you ever want to sell
cougarmeister
1/29/15 7:48pm
How long have the neighbors had the driveway? Every state is different, but you
patentattycoug
1/29/15 7:26pm
even it if isnt legal the owner of hte other house will likely be able to tie it
TN_Coug
1/29/15 7:28pm
RE: even it if isnt legal the owner of hte other house will likely be able to
85fan
1/29/15 9:33pm
Do some research (ie, not CB) - find out what you can do about the driveway.
Breaded Hamster
1/29/15 7:26pm
It depends on what state he is in. However, one thing that will be true no matte
bluebloodedcoug
1/29/15 7:47pm
Pretend these things don't matter.
HoustonCougar
1/29/15 7:33pm
I'd start looking for a different place. those are too big of risks for a house
Cougar8Duck
1/29/15 7:34pm
when is your due diligence deadline
TonyStark
1/29/15 7:35pm
RE: We are under contract to purchase a house. A couple issues came up...
Heinz57
1/29/15 7:39pm
Find a place to rent until summer when more homes will be available
chitchatfan
1/29/15 7:42pm
I wouldn't worry about the termite issue -- just get it treated
HuntingBus
1/29/15 7:53pm
Make sure they agree to cover the cost of a full termite treatment. Meaning they
Passive Sloth
1/29/15 8:42pm
Sorry to say, but I'd be out of that contract tonight.
Alister Mackenzie
1/29/15 9:15pm
How about... have the plot lines adjusted?
Breaded Hamster
1/29/15 11:57pm
I would walk. If not, drop your offer by at least value of that land, because it
rcbyufan
1/30/15 1:10am
With respect to termite damage, you can't see it unless you open up a wall.
WDaddy
1/30/15 4:31am
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