OK, maybe I'm NOT buying a house

[TrogL]

Just had it appraised and it came in under what the vendor (my landlord, a real estate guy) is asking because the appraiser spotted some problems.

• New roof in three years.
  
• New front steps basically NOW!
  
• New water heater now (more for the insurance company than anything else)
  

So the realtor/vendor is saying he's got another buyer and they're coming tomorrow. I'm not ready so I have to stay up all night unpacking boxes and making the place somewhat reputable and rip out my nice new light fixtures and put his old crap back in.

I really didn't need this.

[2Design]

1. might want to keep the boxes packed - new landlord - at higher

price = higher rent

[LisaLynne]

2. Ugh, I'm so sorry!

But, it's good that you got an honest appraisal. I bought my house and the appraiser and inspector both said everything was fine, but the roof was total crap. I had to replace it within a year. Yeah, I know I could have taken legal action, but ...

Anyway, good luck if you do have to find another place. I know how stressful having your living place up in the air!!

[Droopy]

3. Damn, seems like the owner could have negotiated with you

Something like fix the roof and I'll give you your asking price. I had to replace a water heater and it was only $500 installed. I don't know about the steps.

[TrogL]

4. The steps i can do myself

I just not in the middle of winter.