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Before submitting, ask what happens if the lender’s appraisal is below your offer. Can you cover that gap, and how much deposit would be exposed if financing fails? “Clean financing” sounds attractive to a seller, but it should not mean accepting an open-ended risk. The exact protections and...

Before choosing, visit both at different times, especially an evening and a weekend. In the mixed-use building, note deliveries, smells, noise and common-area traffic. At the townhouse, look for damp, drainage issues and difficult access for repairs. For resale, ask for genuinely comparable...