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A useful order is: known bills due around completion, essential moving costs, urgent inspection items, emergency savings, then furniture. Don’t reserve money for decorating while the first three figures remain uncertain. Once the inspection arrives, separate defects that affect normal use from...

What do you know about the seller’s motivation? Ninety-seven days matters less if they are in no hurry or have already rejected similar offers. Ask the agent whether timing, certainty or price is the seller’s priority. Also attach current financing proof and give a clear but reasonable response...

The inspection findings should drive the split. Ask for estimated remaining life and urgency, not just a list of defects. Something marked “monitor” belongs in a future maintenance plan; an active leak or unsafe electrical issue affects whether you proceed, renegotiate or walk away.