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That is the predicament Reddit user @vagabrother is currently facing. He submitted an offer for a home, he and his family are excited to be homeowners and live in their own place. However, the inspection came back and it's not as cut and clear as they would like. They need to replace five or six windows completely, and some of the floor in the kitchen due to water damage. As stated previously, these are not dealbreaker repairs, they're simple and not a big deal when it comes to homeownership. However, it is costly, somewhere close to $10k of repairs.
So what should they do? Should they resubmit a lower offer, subtracting what they would have to spend on the repairs? Should they keep their offer, but make it clear it is only if they fix those things? They are afraid that the seller will simply, move on to the next offer. It seems to be a dog-eat-dog world out there when buying a home these days, so what should be their next move? Well, @vagabrother's first move was to ask Reddit users on the subreddit r/FirstTime HomeBuyer and now current homeowners are chiming in with their advice.
Want to read some more first-time homebuyer drama? Check this feud out between previous homeowners and new homeowners over pool supplies.
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