rehmwa 2 #26 January 6, 2006 Haunting isn't it? Walt hasn't provided the right opportunity yet.... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #27 January 6, 2006 QuoteEarnest money doesn't matter. Most contracts have an "attorney approval period" which gives the buyer time to back out for any reason. It sucks but it happens. Hey, when I was looking for a place, I ended up backing out on the first contract I signed because of inspection issues. My seller was pissed too, but I know I did the right thing. Attorney review lasts in most states for anywhere from three to five days (longer for new construction), but it can be extended indefinitely by agreement of the parties while they negotiate provisions of the contract. The standard practice for resales in New Jersey is for both attorneys to disapprove the contract, and to then rewrite the contract. Once that's out of the way, the next items that can get a buyer off the hook are a bad pest inspection, structural inspection or failure to get a mortgage within the mortgage contingency period. But if none of those apply, there's about a seventy-five percent chance the seller will be able to keep the deposit and an even smaller chance of being able to compel specific performance of the contract. The law works in mysterious ways. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #28 January 6, 2006 You think you've lost faith in humanity? Read this story. Holy crap. It has a great ending though. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #29 January 6, 2006 QuotePiss THEM off...paint over their g-damned kids measurements on the door jamb. And then call them up and tell them what you did. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #30 January 6, 2006 OK, earnest money matters once you are past the attorney approval and inspection periods. I guess I should have been more specific; it does depend on the contract. And I know someone who got cold feet after making an offer on what would have been their first house. Totally panicked and did not think they could afford it after going through the numbers one more time. Major buyer's remorse. With a little help from a friendly boss, they managed to get their pre-approved financing declined and got out of the contract with their earnest money. This was in Texas, and happened several years ago! And yes, in your case, maybe the cop was right, but you were probably smart not to buy from a psycho regardless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charmsdroppop 0 #31 January 8, 2006 Damn Michael, what the fuck! I'm so sorry for this "emotional fuckage" you're going thru. I've been off line for a few days and it's amazing how much happens. I will always keep a good word for ya no matter what or whenever things work out. Like everyone said, someone else will come along and I agree to frickin' paint over those G-Damn measurments. Thier loss!!!!!!!! They say everything happens for a reason and I have grown to lose faith in that but just maybe in this case.........it's a pisser but you'll be OK. Catchya later, your friend Paquita Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #32 January 8, 2006 Dude, I'm so sorry for that. I recommend you drink tequila and think on it in the morning. And tell Chuck and Katie I say hello. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #33 January 8, 2006 QuotePiss THEM off...paint over their g-damned kids measurements on the door jamb. OMG, I'm PEEING my PANTS on that!!! LMAO!!!!! I'm getting the paint out TOMORROW!!! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #34 January 8, 2006 QuoteQuotePiss THEM off...paint over their g-damned kids measurements on the door jamb. And then call them up and tell them what you did. Definitely! I knew I liked you guys for a reason! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #35 January 8, 2006 Alright y'all, thanks to everyone who gave me a good laugh, and gave me the sage advice to just roll w/ it and not get my panties all wadded up. You all rock, and I love you. Except squeak. I hate you. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #36 January 8, 2006 QuoteHaunting isn't it? Walt hasn't provided the right opportunity yet.... shit! I almost missed the picture! Good on ya! That's going up in our next "Home For Sale" flier! Thanks! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
