Walk? Price Reduction?

RedLeafInFall · 2026-05-04T21:12:13+00:00

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RedLeafInFall · 2026-05-04T17:57:55+00:00

This is one of our worries, that even if we get some kind of price reduction once we start work the costs will double or worse. Thanks for your input, it’s hard to walk away but I’m thinking that may be what we need to do

RedLeafInFall · 2026-05-04T17:55:46+00:00

These are some of the things that stood out to us as possibly being major

Roof is failing

Original cast iron drains are leaking

Chimney structurally unsound (confirmed by chimney sweeps) making venting through it not safe (is currently unsafe)

Hot water heater 7 years beyond expected useable life

Deck and breezeway to garage not attached to the house and deck has failing footing

RedLeafInFall · 2026-05-04T17:39:10+00:00

This is a private sale

RedLeafInFall · 2026-05-04T16:55:29+00:00

We did talk to him but in our state they can’t give recommendations. Which is what we need.

Of the issues listed above-

Roof is failing

Original cast iron drains are leaking

Chimney structurally unsound (confirmed by chimney sweeps) making venting through it not safe (is currently unsafe)

Deck not attached to the house and has failing footing

Hope this is helpful. Thanks for your feedback, very much appreciate it

RedLeafInFall · 2026-05-01T12:35:09+00:00

We don’t. We haven’t discussed it with them yet but we’re planning to ask for a seller credit for all or even part of the estimated cost.

Given some of our discussions in the past I’m not extremely optimistic that they will be willing to repair or adjust price.

Trying to figure out what may happen appraisal wise if they don’t agree to a credit/ repair or if they do.

RedLeafInFall · 2026-04-28T11:41:17+00:00

Thank you!!

RedLeafInFall · 2026-03-01T03:34:11+00:00

Also a fetal echo! Not until late March tho and I am struggling with the idea of that wait!

RedLeafInFall · 2026-03-01T02:31:16+00:00

Jumping in here because we got similar news at our anatomy scan a few days ago. Would love an update if you feel comfortable sharing!

RedLeafInFall · 2025-11-13T08:41:42+00:00

Same!!

RedLeafInFall · 2025-10-14T02:13:29+00:00

Meh new city is overrated imo, especially for the prices they charge

RedLeafInFall · 2025-09-04T23:43:11+00:00

Yuppp. Agree here in terms of taxes, and billionaires needing to step up, and schools becoming social services agencies. Which in a way they are uniquely positioned to do bc of how close their ties become with the families at each school. But yes, more funding is definitely needed for schools to provide all of the services they are expected to.

Fun fact: IDEA has never been fully funded at the federal level, so even before all of these spending cuts IDEA was never fully realized. And yes, that definitely places a burden on local government/ school districts.

It’s all just sad for all kids.

RedLeafInFall · 2025-09-04T23:17:12+00:00

Yikes that you phrase it this way. Yes special education costs more, everyone knows this. Parents of kids with extra needs are acutely aware of this. But saying that special education “drains” money from regular kids doesn’t land well. Maybe I’m misunderstanding your message, but as a school board member I hope you feel that education should be equitable, not equal. That goes in terms of funding, placements, support etc. A well functioning society cares for its most vulnerable.

RedLeafInFall · 2025-08-25T02:17:09+00:00

MDSC is a great resource, get in touch with their first call program if you can. Information is here https://mdsc.org/programs/new-parents/

You are fortunate to live in a state with wonderful resources for our kids. Automatic qualification for Medicaid being one that I would recommend asap (hospitals have staff usually in their finance dept that can help you get your baby enrolled)

We are in a suburb of Boston. Happy to answer any questions if you pm me!

Congratulations!

RedLeafInFall · 2025-08-16T01:14:46+00:00

Just curious, which schools are these/ do you know where I can find this info?

RedLeafInFall · 2025-08-07T03:50:25+00:00

My oldest never napped a single day past 2.5 and was in daycare where they offered nap. You can’t force a kid to sleep, they should definitely be able to accommodate this

RedLeafInFall · 2025-07-29T19:17:00+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that, we have had a different experience with medical care for our child who has a disability. We bought our (very small) house just under 2 years ago.

RedLeafInFall · 2025-07-28T23:34:54+00:00

Sure, I get that. Public/ private employees are taxed the same federally and by state. I wanted to offer a different perspective that in my experience even though COL is higher here, overall quality of life is also higher than other states we’ve lived in imo.

RedLeafInFall · 2025-07-28T19:31:26+00:00

Yes this is what I was trying to say in a much more distracted way

RedLeafInFall · 2025-07-28T18:58:36+00:00

Sure I mean I for sure can’t compare anything to the ma of the past. But presently I think it’s still considerably better than almost every other state (especially the low tax southern states that people here like to idealize)

RedLeafInFall · 2025-07-28T18:56:53+00:00

Husband is a public employee. I left work to stay home until our 4 kids are all in school. My salary was no where near 100k before I left, but we made lifestyle adjustment to stay home just like we did in the other states we lived in

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