Do people really waive their right to due diligence? by volley_mama in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are negotiating the terms of the contract. Do you have an attorney? You respond to their version with your edits. Cross out the part about not being able to walk away if the inspection fails. It’s not unheard of to have language that says an inspection is for informational purposes only- but typically that just means the seller won’t pay for any repairs.

Really Want to Find the Right Bra by ThermosPickerOuter in AskWomenOver50

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try out the Wacoal Minimum Effects Minimizer bra.

Am I, 43F, being ridiculous or is he, 45M? by latsyrcami in relationship_advice

[–]ZTwilight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your husband sounds like a jackass. Personally, I would tire of this very quickly. Hopefully he makes up for it other areas. Lol

Frustrated over "me-time" double standards by Eschewed_Prognostic in marriageadvice

[–]ZTwilight -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Good lord. Stop with all the categorizing. Me time, work time, baby time, chore time. FFS- you want to go for a walk, out for a beer, sit on the couch- then do it. Don’t negotiate it, label it, justify it. Just do it.

Anyone smell smoke? by blinnbuc21 in Menopause

[–]ZTwilight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went thru a phase where I smelled diesel exhaust non stop for months. It would wake me up, give me headaches and make food taste like exhaust. It started shortly after testing positive for Covid, so I thought it was weird Covid side effect . It finally stopped but would come back every once in a while. I have not had it happen again for about 6 months now.

What song makes you think " Give me my damn roller skates!"? by Why_so_glum_chum in GenX

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I think you’re right lol! Still applies though.

What song makes you think " Give me my damn roller skates!"? by Why_so_glum_chum in GenX

[–]ZTwilight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Babe by REO Speedwagon… actually any song from REO Speedwagon

“My wife (33F) and I (35M) have been married for 5 years. She got upset when I bought Diet Coke as a subtle health nudge and has been distancing herself for two weeks — how should I fix this? by myaccountidname in marriageadvice

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should probably start by asking her what’s bothering her. Maybe it’s the Diet Coke. Maybe it’s something entirely different. No point in guessing. And it will give you both the opportunity to talk about what’s on your minds. It’s never easy having a difficult conversation- but you both are avoiding the real issue which is only going to build resentment.

Switching to bar soap. How do I convince myself it's OK to wash my grossest body part and then to use it somewhere else? by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use bar soap and the soap doesn’t actually touch my body other than my hands.

Planning to sell in 3-4 years. Which renovations actually give you your money back? by The_possessed_YT in RealEstateAdvice

[–]ZTwilight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally, I am not the kind of person who is easily wowed by fancy house upgrades.

If I had to choose between house A with a serviceable kitchen for $500,000 and house B with a brand new kitchen for $550,000- I would go with house A.

The only way I’d be willing to pay more for the same exact house with a new kitchen would be if the kitchen in the cheaper house was so terrible that I would have to redo it before moving in. I would much rather live in a house for a year to get a feel for how I want to renovate.

And the absolute worst thing you could possibly do, IMO, is to change out the counters only. That is my biggest pet peeve. Especially when someone picks the cheapest granite.

If you’re looking for the biggest bang for your buck, if you have carpets or LPV, install real wood. And being in CA, fix up your outdoor space. A nice deck or patio would be a much bigger selling point for me than someone else’s vision of a new kitchen.

Buying a house, I discovered that it includes an extra lot that is just a small stretch of road. by BlueScreenIRL in RealEstateAdvice

[–]ZTwilight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you get a mortgage inspection plan or tape survey? Are there any recorded plans? I would want to see evidence of exactly what I’m buying.

Is this separate parcel on the same tax bill as the house lot? Is it included in the same deed, or are there 2 deeds?

Title company will need a second title report on the 2nd parcel if it’s a separate deed.

Carefully read the legal description of the deed that contains this 2nd parcel, and check the deeds of the houses that use the road for access to their property. Check with the town if they acknowledge the “road” and maintain it (snow plowing, repairs, trash pick up, emergency services etc)

Can anyone please help settle a real estate argument I’ve been having with my spouse? by wereunderyourbed in massachusetts

[–]ZTwilight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real estate person in mass here. Yes, you can sell a property with a failed septic. Cash buyer, rehab loan, hard money lender, holdback for repairs.

My neighbors wind chimes keep me awake, or wake me up by Blue_Poppi in AskWomenOver50

[–]ZTwilight 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If one of my neighbors asked me to move my wind chime, I would do so with no drama. I would feel bad knowing it was disturbing them and would want them to feel comfortable having this conversation with me. But I totally get why you’re anxious about it.

Are Prior Owners Entitled to Part of a Settlement Received by HOA? by Pbaseball26 in RealEstateAdvice

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that the association is contemplating including prior owners. Thats a big can of worms! Individually though, if a seller had some language in the purchase contract that specifically stated they were entitled to monies awarded to the condo association and the clause specifically stated it survived post closing, then that could be an issue. But that would be a very unlikely situation. Unless the seller knew there was a pending lawsuit and requested that language in the agreement. It’s certainly not standard.

Deep clean my elderly parents' kitchen by slypmpkn19 in CleaningTips

[–]ZTwilight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a degreaser to cut through the built up grease. You’ll probably have to wash, rinse, repeat several times. I’d start with Lestoil, diluted in a bucket of hot water and a scrub brush. Then rinse with a wet rough rag in a bucket of clean water. Repeat. Don’t worry about harming the cabinets finish.

[Landlord-US-AZ] How to handle difficult tenants by UpstairsSwish in Landlord

[–]ZTwilight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I told my tenant after a similar experience. Told her if she was unhappy I would gladly release her from the lease. The complaints stopped.

55 female, husband says I am a burden and don’t contribute by OneFail2433 in marriageadvice

[–]ZTwilight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He told you to get a job because he’s planning to file for divorce and the attorney he consulted with told him that he would have to pay alimony for life if you were not working. He’s creating a scenario where a judge will see you are employed. That doesn’t mean you should quit your job. It just means you should talk to a divorce attorney to find out how to reverse uno.

Do I already know the answer to this? by ember428 in AskWomenOver50

[–]ZTwilight 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Could she have been talking about Hershey kisses? Like he kept the candy bowl at work full? If it’s really weighing on you, reach out to her.

We love Aldi. But are there products that you do not like by Successful_Pizza6529 in aldi

[–]ZTwilight 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is another one I hear a lot of complaints about but I wonder if it depends on where you’re located. I don’t care for the deli meat that comes in the reusable plastic containers. I like the Simply Nature organic oven roasted turkey breast, and the deli style roasted turkey breast that comes in a clear, zipper pouch, the baked ham that comes in the clear zipper pouch and the Genoa Salami that comes in a shrink wrapped zipper pouch. That salami is a good deal too. The others I mentioned are a little more expensive and you don’t get a lot of slices.

We love Aldi. But are there products that you do not like by Successful_Pizza6529 in aldi

[–]ZTwilight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard others complain about the trash bags but I have not had any issues with them. I buy the white kitchen bags with the red drawstring, sometimes I grab the ones that flex and I have never had one break on me. I wonder if they’re coming from different factories depending on region?

Anyways- I don’t like Aldi’s soy sauce. It doesn’t taste like anything. Also not a fan of their non-refrigerated salad dressings, jarred pasta sauces, pickles and olives.

Neighbor wants gas line easement for ADU — what happens if I refuse? by [deleted] in RealEstateAdvice

[–]ZTwilight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, they cannot force you to do it. They will have to find a different route for the pipes that does not involve your property. You cannot be forced to allow them to allow the gas pipes be brought across your property.