Well, I guess it is not happening, not now. The owner of the house I wanted well, she wanted more money once again. But what was most concerning is that once again, she removed the clause that there was no known problems with the mechanics of the house "to her knowledge". Since she removed this clause for a third time, I believe there probably is a problem with the house and she knows it, thus making this house a concern. I had already offered her money at the high end of what the house is worth. I had told my agent the night before I increased the price once again and put the clause back in, that if the owners were going to counter offer again, that was it. I do not play games. My agent asked if it was ok that the owner's agent sent me an email with the agent giving that info. NO. The agent is not the owner so what can the agent possibly say? My agent said that I was free to do two inspections even three of the house. NO. Now why would I do that? If an inspector is qualified, why would I need two or three more? That does not make sense to me. Also, I need to pay for the inspector. She said that this is how things are done? Really? Games? Why? Not me. That wasn't the only problem. With this particular house the furnace and central air are rented. It costs just below 200.00 a month to rent and if they pay it off, it will be a small fortune. Also, with whom they are renting from, they normally put a lien on the house. I would want proof that they own the furnace and central air. If I buy the house than these problems becomes my problem. Even though you cannot sell a house with a lien on it, what I have learned is that no matter what the laws are if there is no enforcement, than you are stuck with lawyers and court costs. Too much drama, too many problems and so I have to let this go. I will be watching this house and am sure that there will continue to be problems and that they won't get my offer any time in the future. The property will sit, unless the homeowner takes care of the problems. They still won't get what they are asking for. Greed is something, isn't it? Now, some learning curves. It has been a long time, since I was searching for a house. My agent said that I should be prepared spending 100,000 for the process of buying a house. Say what? Ok, lawyer fees, but what I wasn't expecting were the taxes that have come to light. Of course, we are always being taxed to death. I didn't know that the percentage of realestate fees now have HST. I didn't realize that Toronto has double the transfer tax of any other property in Ontario. Come on! So what am I going to do now? I haven't given up totaly on NIagara Falls, but it is obvious that houses near the falls have problems. What I didn't tell you the last time we talked was the shady renovations I saw. My dad was a bricklayer who took pride in his work. Whenever we went walking about the city he would point out sloppy work to me. I owe my work ethics to him. I know about the rental of appliances etc...and liens to the houses because of Market Place. That is the show where I sometimes post a video for you to make you aware. I shall be posting a video soon about how corporations are taking over veterinarian clinics and I urge you to watch the program if you have a pet. Whenever you do any work which causes stress make sure that you balance yourself. As you saw I was busy during the day but relaxed by watching nature (the falls), movies and reading books. Even though I stayed at Fallsview, I never gambled once. I was there simply for the view. Not that I gamble anyhow. If I do in company, 20.00 is all I bet and it hurts when I lose, so I am safe. Something else to be aware of is never feel pressured into doing anything you do not want to do. One woman once told me that the only place she feels in control of herself is when she is in a booth voting. That is the only place she can feel free to do what she wants. How sad. This was a random stranger telling me this. This is not all that uncommon, people feeling they have to do what other people expect from them and they suffer because of not being able to say no. If you are one of these people and don't know how to say no, please get some help. Anyhow, let me tell you a story about my Miata. During my second career I was searching for a new car. It had to be a convertible. I chose the Miata. I would be given one price and than a higher one etc...So I sent out six faxes (at the time) telling each dealership what I wanted and asking for a price. I went to one dealership and after driving the car and really wanting it, I was told that the price was higher than what we negotiated on. Before going to the next dealer, I called and said I didn't want to waste my time, so if the price was not as quoted tell me now. The salesman said of course he couldn't give it to me (the price he had quoted). So, what I did was call the factory where they made the cars. I told them that I really liked the Miata and told them why I wasn't going to buy the car. I get a call back a bit later and I am told to go to Richmond Hill and that the Manager was expecting me and I would not have any problems. I went and in fifteen minutes I had bought a Miata from her, which would be coming from Europe. When I bought me last car (times have changed so I buy used)I was told it was the last car they were selling made in Germany. Everything else now was made in Mexico. I just made it. So, all this game playing people is being done, because we tolerate it. This is the way it is done my agent told me. It's not my way. I took the highway - actually I took the scenic tour home. Buy for now. Good talk?. Oh by the way, if the owners did reach out to me and showed proof of ownership, and agreed to my clause, I would consider it and take it furnished for the grief. I do love that house - minus scary basement.
