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📍 Nashville, TNFHA / VA Mortgage Underwriting👁️ 1,380 views

fha underwriter denied mortgage in nashville tn due to crawl space standing water - how to install sump pump and vapor barrier in 48 hours?

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buying split-level home in east nashville. FHA appraiser noted 2 inches of standing water in crawl space low corner and subfloor mold...

Latest reply: 2 days ago by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 Austin, TXFHA / VA Mortgage Underwriting👁️ 1,620 views

mortgage lender denied fha loan in austin tx due to crawl space moisture and white fuzz - how to get underwriting clearance?

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first-time homebuyers in crestview. FHA appraiser flagged excessive dampness and fungal growth on joists under HUD handbook 4000.1...

Latest reply: 3 days ago by david_r_inspector
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📍 Chicago, ILBasements & Foundations👁️ 1,390 views

1920s chicago brick bungalow basement masonry efflorescence & wood sill rot - structural mold solution for conventional loan?

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remodeling logan square brick bungalow. inspector flagged white efflorescence and mold on wood mudsill with 26% WME moisture...

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Latest reply: 3 days ago by Antonio (Lead Specialist)
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📍 San Diego, CAReal Estate & Escrow Deadlines👁️ 1,310 views

coastal fog moisture caused crawl space mold in san diego ca - lender escrow holdback requirements for closing?

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beachfront home in pacific beach. marine layer fog caused 22% crawl space moisture and mold. closing is in 4 days with repair holdback...

Latest reply: 3 days ago by amanda_s_escrow (OP)
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📍 Charleston, SCBasements & Foundations👁️ 1,350 views

lowcountry high water table caused 26% subfloor moisture in charleston sc - historic crawl space encapsulation rules?

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1890s single house in downtown charleston. heart pine subfloor has 26% moisture due to tidal water table. BAR compliance needed...

Latest reply: 3 days ago by patricia_g_sc (OP)
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📍 Dallas, TXLegal Disclosures & Liability👁️ 1,290 views

selling a house as-is in dallas tx with past plumbing leak mold disclosure - does buyer signing waiver protect against lawsuits?

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selling inherited brick home in lake highlands completely 'as-is'. past 2-year old leak was fixed by handyman. does as-is waiver protect us?...

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Latest reply: 4 days ago by eric_n_dfw (OP)
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📍 Charlotte, NCReal Estate & Escrow Deadlines👁️ 1,240 views

charlotte nc homebuyer found 24% crawl space wood moisture - how to negotiate $8k repair escrow holdback?

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buying home in ballantyne. inspection found 24% wood moisture and white fungus on joists. seller offering $8,000 repair credit...

Latest reply: 4 days ago by marcus_title_tx
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📍 Denver, COAppraisals & Value Challenges👁️ 1,180 views

sump pump failed during snowmelt in denver co finished basement - appraisal dropped $30k, how to restore value?

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spring snowmelt flooded finished basement in wash park after sump pump failed. appraiser slashed $30,000 on 'subject to repair'...

Latest reply: 4 days ago by mark_d_tampa
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📍 Philadelphia, PABasements & Foundations👁️ 1,190 views

historic philadelphia rowhouse brick party wall water seepage caused mold - neighbor won't fix roof, what are legal options?

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3-story rowhouse in rittenhouse square. neighbor's leaking roof drain is dumping water into shared brick party wall, causing bedroom mold...

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Latest reply: 4 days ago by brian_t_gc (OP)
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📍 Sarasota, FLHVAC & Mechanical Systems👁️ 1,270 views

sweating attic ac flex ductwork caused ceiling mold in sarasota fl - how to remediate without replacing sheetrock?

Review the official ANSI/IICRC S520 remediation protocol and legal clearance requirements for this property transaction below.

attic flex ductwork sweating in 90% summer humidity, soaking ceiling drywall in hallway and bedroom. R-8 insulation standards needed...

Latest reply: 4 days ago by jennifer_realtor_fl
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