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Down to the wire

We are currently under contract for a home and on day 7 of our 12 day inspection contingency. The general inspection found bowing in the foundation and marked concern for the roof tiles, and recommended further inspection for both. Our realtor (who has been less than ideal in many capacities) was dissuading us from these additional inspections for the reasons below but we’ve decided we have to have them done. I got contacts from another realtor (a friend who I desperately wish I hired instead) and I’m calling today. Assuming we can’t get the final repair report done until day 10 or 11, are we totally fucked??

Foundation issue: stucco is slightly bowed at foundation level on one side of house - realtor said the inspector told her it could just be something to monitor

Roof issue: cement tiles are original (38 yrs old) even though the paper underneath was replaced in 2017 - realtor thinks since the paper/waterproofing was replaced the roof should be fine. Cement tiles have a 40yr lifespan according to our research.

We’re not hoping to find anything but we accepted the sellers high counteroffer because we really want the house. But I’m not overpaying for something that needs extensive repairs.

Would love to know if it’s ever common to do additional inspections this late.

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