shinypenny wrote:
Perhaps there is a way to save the deal that would be win-win for
both: go with the $197, but ask the seller to throw in $2K's worth of
something. Fixtures, window treatments, furniture, fireplace irons,
needed repairs, more favorable closing date, kick-back to help with

Very good advice. Except I'd ask for a minimum of $7K in 'gimmies' to
start.