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Matt and Kristen, hosts of Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly, terminated a Florida waterfront home purchase after discovering significant undisclosed structural and mechanical defects. During the inspection period, professional assessments revealed plumbing issues requiring foundation excavation, estimated at $25,000 to $30,000, alongside extensive, unmentioned repairs to septic systems and interior drywall.5:20 The sellers failed to clean the pool for inspection, preventing a full evaluation of the property's condition.13:34 Despite providing professional quotes to justify a price reduction, the sellers refused to negotiate, leading to an escrow dispute.12:29 The couple ultimately forfeited their inspection reports to the sellers to recover their escrow deposit, avoiding a protracted small claims process.18:56 The experience highlighted failures in realtor communication and the importance of verifying that specific instructions are relayed to the opposing party.22:21 The hosts advise prospective buyers to read all contracts thoroughly and rely on personal due diligence rather than solely on a realtor's expertise.24:01

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