Eve Friske

Hi Kim,
What I would do is have your agent write up an amendment to your offer at a lower price and present it to the listing agent. This is what it sound like you want to do. Unfortunately, he/she may not have not know about the bedroom not being permitted and disclosed this information to you when they found out.
You really only have two choices at this point if the seller will not accept a lower price. One, to accept the home without permits and close escrow or two, cancel the agreement.
Good Luck with this and keep us all posted on what happens.
Eve - Thu Feb 28 2008, 07:45

Hi Hans,
I would suggest that you get in touch with a realtor that works with buyers and discuss with him or her what your plans are for home ownership. As a realtor in Orange County that works with buyers on purchasing foreclosure homes and consulting with them on their long term goals of home ownership I would be happy to discuss with you any questions you may have. Feel free to call or email me so that we can discuss what it is that you are hoping to do.
Warmest Regards,
Eve Friske
Prudential California Realty
949-315-1202
Eve@EveFriske4RE.com http://www.EveFriske4RE.com - Sun Jan 27 2008, 19:50

Hi Sean,

Aliso Viejo is a great community and there are a few neighborhoods that do not have Mello-Roos. One thing to consider is how much the Mello-Roos taxes are in a particular neighborhood. You may be surprised to find out the many of the communities have a very low Mello-Roos.

Another area to consider is Laguna Niguel. It is a beautiful comminity and does not have Mello-Roos. I would love to talk to you about what your needs are. For instance, are you looking for a detached home or will a townhome work for you. Also, are you looking for areas that are near parks and schools or would you prefer close access to the toll roads and freeways.

Please feel free to call me or email me so that I can better help you. Also, feel free to access my web site to search all the homes in the Orange County area that are currently for sale at http://www.EveFriske4RE.com.

I would be happy to provide you with the Orange County Tax Assessor web site that provides you with the tax base for a particular property including what the Mello-Roos taxes are.

Good luck in your home search and let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.

Eve Friske
Prudential California Realty
(949) 315-1202 - Sun Jan 20 2008, 22:35