Originally Posted by
Shellcrusher 
Most of those worries you can't control. The one thing you can is get your realtor to require the seller to include/buy a 1 year warranty on all items in the house similar to the furnace, water heater, etc. That should be part of your offer. A year warranty covering mechanics and general plumbing costs roughly $500 in the lower states. After a year is over you've probably dealt with everything you could. Don't be afraid to put a little pressure on the sellers during your offer and this includes staying open to further negotiation after the inspection results come back.
Watch out for the bears.
Yeah - thanks for the reminder that I am worrying and fretting over things I can't control...its easy to go all the way out there. My boss added to this list, "What if on the way home from work today you get run over by a city bus?" Ha ha! Made me see the nonsense in the worrying.
And thanks for the reminder of a home warranty. I am going to include that in my offer if I make one today. I had forgotten about that...but it would be great to have in place for some peace of mind!
I am much less freaked out today and far more excited!!
