Condos

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  NewKidinTown230th July, 2005

  Foreclosure.

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  kfran123431st July, 2005

  So what happens with the 1st mortgage?

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  NewKidinTown231st July, 2005

  It is paid off from the proceeds of the foreclosure sale or the winning bidder assumes it.

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  mikejaquish27th July, 2005

  Without seeing the house and/or photos and shooting from the hip, and knowing that details may impact on the true value of free advice .........
  
  The slab is channeling water to and/or holding it against the foundation. It is a common flaw in slab on grade construction.
  
  Put in a french drain.
  It will work.
  Cut the slab away, 2 to 3 feet from the house. Trench out, fill with stone and drain tile and drain to daylight, well away from and downslope from house.
  If slab is greatly sloped towards the house, it may be necessary to remove more of it to keep water away.
  
  Replace rotten sill and sheathing and protect foundation and wall framing and siding with coating and flashing.
  
  _________________
  Mike J
  I believe in adding value with quality.
  
  [ Edited by mikejaquish on Date 07/27/2005 ][ Edited by mikejaquish on Date 07/27/2005 ]

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  mikejaquish1st August, 2005

  Here is one method, although more related to new construction, it may be helpful.
  
  http://www.slcc.edu/tech/techsp/arch/courses/ARCH1210/Photos/mono_sid.jpg
  
  In this link there are a few other slab foundation details:
  http://www.slcc.edu/tech/techsp/arch/courses/ARCH1210/Photos/Photos_lecture.htm#Slab
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  pghinvestor26th July, 2005

  Refreshing the topic as I would think that most experienced rehabbers have crossed this bridge?

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  molarband31st July, 2005

  Personally I like empty houses so I wont be influenced by furniture. However I think most people prefer well staged houses.