Arsenic in the well !

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We withdrew our offer on the house a week ago. We knew that the arsenic and the radon problems could be remedied with the investment of some dollars. We had contacted several companies to find out when, how and how much the problems could be fixed. We were going to proceed.

Toward the end of the inspections (only needed septic) we grew more uncomfortable with some of the statements made by the real estate agents. There were also some other problems with the house that time and money could also fix. There was some intransigence on the sellers part to remedy or at least meet us halfway on some of these things. I have to assume it was the owner because real estate agents can muddy the pie somewhat what when communications are going back and forth. There were also some statements made by the agents that just didn't seem quite right. No need to go into any more detail.

It is unfortunate because we have a buyer waiting in the wings for our house here in western Mass. I am concerned that they will not wait too long for us to find a house up there. They have already been waiting a year. Our communications with the buyers have been very amicable. They know everything about our house because we have shown them everything. No miscommunication down here.

We loved the house and the location. Unfortunately, as I stated, we just didn't feel at ease as the sale progressed. I am old enough to know that. "If it don't feel right.....don't do it!"