I've walked away from one house "deal" and my timing may have been perfect.
The seller wouldn't fix plumbing problems I and the inspector noticed. That was the official reason I walked. The real reason is, besides that, I can't afford all the work the house needs out of pocket. A new roof, chimney work, hardwood floors need to be refinished throughout, and the electrical panel needs replacing/updating. That's what's known already.
Then yesterday, my supervisor took a new job elsewhere in the company. What'll happen now is unknown, but it seems my group will be directly ordered about by our manager, who is not known for his wisdom. "Pointy-haired boss" may be a good term for it. So this may not be a good time to buy a house anyway, if my job might change drastically.
