All Forum Posts by: Mark Bastarache

@Brad S. Thanks Brad. It's through a realtor. I appreciate the feedback as it's very helpful 

@Heath Coker Thanks Heath. The way I was thinking about it was to consider any offer based on the actual livable square footage which would be materially lower than the asking price but consistent with dollars per SF of other comp properties. I appreciate the local expertise and feedback.  

I'm considering buying a property in a highly desirable beach community on Cape Cod. The owner has the property listed at 500 ft.² more than it actually is because they are counting an attic that has three mattresses on the floor and it is an attic staircase, not a staircase to code, but the town has assessed and is taxing it at that square footage. I believe the house is significantly overpriced as a result, but it is in an area where you're typically paying for location and land more than just square footage and condition of property. How should I think about this and considering my offer?