You already have many dollars and plenty cents invested in this house so don't let a small wrinkle automatically make you back out. Sure, you may be able to insist on possession at closing or no deal but uness you are actively searching for a way out of the contract, consider the idea. Ask your realtor for more details and see if you can figure out why the seller is asking for additional time. If they have a delay in getting possession of their next residence or trouble scheduling a mover, it is a reasonable request. However, if they have not yet made arrangements, be more cautious.  If you have to pay additional money to cover your expenses for the delay, perhaps ask for one and a half times your expected expenses in credit to closing costs. Then negotiate a security deposit and also a higher fee for going past the week. Or, request that funds be held in escrow so seller can't collect all their money until you get possession in satisfactory condition. In any case, make sure the seller has an appropriate incentive to move out within that week so this doesn't drag out. In my state, you must be resident at the new address on January 1 to claim homeowners property tax exemption fore year, or delay closing until owner moves out.

Hi Ilovetogrow - FYI - I‘ve added a plug for the Alphabet in the Ontario Hosta Society newsletter that is going out in the next few days. The Alphabet is part of what got me completely hooked many years ago. Thanks for doing it!

We are spending time in Arizona with our families (staying at my mom's and my MIL lives 2 houses away). We had brunch with MIL, SIL, Mom & DH. Then my brother stopped by between locations - he works security and was covering shifts for guys with families so they could be with their little ones. After he left, my sister, BIL, nephew & his girlfriend and her boys, MIL & SIL came for dinner and gift exchange. Full house. Our son, DIL & Granddaughter come on Sunday so we will do it all over again! It's a busy time, but we love spending it with our family. After our son & his family go back to Colorado on the 3rd, I will get some quilting time since mom is also a quilter!

Find a couple plaster companies in your area to look at and give you an assessment. NO finish should crack within 10 days. Pure nonsense. The finger pointing has already begun. No one taking responsibility. Don't proceed with any fix until you get opinions in writing from other plaster contractors. And certainly do not pay the contractor until you have a written resolution. Continue to document with any photos and any record of calls or any method of contacts to all involved. Dates, times, content of conversation, etc... Keep a record of your water testing as well. Proper water treatment on new plaster is paramount.