The Purchase Process: When buying a home, dozens of little issues can arise—during the inspection, legal review, or financing stage—but they all boil down to just three types: problems you can live with, ones you can renegotiate, and those that make you walk away. Understanding the difference between them is a simple but powerful tool for homebuyers, especially first-timers in Ottawa. This guide walks you through each category, with real examples and advice on how to handle them with the help of your real estate team.