Dear Monty: We are first-time homebuyers. We asked the seller for a credit when the home inspection revealed several defects. They refused. Our agent thought we should let them handle it. The sellers agreed to make multiple repairs and remove mold. They also agreed to a new furnace and compressor. The sellers used handymen and unlicensed contractors to satisfy the contract and installed an off-brand furnace. It doesn’t even have a name, and there is no operating manual. In speaking with a neighbor, I learned there was a fire they never disclosed. The city has a permit on file under the seller’s name that states it was fire-related. We are fed up with the seller lying and using cheap solutions, and we want out of the deal. They scheduled the closing in about a week. Can we get out without losing our deposit?…