Red Flag or Normal?

Horizontal foundation crack / bowing wall

DRAFT: severity and verdict are pending review by a licensed inspector.

Structural Severity: Major repair

What it means

Soil pressure pushing a wall inward.

Negotiate or walk away?

Strong negotiation item; walk-away if unpriced.

Who to call

Structural engineer

Typical repair cost

$10,000–$20,000+ (severe cases) (source). Get a local quote.

General information, not a substitute for your own inspection.