If the garage is unsightly, maybe take it down, it could boost curb appeal. 

There is no doubt that I knew the comps better than the appraisers who had typically entered none of them   I have had mixed success appealing the appraisals.  

If you can't do MTR I guess I'd sell too.Unless you can get on the Board of the HOA, or appeal to them, or.....?

Any advice on how to present a 30yr amortized (20yr balloon) that might be more appealing to him?  

Lake Villa's growing market further enhanced its appeal.

That just makes these areas even more appealing for folks looking for a change.However, there are some counterpoints to consider:Limited Inventory: Even "dead markets" have a finite supply.

Everything was original and needed updating to make it appealing to current buyers.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provides support for the property tax appeals process.

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

Angels Camp's growing market further enhanced its appeal.