@Carol Hu Given that you have cash in the bank earning a lower rate of return than the interest rate on the special assessment and the relatively small $7,700 amount I would pay this off in full.

If it has so much sun during the day, i prefer not to use dark colors because it fades in time (hopefully you won't own the property by then, but i always want to do renovations in a way that it will last longer for the buyer too).For interior colour, i prefer anything with hues of champagne, it is warmer than white or off white but calmer than yellow.

Hi @Christopher Hu!

As long as you have 1 name you can say and ALL other occupants.Inheriting tenants is very delicate.

Renters with younger kids (it's very much high quality schooling family area) aren't going to tread delicately.  

@Jasmine Hu I’ve conceded VA also.