One thing that is happening w waterfront homes here is the new seawall code requiring they be at 4' NAVD.

Generally speaking, contractors who are not licensed or, do not want to follow the Boca code, will suggest that you do not need permits.

And I would get these folks calling me all saying they were cousins of the shah or some shirt tail relative  which was code for they had a lot of cash.so I started showing one around in particular bought him lunch a few times and he always ordered the most expensive whatever ..

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

In Massachusetts, towns are passing energy codes that increase the cost of housing.

I replaced all the wiring to code with 12/2 & upgraded the panel to 200amps $2800 in materials.

Additionally, the property I have for sale is located in the 48205 zip code, which I later found out is considered a "red zone."

In my area it is common for landlords to pay for heat which promotes a lot of abuse with the system in that tenants keep the heat at unreasonably high temperatures and often open the windows in the dead of winter when it can be -20 out.

@Timothy Blackman Tax sales, whether tax deeds or tax liens, are no where near as easy as the prople promoting them imply.

There is verbiage in Section 11.131 of the Texas Property Tax code that states that exemptions only apply to residence homestead, defined as the portion of the property that is occupied as a primary home.