It has that dated color and gold faucet, but I think it works.

I have taken a few stabs in the dark at seller financing and so far come up empty every time.

Without recording the option, I think the risk of a lender calling a loan due is small, but it is a risk.There are various trust strategies that are often suggested to keep the lender in the dark.

Matched the neighbors exactly on the color/style.

You would be surprised to see what sanding takes off.Also, if the room is dark with no windows I would no go with a dark stain.

We also look at the "go dark" value the asset will have in an appraisal for worst case scenario with a property.

I'm not sure that I would want a laundry list of items, or let them think I want to hear about every little thing they dislike (paint color or trivial stuff).

is not waterproof and will not stand up against crap that happens in the kitchen.Use ceramic or porcelain with dark grout.I have beige tile with charcoal grout.

Can't even tell what kind of siding, though it doesn't look horrible.If anything, I'd paint the front door and shutters (something dark) and maybe freshen up the trim...

I'd put a dark stain on it.