People still want the American Dream of home ownership it's Maslow's Law.

More than 2/3 of Americans believe we are in a recession or will be in recession in 2008:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118600572789185278.htmlIt will be some time before it is "officially" declared but I'd say we are in it right now.

We painted the cabinets, filled tons of chips, changed the doors by custom ordering them for the customer in their choice of design by a company we have an account with that has them made in Mexico for about 30% american cost, painted sink, also the appliances in professional grade metalic stainless paint, painted floor tile in a high solids porcelain urethane white after an aerospace use type primer and a high solids chemically hardened chear coat, and matched the backsplash the same way.

I know First American Title, and I think Fidelity Title offer national field services… Try their web site… I bet you can find out what you are looking for.

MikeAlthough part of our manufacturing has moved overseas that move helped most of our companies boost their profits, which in the end is a plus for the American economy.

As the house was unoccupied it is not the seller's responsibility (AFAIK) to list any known defects.Too late for you mom in this instance but good advice for other readers; the first time I was in this situation a friend of mine (agent) suggested I ask the bank to pay for a (American Home Shield IIRC) home warranty.

Our services are free to the public and at the end of the day we enjoy the knowledge that our work contributes to the growth of our communities and helps our clients realize the American Dream of small business ownership.

Make friends with a title officer and they will give you access to systems that let's you pull any document you want.If you have MLS access, the ones in California come with a First American product called Realist that gives you basic ownership info for free.

I think the growing demographic of older Americans, empty nesters and other individuals and couples would be thrilled to not have to rent, share space, or pay larger utility bills and maintain a space larger than needed.

I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada, and am one half of a company that specializes in acquiring American real estate for both Americans and fellow Canadians (mostly vacation spots; have to escape these winters somehow!).