Developer/builders can double their money in a year with the right set of circumstances.

I'm wondering if your concern is really about exterior finish but rather the horrible and depressing construction quality and lack of architectural distinctiveness in loads of CA houses.

Appraisers are often hard pressed to go beyond a mile from the subject unless there are special circumstances.

- what were the circumstances surrounding the injury?

It will take several months to qualify for a modification under the best of circumstances.

Its a small niche, but the right circumstances and the right property, can be a worthwhile investment.

Losses not allowed in the current year are carried forward and used in future tax years when circumstances might be different.

Have you ever had a contractor quote you a price and it ended up costing more due to unforeseen circumstances?

Depends on circumstances, allowing trash to accumulate, tearing asunder or failure to maintain is an issue where notices to cure the default in keeping with the terms must be given and after several occuarnces the owner could have grounds to terminate.

Well, while this question makes sence under your circumstances, I doubt you'll be very successful.Realtors (agents) can't just go over and open the doors and show a property without some agreements made.