This will continue to drive up the prices.Sales - Median $/SF by MonthThe $/SF also had a slight drop MoM.

I think that would definitely help with getting a grasp on exactly how much you currently have to safely invest verse how much you may want/need

You would do better in 30-day t-bills (right now ;-)The hopes an investor might have (if you purchased a property like this) are: 1) inflation to drive rents up, 2) inflation to drive property appreciation, and 3) mortgage rates to drop to refi at a lower rate in a few years.A lot depends on what someone thinks about the longer-term prospects of neighborhood they're investing in.

Go driving looking at whats out there. 

It may not be possible, but if you're going to go the appreciation route (versus cashflow), then you're best off targeting 5+ unit properties where you can force the appreciation by driving NOI.

Hope this drives home what should be prioritized when selecting your construction lender.

Most peole do not know how to make a fire, or be safe around one (kids), there are lots of issues with scalding due to over-heating...how do you not let the temp go over 104 degrees, but definitely get it over 100d??

Listen my points is finding ways to overcome any situation arising on deals and keep everyone safe and happy.

I do think the 25K of down payment assistance is likely to drive prices up.

Has anyone actually been asked to make their units lead safe?