It would be nice if there was a cross influence of our rent premium on the valuation of the property, rather than simply what did the other houses sold in the neighbourhood go for this year.

I know most of this is about the 3,4,5 year olds, but older kids influence parents as the parent will be hearing about it.....the kids have to live there too. :)

You will have local trends, new starts, employment, gentrification, social influences, public amenities as well as commercial activities.

You can expect a mad frenzy of posts as we get closer to the winning post by those trying to win what ever Josh decides will be  the grad prize.Just be forewarned that making frivolous posts like this one will increase your post count and if not voted on, will decrease your influence on BP, but hey, since when has that been an issue really?

One of the factors that influenced the relocation of Bay Area companies was the comparative affordability of Seattle.

In my experience, the quality of the materials and finishes have very little influence on an appraisal. 90% of the value will come from comps and square footage, so don't worry about if an appraiser will be impressed with $12 cabinet pulls.

The fantasy of "there is no such thing as a bad dog, only a bad owner: is total horseshit.......total fantasy....riding a unicorn over a rainbow delusionJust like humans....behavior and personality are both influence by genetics and environment....not just one or the other.I've been a vet for 24 years now.....seen thousands of dogs.

And what factors will influence that growth in the next two years?

You have limited control on these leads but many start by tapping in on their sphere of influence where they already have strong relationships and trust.3) Does my limited availability hamper my desirability to a broker or mentor, to the point where my legal experience cannot compensate for my current commitments?

Fewer wars started by the USA which will have much less influence (there won't be the imports to build the machinery and the money to build as much war machine)5.