The seller's second would have to be very soft.

Also what do you think about replace the door knobs with the same brush aluminum ones above?  

Instead of enforcing existing laws that were not being followed by a few landlords, they painted with a broad brush and now every landlord in the City is required to have certain language in their lease, identifying what is excessive use of City services (police, code enforcement, etc).

You can get around that if you have a diy wife and kids that aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and pick up a paint brush or swing a hammer 

Most of the new homes I'm seeing are two-story, 3 and four bedroom, 2 to 3 bath with usually one half-bath on the main floor, full basements, 2 car attached garages.The market for more modest homes seems a bit slow due to the on-going employment and lending issues in the area.Rentals seem to not be empty very long at all, certainly, presumably for similar reasons: employment is soft and lending is a bit dear.Hoping you'll share your experiences.

Unfortunately, it's far too easy to pick up a paint brush and say that you're a painter by trade. 

CA is traditionally soft Oct-March anyway and the midterm election uncertainty just ads to that softness.

Install an elongated toilet with soft close lid.

Always Be Closing" “Speak softly, and carry a big portfolio!”

There are 2 soft methods to get feedback.1.