Like trying to drive forward looking out the rearview mirror.

Because they also know how good it all can be, right now there just worried about all the pitfalls you could fall into so once many of those are in rear view mirror, it will be a vastly different situation. 

Fresh paint, new furnishings, new mirrored closet doors, and game room!

Look at YOU, look in the mirror.

You need to offer something they don't, like :Ceiling mounted mirrors Hourly ratesand......$5 clean sheets

Historically, housing valuations mostly mirror the overall CPI and inflation rate +/- a little, and when things get out of line, there tends to be a correction.

Thomas, you can try to talk to them and introduce yourself to get to know them better and mirror their behavior.

But If you can say it to the mirror with a straight face then don't not do something that is right simply because it may be questioned.   

If you could fog a mirror, you qualified to assume.

Much cheaper, will look nice, and it is quick.Kicthen - go new cabinets - wood stain, granite countertops and SS appliances.Bathrooms, upgrade vanities, replace old toilets, add mirrors, and nice looking plumbing and light fixtures.