@Steven Hellinger , ask for a reduction to address the "deferred" maintenance items.You can also highlight items the lender would want fixed.Worst they can say is no.

It highlights the fact that as the city has been drastically growing in some neighborhoods, others have been left in the dust, resulting in growing economic gaps. 

This article also highlights a big reason why I dislike the town home craze inside the loop.

Designed for entertaining including a spectacular open floor plan highlighted by the most spectacular great room overlooking the infinity pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen!

Designed for entertaining including an open floor plan highlighted by the great room overlooking the infinity pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen!

I ran my friend’s Airbnb for a year so I’ve got a little of that experience under my belt.And as far as I know, there is no volcano insurance so hopefully the volcano I’m living on (not the one highlighted in the media) doesn’t get cranky!!

The last 49er Superbowl game created sensation locally.

I am not even digging into your inputs on the specifics, I'm just basing that on the highlights. 

@Jennifer Fox - you've received some great advice here, so I'll just highlight the best ones:- Do not let them intimidate you with threats of lawsuits. 

He actually does a pretty good job of highlighting "How Investing in the Stock Market Generates Wealth".