Median family salaries are lower than both Calgary and Edmonton, and locals are starting to lose the idea that this is the "Best place on earth" or "Most livable city" or whatever PR slogan is put out there.

I know there are people out there much more savvy than me (especially my husband) and if I can see the stupidity, one begs the question "what on earth were you thinking?"

I have spoken to someone by the name of Marlene Lao last Sept but then she dropped off the face of the earth on me suddenly.

Quote from @Raj Sing: FYI: coj landscaping department check the Google pics before and after.Good Point.Never considered they may look at the google earth.  

Really just the best combination of visitation numbers and low cost housing in an STR friendly area...nothing earth shattering.

It's what you need in Alabama because termites are just pervasive, and the poison people formerly use to poison the earth for 1,000 years is no longer allowed. 

First question: Why on earth would it cost $30k to install one boiler and some PEX if you are using the existing cast iron radiators? 

Yep...weeds in pavers is down-to-earth and a welcome relief!

How on earth do starters not let all these things get you discouraged?

Do you have an address so I can google earth neighborhood?