Hi Joshua and welcome to the forums.

Quote from @Victor Yang: If I gift a house, what amount will go towards the lifetime gift limit, the amount i purchased the house for, or the current FMV?

I understand the basis is all the remodel cost or labor and materials. 

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I know many people who own real estate that are not citizens of the US.

However, have you ever gone downtown to the steps near the capital and witnessed a Trustee sale? 

It’s disorganized, lacks any agendas, materials, or content.

Chris, you’re on the right track asking about permit timelines..

If you are on the fence with the above, then you should sell now as you enter the spring market.

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