.... actually forced entry by an angry ex-boyfriend - some of the wood trim had even been thrown into the bushes outside.)Smoke Detector Missing ("I don't know anything about it".... candle wax found in carpet nearby.)

There are cases suggesting that even just taking care of a land (e.g. by mowing, trimming, removing snow, etc.) is enough to establish adverse possession.Note that if the sewer authority needs to tear down parts of the fence to service the sewer line, it will do so regardless of who owns the land where the fence is located.  

You'd have to drastically overpay or detail your panels with gold trim to have such a long payback period. 

It's on 1203-33 Germantown Avenue. http://blog.philadelphiarealestate.com/developer-gives-old-kensington-project-a-trim/there is some SFH and a few bits still around there slightly north that look like they will have some appreciation in rents and prices.

Now we're working with a local contractor who is moving quickly and professionally.Here's what we've been up to since our last update: Drywall finshedInterior PaintingTrim and doors throughoutExterior rear repairs and paintBasement flooringHardwood flooring on first floorKitchen cabinetsFirst floor showing finished trim and new hardwoodsKitchen coming together.

Annoying to most - but not always a scam.You can get on National DNC List and should trim the calls received.

But to provide some value anyways, here are our costs.Kitchen: New cabinets, granite, hardware, appliances: $17K to $20K (includes labor)Pain interior: $2K - $4KBathroom: New bath/shower, toilet, tile work, Vanity, hardware,  $5K-$7K (includes Labor)New flooring about $6 to $10 / sqft installed.We personally put in a lot... again depending on the area and comps.New doors, new windows if they are older, new doors, trim, hardware, update electrical if it is outdated (people will just not be happy buying a house with AL wiring).Our absolute minimum we put into our houses is about $40K-$50K, but that literally doesn't get you much.

Trim, crown molding and closets looks pretty rough.

@Alyssa ParosI like intellectual gray with white trims.

Some people do it for trim, too.