Ca that So Ca generally speaking accept along the coast with the CA coastal commission  yes these are interesting because, in Nor Cal case home is not affordable because of the strictest regulation while the population is decreasing (while money flowing is increasing).

Considering the cost of materials is decreasing.

Yes, the house is currently valued at $69,000, which means these repairs only kept it from decreasing in value.I appreciate all the help,Jon

By previous conversations, the Seller is unlikely to extend/decrease payment past this point.

You missed the salient question -- Lender has borrower liable for loan --- a wrap occurs -- there is now a new person (in addition to the first) that is liable for the loan -- 2 people are liable -- how does this decrease the security of the lender -- they still have their "approved" borrower -- and now they have another -- approved or not -- they have 2 -- 2 is better than 1 -- yes?

I understand that working with professionals decreases the likeliehood of this happening (and this person is a corporate America professional) but thought I'd get some insight from this very well versed community!

Time on the market was nine days less than pre-pandemic levels in the South, 14 days less in the Midwest, and 16 days less in the Northeast.Meanwhile, time on the market decreased compared with last year in 33 of the 50 largest metro areas this May, up from 26 last month.

. - A dramatic increase in the supply of willing workers usually results in a decrease in hourly wages. - A dramatic increase in the supply of folks needing a place to live usually results in increasing home prices and increased rents.

This industry standard has been adopted over the past several years, and during that same tenure cap rates have compressed mainly due to a decrease in interest rates.

I don't think you see nightly rates increasing either - I think you actually see a decrease in rates due to the competition and peak from 2-3 years ago.