You would be surprised at what you can achieve when you really want things.

Just a laid back midwestern town, close to base, turnpike, casino, and surprisingly, came well rated this year in their school system.

To my surprise the books I read were very motivational.  

I am surprised your friend can't scrounge up 5k from somewhere without paying 20%.

Given that we are entering into a period of global macro economic uncertainty and tightening monetary policy here in the states, its no surprise stocks are declining. 

We'll just spend the $1750 now and know it's done with no surprises.

I’ve transitioned myself out of daily operations at my small biz and have discontinued my med school education as I am rather certain I no longer want to be an Orthopedic Surgeon (much to everyone’s shock & surprise!!)...

You have to acknowledge FHA is for purchasing homes to be lived in, with no surprises typically that strap the new homeowner right off the bat or within the first 2 years of occupancy.The cost of this, also means you are usually not getting these home at any real discount because "the home must meet minimum standards.The alternative is searching for and purchasing a home using an FHA 203k loan, that must be worked on, that does not require the seller to make modifications prior to sale, and often are homes over looked by many other buyers.

I've been doing a small gift for the holidays and that seems to be a very pleasant surprise to my tenants.

We had decided that our offer was our final number and the call ended with the agent.Much to our surprise 20 minutes after the first call the agent called again and said that the seller accepted our offer??????