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22 May 2020 | 30 replies
Investing looks easy on the surface but there are a lot of details you need to learn to keep from losing money.
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17 January 2018 | 1 reply
The biggest thing to consider is to make sure you have a natural transition spot for the two surfaces to come together.
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17 March 2023 | 6 replies
You do not want smooth concrete outside on walk surfaces, you want a rough broom finish.
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16 January 2016 | 3 replies
The house had been on the market a while and the seller just put in new carpet and floating floor wood like surface everywhere.
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20 January 2023 | 2 replies
A city that looks more profitable on the surface can easily have those profits erased by one bad vendor.
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9 August 2018 | 19 replies
While on the surface, you can save some money.
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17 May 2016 | 4 replies
Some things look really bad on the surface but are easy cleanup.
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23 May 2017 | 7 replies
@Derek Luttrell On the surface your situation looks very good. talk with your local mortgage professional and get yourself pre approved.
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23 September 2017 | 3 replies
I know I'm just scratching the surface here.
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19 August 2014 | 10 replies
To you other point, I have read/heard on BP that even performing notes are discounted to a certain extent so the current offer may not be as attractive as it seems on the surface.