(Usually $2,800 to $4,500) If you finish the basement without permits and don't disclose it to the buyer you really put yourself at the risk of being sued if something happens.I rehabbed a house without permits a long time ago and I'm pretty sure it's going to be a buy and hold now.

DO NOT buy anything with a bad roof - you can replace all the windows on a weekend and maybe without permits.

Some areas may require a permit for this, too.Casement windows will cost you more, but you can usually use a smaller size.Here are some examples:Pella slidersPella casementPella single hungThe ones with an "E" next to them meet the 5.7 sq.ft. requirement.

- What is the permitting process and costs like in your jurisdiction?

With permits?

They keeping doing this and every time something new comes out it never does go faster.

Obviously, Colorado law is in conflict with federal law, but that doesn't mean permitting and appropriate display of permits, as well as zoning and such, should fall by the wayside.

Great schools, stable community and a constant flow of newcomers looking for houses.

Our contract specifies the length of time I expect the job to take, and has a clause about delays due to weather, acts of God, materials, customer indecision, permits, and inspections and other delays beyond my control.

Can make permitting and remodeling a pain...but sure helps to keep our property values some of the highest in the country....