This changed under King Geroge III, when he surrendered the Crown Estate to Parliament in exchange for an annuity in 1760.

It took so long to get the approval that the financing bank required a higher down payment from the buyer, so they bailed.I emailed every real estate company in the area and told them I had an approved short sale so if they had someone that was getting frustrated waiting on a short sale approval or needed a 1031 exchange that I had an approval.

You make a good point, Kevin, that it could mean buying some other currency.

Good luck since we both jus starting we should definitely exchange information to help each other if you don't mind.

I want to be prepared.Callapsed stock markets,devalued currency, and higher taxes are just a few thoughts of our future.

Came to WI with a student exchange and got stuck somehow :)With fiberglass, if yo have a proper vapor barrier behind it, it shouldn't start stinking and rotting - in theory.

Not everyone is as seasoned as you are and i thought that's what the forum is for......to get and exchange info.

Looking forward to exchanging ideas with you.Never been to Pittsburgh, PA ....what's the market like?

Foreclosed and resold '01 $135K, FMV today $135KOur current house we acquired (VIA 1031 exchange) for $186K in Oct. '01.

Search google for home exchange and home swap.