@Chris Levarek I calculated a 35% increase over last year's premium, so definitely noticeable. great question, and my taxes should increase substantially; previous owner had a long standing homestead exemption in place  In Seattle, surprisingly the rental market has  dropped 1% over the past month as it's one of the steepest rent decline in the country according to zillow reports @Carlos Valencia @Albert Bui

They have done solid work in the area which is why I was very surprised when they suggested I pull permits.

I am very surprised whoever helped you purchase didn’t let you know.

You'll be surprised what you come across, or WHO you come across. 

I've had a few applicants act offended/surprised that I didn't want to rent to them with 500 credit scores, past eviction etc.  

You'd be surprised how many people scour the classifieds for work on a daily basis just to put a few dollars in their pocket.Offer $20 for someone to take pictures and do a video walkthrough.

Surprisingly, no one has come back to the thread and complained.

And she’s surprised to discover how much her family enjoys country living.When they want fresh air, there’s no need to don gloves, face masks and dodge neighbors crowding the apartment building lobby.

Short sales can get you a home at a surprisingly low price.

@Michael McDevitt I'm a little bit surprised at your answer.