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27 October 2013 | 28 replies
Needs paint, carpet and landscaping.
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29 July 2013 | 10 replies
Planning to paint it with kilz or similar, anything else I should do?
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9 December 2013 | 26 replies
If at some point you have to choose between the three, eat and pay your bills.
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30 March 2014 | 40 replies
I'm sure they'll still do things for fun, they just choose things that aren't trash to do it.
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17 May 2012 | 8 replies
With older homes and lead paint it is important to attend to peeling interior paint for kids who might chew on it.Checking alarms.Checking dryer vents, replacing plastic with metal.What else?
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7 September 2022 | 14 replies
No matter what type of architecture, or exterior finish, many times updating with energy efficient doors, windows, new trim, and paint will do wonders.As for the maintenance of stucco, IF IT'S APPLIED CORRECTLY, and you have good gutters, etc. on the house, you shouldn't be having problems with mold.
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20 May 2012 | 9 replies
There are many places where the numbers look good but picture looks much different when you get there.You will need people you trust living and working in the markets you choose.
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18 May 2012 | 6 replies
Your local laws will determine what measures you would be required to take should the present occupants choose not to move.
19 May 2012 | 6 replies
What economic life cycle should be expected, how long is the payoff and break even not just for tax payors but for those who choose to do business.
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15 June 2012 | 13 replies
The owner has agreed to paint the exterior and re plaster the retaining wall.