Now - these homes are functional and rented.

Additionally, rates are significantly higher now than they were a year ago, so the actual cost of buying a house is higher.The capital markets are still functioning well and debt is still available, it's just more expensive than it was for the past few years.

A HELOC may work a little more favorably in your situation, since it functions as an open line of credit - you have flexibility on how much you take out (it's not one lump sum like in a cash-out refi, and you only pay interest on what you borrow).

The most important function of the agent/attorney will be to protect you from any type of future liability surrounding the sale. 

.- About a month ago, he tells me he's depressed since his mom passed, his therapist has upped his meds, and now he can't function properly. 

We have functions out there quite often.  

If you have a functioning lock on the exterior window, that should be sufficient.

I DO know that Macs have less functionality with Microsoft Office apps, so if you're a heavy user of Microsoft products, stick with the PC.The last thing to keep in mind is that if you choose Macs, understand you are going to pay more for EVERYTHING.

Yes, I use a free tool called Leagle under the Advanced search function. 

If taxes are so low that a government can not provide basic services like for example functioning roads and quality schools.