Real estate markets that are located in areas of stable and growing employment will suffer much less than others with less favorable economic conditions.

I may have an opportunity to move for better employment after the first of the year.

BTW, here in Ohio (where there is still a little common sense), we know that children shouldn't eat lead paint; that every house has a little mold; that you shouldn't sniff asbestos; and that a little blood isn't reason for panic!

You will have an easier time getting financing when you have steady employment.

Find a way to enjoy your work or switch employers as you are going to need your engineering income for some time to come.John Corey

I was told by a mortgage person to get a license or certification to tell that I am self employed to get a second line mortgage.

Here in Las Vegas the local chamber has a fairly good policy available with an association discount that allows self-employed individuals to get better rates and coverage than they could get on their own.

There are some factors that have kept the Las Vegas market from tanking as you might expect.1) Job Growth: Employment is very strong here.

Which is why after doing so many of them, I have now set up my own company and employ people to do them for me, not to mention others that want me to do them for them.On the HUD, you have to show all the expenses, closings costs, transfer stamps, any realtor fees (if any), etc.

Still employed; but got involved in a debacle and a waist of time on the REO list phenom.