Not every case, but having vinyl allows you to hide such unwanted visuals.  

(Obviously this will be higher if you're paying someone else to do it though.)Here's a few pics to give you a visual:

I can control where my folders go and what color they are.This helps me to instantly visualize what is going on in my business as well as personal life.Total cost?  

Use the same dark finish as the cab next to the stove, and it will visually "bookend" the rest of the lighter cabs with the darker crown and facia.

Here is a concept that I have put together that works for the storage Idea while providing visual interest to the kitchen (mind you that this is a 3 level house with the garage below, but I think you can get the idea).

There's a bit of a learning curve but it's great if you are more visual http://gsg.phila.gov/map#dept=pcpc

Also you can hire an inspector to do a visual walk through which is usually $200 so you can start learning what to look for. 

We are in escrow and we paid our mortgage lender for an appraisal but the appraisal had no analysis, only photos, this doesn’t offer any information, only a subjective visual report, correct?

It is a 1920s brick.Structurally vinyl windows aren't as stiff so the visible width of the sashes tends to be bigger than wood and sometimes that's a problem visually.

If you're not falling flat on your face a few times, then you're not trying hard enough.I know it can be frustrating when [several] life events happen but all you can do is keep getting up with a positive attitude and visualizing your goals.Have you done the "letter to yourself" goal strategy that I've mentioned in the past.