Kitchens are in need of substantial repair but with work, could possibly be reworked so that the room functions, but is not really up to today's granite countertop standards - should I renovate the kitchens with new cabinets and appliances?

Use standard lines or VOIP.

My parents are selling their condo & I wanted to get some advice to pass on to themSituation:Escrow is suppose to fund & close tomorrow (Friday), but the escrow company told my parents that their money from the sale, won't be available until Monday.Is this shady or just industry standard?

I know it's tempting to say "let it go" but unless I can determine this charge is totally standard (which I don't believe it is) I'm not the type of person to let something like this go, regardless of amount.Any advice would be appreciated.

Set ground rules up front and standards to abide by~ got it!

If you have big issues like foundation or major roofing, you would have to use standard 203k which requires the consultant.

Interest rates are low by historical standards, and we have had a whole generation of people remain as renters (delay household formation) for much longer than similar age-group people have done in the past.

A newly acquired duplex on one side it's a 2/1 (or technically a 1/1 with a den as the den doesn't have a closet) I have a kitchen area - fairly standard - all along one wall, the wall being 11' 2" long and all the cabinets and appliances need to be on that wall.Currently it's a blank wall, as everything was ripped out by previous owner before foreclosure.I am trying to get some input on the design and layout, not so much "which is better?"

You will hardly ever find a decent single dwelling property for less than 300k (generally speaking) and even apartments/duplex/townhouse units go for up to 300k (medium standard).

I would like to standardize on a window covering that is low maintenance and inexpensive.