It is a beautiful area!

That's true, but I would still encourage you to investigate doing it that way in the future as part of an overall strategy.

I didn't say I wanted to live there...just that it's beautiful and different than Texas.You should be ashamed, Jay.  

"The Millionaire Next Door"  may be one that interests you as well, it debunks through test studies what makes a true millionaire and explains how many around us who may appear to be a millionaire are actually not nearly close to where they could be financially.  

But I would caution against taking any statistics from major media publications as true.

It is true that FCI will act as a "clearing agent" for the trade.  

There are a lot of teardowns getting snatched up and beautiful homes are being built on the lots. 

Once you take it down from Postlets, it automatically expires on Trulia within a couple days.Postlets.com takes you right to Zillow nowadays, but the same is true.

I would phrase is as "We saw many properties that date ( true), and we were surprised to realize a garage was not there after our second visit" We are interested, but will lower our bid to $X.Will the listing agent get in trouble for this?

James, good job making your dream come true.