It would save her on the elec bill & would also add value if I decide to dump it.All my appliances (A/C & Heat, Water Heater, Fridge, Stove, Dish Washer, Washer & Dryer, etc...) are covered under my home warranty.

I just got back from the store with $50 of salt for my water softener, something i have to do 3-4 times a year.

An agent giving you info like that from the MLS may get the agent in hot water with the MLS.

In Southern California there is really a huge need for affordable lower income housing, in the 50-100k range.

In order to keep your property in rentable condition you might have to 1) roof the house 2) add a porch if water is rotting the front door facings 3) change out a furnace 4) add laundry hookups 5) remodel an entire apartment or house especially if a tenant has been there many years.

I have had them run gas and water line extensions to connect, and it's usually easy to get a $500-$1000 up front "decorating" incentive from them to organize and spiff up the area you plan to install (by signing a 5 or 10 year contract).

A special note here: Water, Gas, and electric company personnel who shut off utility meters can be very good bird dogs, when it comes to finding property that is in trouble or vacant. give them those bounty cards below.

That says that if you over-improve beyond the value of the homes that are surrounding you, then those lower value homes will tend to keep the value of your home in the lower price ranges.

Not to be too flip about it but, the buyer wants the house, and the down payment and monthly note are in his range.

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