It seems like beauty is in the eye of the beholder in the case of a refundable deposit and when it goes hard......I was in the mindset of 1% of purchase price is usually sufficient.

The house is in beautiful condition and needs absolutely no work whatsoever.  

Why am I leaving the beautiful weather of southern California you ask? 

I was just in Bellevue over the weekend for a wedding, visited some awesome parks and drove around some beautiful neighborhoods and all I could think was I need to buy something out there as I can see many more people moving up, especially from Silicon Valley as you can own so much more for less money with a great lifestyle.

This is fascinating:https://resourcecenter.secure.force.com/pbs/Proper...http://www.gsa.gov/plumislandContaining approximately 840 acres, the island boasts sandy shoreline, beautiful views and a harbor strategically situated to provide easy access from the Orient Point facility or elsewhere.

He's extremely well regarded in this area and has done some beautiful work. 

Thanks for building an awesome platform!

Anyway, a little about me - I m 40 years old, an electrician inside the local 26, a father to a beautiful 5 yr old girl, a husband, and just a guy who shares the same passion as most of you - real estate.

@Jermaine McIntoshWhat makes NYC beautiful is that the money is always flowing.

Dual citizenship is a beautiful think!