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unless you had big unemployemnet like in 08 to 2010.. and you have folks who have bought homes in the last decade that actually qualified and are locked in at historic rates.. just because their market stops appreciated or retracts a little .. those folks don't sell they just ride it out.there is and will always be the US citizen that can't manage debt no matter the market.. gets divorced .. has bad health issues... dies intestate... so there are always deals.Each market cycle I have personally lived and invested through was unique  no two the same.And now with Foreigners grabbing a huge share of our investment properties for cash and hedge funds doing the same.. why would those folks cut and run especially the cash buyers.coming into 09 40% or more of all sales were for CASH... so cash buyers don't panic sell generally speaking.I do see certain markets leveling off the appreciation run up.. we are seeing that big time in Dallas right now the herd mentality of that market has cooled down a bunch.and here in Portlandia higher end is just holding to little move up.. but middle price range still moving up. 

I have the home on the market in Illinois but the property is not moving, I applied for short sale pending approval of the bank.Today I received a call from the realtor stating that he has a family that needs a home ASAP because they are renting in a home that has black mold and is causing them health problems. 

I think you should definitely keep the matching pink toilet, tub, and sink!

There are a few things that you cannot/should not do yourself, such as chimney work, septic work, because these can only be done by licensed specialists, require special permits and inspections (in NJ septic systems are signed off on by the Dept of Health and chimneys are inspected by the Fire Inspector) and you will never be able to sell the property if you can't prove that the work was done by the right contractor.

Hot tub?

Should I replace the tub?

We did the tub and walls.

I come from online marketing in the health and wellness industry.

I don't know how many people I've met who did one or two tours, left, and then regret it when they realize that they could have already earned a retirement if they'd just stayed in or joined the Guard or Reserves.Also, unless you can always find a W-2 job with great benefits, health insurance on the outside has gotten CRAZY expensive!