of course this will depend on your local governments but in my market you are 100000% required and need to pull permits and do it all by the book. 

The government subsidizes home ownership with favorable lending terms yet 35% of people still choose to rent. 

Great economic metrics with consistent population growth for the past 100 years, a large diversification of employers and lastly a local government who doesn't like development so housing is continuing to become a shortage.

section=money_news_economy&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_news_economy+%28Economy+News%29The article says that the Minnesota state government is facing a shut down.

Brick and stone houses cost a lot more to move than frame houses.Distance moved is also a cost factor, and local and state laws govern the move.

How the new Fannie Mae HomePath financing program works and how to use it wisely.The Federal National Mortgage Association (FannieMae) recently announced a new program called HomePath® Financing which allows for special financing on designated foreclosed properties now owned by Fannie Mae.

1) They don't have to work, since you and I are sharing the wealth with them via government handouts.2.

I have heard that the Canadian foreclosure market is tough because the government controls the bank reduction resale amounts from some family that lives in Ontario.

If section 8 only pays say ~75% it is good to couple it with DSS ( department of social services) that way you don't have to collect a dime from the tenant and a government check comes in each month and you just have to deal with the inspection, re-inspection and any forms you need to fill out.

It's really for the engineers, but government studies can be read easily.