I'm going to read through this thread a few times more to get the full effect :)Josh

It would be the best to find a lawyer that understands the Dodd Frank law to give you straight answers, but I think it is a wait and see how the law will effect everyone.

And part of the Alpha's job is protecting the pack - i.e. eliminating any potential threat.

Assessors typically have only one "effective date of valuation" each year, or even older, that is historical, in that they trend values, and do not perform an annual revaluation (when properties are inspected and methodically calculated).

If neither of those will be effected, there is no point in spending the money.As far as financing, what about if I purchased the home and decided to make the modifications later down the line?

You can also take on option or going to a lower level, less desirable but effective might be taking a first right of refusal. :)

That 2 to 3 years of college you can rack up student loans that stay with you forever and cannot be eliminated even through bankruptcy!

That alone eliminates almost everyone.

Doing this along with eliminating that lingering $215 should help you immensely.

Maplewood/South Orange's real estate took off years after and I personally think a similar effect will take place however not on the same scale because of the smaller lot sizes, etc.Prism Capital purchased the old GE building and has made heavy investment into the property.