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ParticipantHey, CAR, I like my vessel sink. I can’t even remember how many times things ended up down the drain b/c they were on the counter and accidentally fell in the sink. I’ll never have that problem again w/the vessel sink. The counter is not hard to clean.
ParticipantWell, if you haven’t yet, I’d try the Standard of Excellence outlet. Last year I found a pretty cool vessel sink that was curvy, not the typical round ones. And if you have money to burn, just bypass the outlet and go to the store. They have some nice stuff, but it’s not cheap.
ParticipantDescribe what you consider bitchen. Standard of Excellence has an outlet behind the Sears outlet. Some pretty nice sinks there. If you are looking for retro, Retro Renovations has links to hard to find old school bathroom fixtures.
ParticipantThere are ads on Craigslist for bee removal. I had the same problem. Swarms could turn into hives and depending on proximity to house, it could be a problem. Bees are good for your yard, pollinating, etc so I didn’t want to kill them. I had a guy come out and take them away. I can’t remember the name now, but you’ll find many on CL
ParticipantHi everyone. Been absent for a long time b/c I’ve been very occupied, but I received this in my email and I wanted to share another sale in Point Loma. It just closed for 840k. In 2005 it sold for $1,300,000, though Redfin flagged it as abnormal (I’ll say! All the peak priced sales) In 2003 it sold for $939k, so this recent sale is below 2003 pricing.
ParticipantHave you gotten a quote from Gary Bowen on the walls? We interviewed 3 people to do our pony wall and found Gary to be professional and knowledgeable. He did everything right and I would trust him to do it again. Maybe he’s finally done w/his Ramona project. Last time I talked to him, he was telling me the owners wanted their kitchen granite countertops heated. WHAT??!! Every time he turned around they were wanting some crazy things done, but, you know, you don’t question work. You just are glad to do it.
I always would get other quotes. I came across an ad for wood floors called Mr. Sandless. If your wood floors are on their last legs and have been re-finished too many times, you might not be able to do it again. See if Mr. Sandless can help. Not a recommendation. I did not have him do any work. We got lucky b/c we were able to re-finish ours — barely, though.
I read through what I’ve posted and I would still recommend them all. Good luck w/your remodeling.
ParticipantThanks, everybody. I’ve missed you all and I’ve been very busy w/many projects that are consuming my free time. I hope everyone is doing well and wish everyone happy holidays.
ParticipantYes, sometimes it’s a good idea to contact the LA. I feel lucky I was able to do that w/the house we purchased. We made offers on homes not using the LA and it got us no where w/our lowballs.
I have to say, w/the rates as low as they are, even if this house is a fixer, below 1999 is a very good deal.
Participant898 Loma Valley sold for 585k, below 1999 pricing. They admittedly said it needs work, but still.
October 24, 2011 at 5:43 PM in reply to: Low Mortgage Interest Rates For Everyone!!!: U.S. May Back Refinance Plan for Mortgages #731249Participant[quote=briansd1][quote=Jacarandoso]
Will it cost more to finance/refinance people who are not underwater, and can go full doc’s, than it does for these newly rescued upside down borrowers who get weakened underwriting standards?[/quote]That’s besides the point. It’s not a question of “deserving” or not, but a question of getting the economy growing.
If we automatically give underwater homeowners the lowest rates, we greatly improve their incentives to stay in their homes. If they walk, the housing crisis will continue on. 1/3 of San Diego homeowners with mortgages are underwater.
The mortgage crisis is our Greece problem. We need to swallow the bitter pill and do what’s best for the economy as a whole.[/quote]
This is what I’m having trouble understanding. Obama was in Vegas announcing this new plan. Homes there are easily 50% off peak. Say you are one of the few people who didn’t succumb and walk away over the past few years, were lucky enough to keep your job and made payments, but you’re still 40 to 50% upside-down, I just don’t see how refinancing to 4% is going to help you much. You are still paying on a very overpriced home.
Seems to me they are trying to make sure you continue to be a mortgage slave. People in Vegas may be waiting quite a while to see peak prices come back again. Let’s face it. There’s even places in SD that are looking at 30% off peak. And, of course, this plan probably isn’t going to help investors and those buying back then to flip and/or people w/second homes. This plan is a little late, if you ask me. Quite a few people strategically defaulted and many have missed a payment of the past year, much less 6 months of not being late.
ParticipantI understand they are demonstrating at the corner of Encinitas Blvd and Hwy 101 on Saturday, October 29 around noon. Not sure if there are overnight campers up in your Nirvana. But they seem to have regular rallies.
ParticipantBank Of America and its $75 trillion in derivatives bets.
I just honestly don’t know how anybody can be okay w/this.
Participant[quote=Huckleberry]I manufacture SKEGPROTECTORS for repair of broken boat skegs, right up in Oceanside.
I would NEVER consider sending this work out of country even if it were cheaper.
1. I enjoy giving work to small companies like my own even if it’s a bit more expensive, we need to stick together and help each other out in trying times as these…
2. I don’t trust out of country companies to not steal my IP.
3. I have a much better management capability having it all done locally.
http://skegprotector.com[/quote%5D
Where is the Like button on Piggington! 🙂
Participant[quote=pri_dk]Where did the 1% get their money?
Did the government just hand it to them?
Or did it come from sales of their products?
Who created the 1% ?[/quote]
Really? You want me to explain how the banks stole and defrauded billions since the course of their existence?
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