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Your dad was a wise man. I wouldn't have bought the painting either at the time.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 27, 2022 at 8:24 AM
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Good Morning from Cleveland
Kabu, I know this project is going to take some time and I'm sure it will be stressful but the end result will be so worth it. When you have a question I hope the contractor and his workmen will go into detail with you and explain exactly what they are doing. I think remodeling your kitchen is a very good thing. It will add to the value of your house and it will be wonderful to have new appliances. I can see you sipping a cup of tea with Mr. Graysome close by after all the work is done.
posted by
Goldiec
on July 27, 2022 at 4:47 AM
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One thing if desperate in later life one can always use the property as a means of
support. Land is very good Archie's Dad had a house in the middle of a moderate
piece of land . someone bought it knocked down the house and built a larger one.
Of course land is expensive here.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 27, 2022 at 1:25 AM
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Your last sentences say it all. Real wealth is different things to different people. It's reassuring that you have Jim there to keep an eye on the construction. I only paid the expenses but not enough attention when renos were going on here years ago - and you know how that turned out!
posted by
adnohr
on July 26, 2022 at 8:20 PM
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Good afternoon
Well, at least you are getting somewhere. It's not much progress, but it's a start. As for real estate, it is a smart investment when properly cared for just as you are doing. An updated kitchen can raise a home's value by 30 to 40 percent, depending on the extent of the remodel. 
posted by
Sherri_G
on July 26, 2022 at 2:29 PM
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I can't say that I have ever been rich in anything tangible or salable, but I've been rich in anything that really counts--family, love, comfort, meaningful life, friends, etc. etc. and I've always been comfortable and able to help other people.....much for which to be thankful.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 26, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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I hope you get a good job on the renovation and your contractor
is one of those really skilled design-build guys. As for investing in real estate, the market is a bit crazy right now. Six months ago the interest rates were very low and houses were selling in a couple of days. Now the economy has changed and a house can stay on the market for a couple of months around here. One thing I like about owning instead of renting is that the monthly payment remains stable when you're buying - the landlord can't jack up the rent every year.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 26, 2022 at 1:24 PM
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