Prices rose to levels above pre-crash in a matter of 2-3 years and in the past 6-9 months prices have been decreasing already in some areas(~10%), both for condos and SFH.It will be interesting to see what the correction is for condos.

Further, the seller will probably beg you to just decrease the sale price and have you fix it.

This should allow you to enter the next Stage 1 in very good financial position, and allow you to decrease the amount of time from Stage 1 to the completion of Stage 2 by a substantial amount.

In my market, real estate values seem to be adjusting to these new realties with longer days on the market, more price decreases, lower prices per square foot. 

On the other hand, if the population is static or declining, it may be better to sell the property.What to RenovateRenovation is the process of transforming a property to increase rent, decrease the time it takes to rent, and reduce maintenance costs.

House sales month to month looked steady, no increase or decrease from what I was reading.

And two, the diamond amenity passes are decreasing as they are tied to the condo unit, so when selling, if not transferred with the property, that unit no longer has the option to simply purchase one.

I am currently tracking salary increase and overall number of jobs increasing or decreasing over the next couple months.

This would be the best financial move since you avoid taxes, decrease your monthly payment even with higher interest rates, but this is probably a step back in lifestyle for you, if you live there.

By not providing appliances, you will dramatically decrease the number of interested applicants.