If they look ok and are serviceable I would install new cabinet hardware and replace the counter top (not granite but something modern and attractive.

In the end it is marketing and combining marketing and press onto other items of present historical significance do have a value.

Question 1) Some people invest for income some invest for long term gains, some for a combination.

Most lenders have a CLTV (combined loan to value) limit.

When you combine to many keywords into the tag field without separating them you're doing yourself no justice.

The reason was my comfort zone -- however, I looked ahead and realized that I was willing to push my comfort zone a bit in exchange for a combination of instant equity AND cash flow.

- homeowners that are getting divorced and they care more about hurting each other then working out a deal - tracking down an absent homeowner (meaning spending hours and hours and hours on this)- lonely people who just want to talkAnd on and on and on - lots of time wasters in this biz but 1% isn't.Use the letters that Jeff posted - make your own - use a combination - and test test test - see what pulls better for your area.

"I understand that you have not recognized it yet, but user fees, cap and trade, or whatever else it may be termed, those taxes have already began to increase.Another artidle about increased taxes.http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h3Mm0Jizh2VahuI6Hvt9eK6deGuAD99F4GB00And another article that states the the combined taxes will go up to 54%http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2009/07/13/daily18.htmlSooooo much for no new taxes.

A modern cynic would say the correct answer is to, “run the old lady over and put her out of her misery because the health care plan in this nation won't pay for her, make love with the perfect partner on the hood of the car, then drive off with the old friend for a few beers.

Basically, it's going to be a combination of your financial situation, your personal preferences and your need for the cash.