i just think most people dont seem to understand that the fees and charges can equal .5-1% extra on the true cost.

Hi,just bought a bungalow.The lounge is huge with a 16'X 8' brick wall as the main feature. It incorporates a large fireplace, made with matching bricks and is absolutely gorgeous, with straight lines and deep pointing / grooves, except for the fact that the peope tied to save money when getting this wall erected and had it made from horrible, harsh angled, plain grey bricks, instead of the red bricks ususally used. These have then been painted over, (only each individual brick, not the morter) with flat white 'orrid emulsion, which we have been told can only be removed by sandblasting (not a viable solution) What we would like is somneone to tell us how to create a natural red brick effect using the bricks in place as a base, without having to plaster over the whole wall or use fake brick cladding. We read something about using 'stucco' and sponges to paste over each brick, and then painting, but not sure what stucco is or where to get it. can someone please help?

I am wanting to know how to jump head first into the real estate market and get my feet wet while still making money. I do not have any experience what so ever, just a real urge to get into this market! I want to take classes but, I really don't know what I need to take 1st and I want to start on my associates degree as a at-home work study but, I'm not sure what employers are looking for as far as education in the real estate world other than Business Admin. I hope there are some real estate guru's on here to help a sista out! Thank you in advance!