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Originally Posted by 1beautifuldaughter
We where considering moving but with the house next door looking like it does, we have to wait for some kind of improvements to happen next door or take a loss on the house,,, Not fair!
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How much do they want for the house next door? Check the address on Zillow.com and go from there. Maybe it's for sale, or would be for the right price.
ETA: One turn-down does not mean it's done forever. I would hire a local planner-ask a real estate salesperson or your attorney-to present it to the governing body (city council, planning commission, whatever) instead of doing the presentation yourself.
Make sure the planner knows the people on the planning commission or council-a local person will, that's why you're paying them.
When I was on city council I was always more likely to vote approval when a project was presented by someone I knew and had confidence in. For instance, the planner would have anticipated the almost standard complaints by neighbors (traffic, view, and drainage
ALWAYS come up-it's ordinary) and would have had counterarguments or perhaps even studies ready to rebut the argument.
In my opinion, they're worth the money. Talk to one and see what it would cost.