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Bruce Walter (Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana)

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Jerry Lucas
ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
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During the last real estate crash, many homeowners were living in homes that were underwater...  

I live in a Yellow Submarine, on a dry lake.

Apr 03, 2015 02:15 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I was stationed on a Nuclear Submarine for 4.5 years and did 7 patrols of an average 80 days a piece with no windows.  I could handle it still! 

Apr 03, 2015 04:12 AM
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John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

I actually did have a rather unique experience with my two sons once. One of their very imaginative teachers hosted an overnighter in the glass walled tunnel that envelopes the shark thank at San Diego's Sea World.

It was indeed a very unique experience awakeing to a great white staring at me with his mouth wide open and razor sharp 6 to 12 inch pointed fangs less than 3 inches from my head.

Apr 04, 2015 12:55 AM
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Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Bruce,

The marine environment is more fragile, than we may think. I do not think, we should be bringing our destructive, polluting ways into that neighborhood more than we already do.

Apr 03, 2015 04:03 PM
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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
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No thank you ....it is the fear of it all caving in that would scare me

 

Apr 02, 2015 09:46 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Not unless they come with a three submarine garage.

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Robert Havana
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just checking on which questions have the most answers here at Activerain, this was one which sure got a good response from everyone.

Mar 04, 2016 01:49 PM
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Cynthia (CJ) Sleppy
Cynthia J Sleppy Real Estate - Medford, OR

Definitely not!  I'm a land lover  :>)  I get nervous visiting the aquarium that has the water arch! 

Apr 08, 2015 03:20 PM
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Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
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Sure, but fantasize about living on Mars more often.  I think I will go there and start a company called Red Real Estate.  Huge lots and scenic Earth views.  

Apr 06, 2015 07:48 AM
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Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
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Great Question Bruce!  Lol- I would not- I would rather be at the edge of the water looking across;)  Now- if there was a walking tunnel- I could totally go for that!

Apr 05, 2015 01:30 AM
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Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Hmm, Probably not. I like the feel of the sand on my toes.

Apr 04, 2015 12:14 PM
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Mark Artesani
Keller Williams Realty - Fountain Valley, CA
Huntington & Newport Beach, Fountain Valley Homes

On the Moon maybe

Apr 04, 2015 07:31 AM
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Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Under water no, near the ocean, yes.

Apr 04, 2015 04:10 AM
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Anita S. Zahn
Advantage Realty 863-840-1420 - Sebring, FL
Highlands County Real Estate Source! I work 4 U!

No way, I have tried scuba diving several times and it just doesn't work for me.  Rather snoakel I think I like being at the surface better.

 

Apr 04, 2015 12:21 AM
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Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

I would prefer to live above the water on a houseboat or something similar.

Apr 03, 2015 12:54 PM
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Keith Strawn
www.ExploreBeaufortRealEstate.com (Ballenger Realty) - Beaufort, SC
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Bruce, Absolutely not!!

Interesting question, though.

Apr 03, 2015 12:46 PM
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Ray Wright
Keller Williams Realty - Riverside, CA
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No thanks.  I've seen too many shark movies.

 

Apr 03, 2015 10:08 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sure but I'd need enough sunlight.

Apr 03, 2015 08:01 AM
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Marshall Brown
Mid America Inspection Services, LLC - Fargo, ND
BSEE, CHI

I have trouble thinking of advantages to living underwater. It has been written about over the years in magazines like Popular Science but it always seems to have too many downsides. If it were very practical I'd think deep sea drilling rigs would be designed like that.

Apr 03, 2015 06:12 AM
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Leslie Campos
Tierra Antigua Realty - Safford, AZ
The Only CRS in Graham County

Nope. Get anxious even in a tourist sub looking at gorgeous reefs.

Apr 03, 2015 05:18 AM
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Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

No Way, never! I get anxious just thinking about it.

Apr 03, 2015 05:01 AM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
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Only on the water where the sun shines, never underwater.

Eve

Apr 03, 2015 04:53 AM
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Doyle Davison
Hawaiian Beaches Hawaii - 714-968-6767 - Huntington Beach, CA
30 years as your Concierge services listing broker

Hell NO... they call that SCUBA...  I'm not sure my clients are ready for extremes like living on mars or 10,000 feet under the sea..

Apr 03, 2015 04:10 AM
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Theresa Akin
CORPUS CHRISTI REALTY GROUP - Corpus Christi, TX

I could live on the water better than under the water. I am a Cancer by astrological sign and am happy to live near the water in Corpus Christi, Texas. My family used to have a lake cottage in northern Indiana. Practically lived up there in the summer. It was my way of vacationing. I could deal with a houseboat for a while also. Ironically, I don't swim well at all. On the water, near the water, yes. Under, absolutely not!!

Apr 03, 2015 03:50 AM
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Dwight Puntigan
DRP Realty, LLC - Saint Peters, MO
Dwight Puntigan

When the fish look in throught the window, who is in the aquarium?  Just do not expect to go out on the deck.  There could be above surface garages, parks, pools, and bridge to shore.

Apr 03, 2015 02:55 AM
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Jim Broline
RE/MAX Enterprises - Downers Grove, IL
Chicago Suburban Property

Not for me. But, I would vacation in a habitat with an underwater view of a Polynesian coral reef. 

Apr 03, 2015 02:50 AM
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Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
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Short answer, nope. 
Mel

 

Apr 03, 2015 02:45 AM
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Peter Lake
Harborside Sothebys International Realty - Marblehead, MA
Associate Broker

I've lived underwater. Really.

No, thanks.

Too many problems.

Apr 03, 2015 02:38 AM
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Tina Gleisner
Home Tips for Women - Portsmouth, NH
Home Tips for Women

Fascinating question & while it might be something we don't have a choice about given the rate of global warming, I can't imagine not have my view, natural sunlight and the ability to walk outside any time I want. Outdoor living spaces are all the rage now, so I can't imagine we'll go there ... until we have no choice.

Apr 03, 2015 02:27 AM
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Chris Lima
Turtle Reef Realty - Port St Lucie, FL
Local or Global-Allow me to open doors for you.

I am hyperventilating just thinking about it!

Apr 03, 2015 02:22 AM
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Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bruce Walter 

No I definitely would not as I do not like to get my head wet when I swim so I cannot imagine living underwater. I do not even like the area of the SF Bart that goes underwater. Interesting idea though.

Apr 03, 2015 02:21 AM
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Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Winter Haven & Lakeland, Florida

I would do it as long as it didnt feel like I was in a submarine.

 

Apr 03, 2015 02:06 AM
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Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Not unless it was the only way to survive. I'd feel like I was in a cage if I couldn't walk outside whenever I please. I don't even like staying out in a boat for too many hours. 

Apr 03, 2015 02:06 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Depends on how toxic tera-firma is.

If my survival did not depend on it, I prefer place where I can open the window.

What is the #1 comment those who visit the space lab say was most difficult to adjust to?  THE SMELL. Closed enviroments present some real challenges that may require opening the window!

Apr 02, 2015 11:22 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

In the short term it would be a fantastic getaway but as a primary residence the concept, you might say, is all wet Bruce Walter.  

Apr 02, 2015 10:27 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No. I can't imagine anyone wanting to do it.

Apr 02, 2015 09:53 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No. My favorite activity is hiking and although I love the ocean I would miss walking the land for miles most days.

Apr 02, 2015 05:49 PM
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Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I wonder what the water damage repair industry will look like then Bruce Walter ?  

Apr 02, 2015 02:19 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

No!

Apr 09, 2018 09:24 PM
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

No.

Mar 29, 2018 09:25 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Anita, I remember how scary it was the first time I went snorkeling and I think it could be scary being down deeper with scuba diving.  Just a sense of being trapped;  I sure admire those who do so as they have mastered the mysteries of the depths!

Apr 04, 2015 10:30 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kimo, living near, or waterfront would work for me as well!!!

Apr 04, 2015 10:28 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Mark, I would take living underwater over living on the moon any day, although the views would be out of this world!

Apr 04, 2015 10:27 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Eve, I would think any underwater community would need to be located in a part of the world where the water was relatively calm and sunlight could be filtered down to the underwater units.  This type of futuristic living would only be for a certain type of person, for sure!

Apr 04, 2015 10:25 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Anna, well you can't argue with that, but I would see some type of easy access to the surface where residents could commute to work, shop, and enjoy everyday activities on land.

Apr 04, 2015 10:23 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Eve, having that sunlight is necessary for most of us as we need it for good mental health.

Apr 03, 2015 07:00 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Lyn, just imagine some underwater units a couple of hundred feet out in crystal clear Lake Michigan!  I could handle that for sure, although the ice in the winter would be a challenge!!!

Apr 03, 2015 06:58 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Keith, at least present day we don't have to worry about it as there don't appear to be any options offered.

Apr 03, 2015 06:56 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Jill, I think I could live underwater if it wasn't too deep and you had easy access to the topside.

Apr 03, 2015 06:54 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Doyle, I could handle being under the water about 50 feet in the Caribbean where the water was calm and there was plenty of sunlight, but no way in the darkness of two miles down!!!

Apr 03, 2015 06:08 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Pamela, I understand completely.  You Californians have to have all that sunshine!!!

Apr 03, 2015 06:07 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Theresa, it would take a special person to live like that and I think it would be very spooky if the colony was in the depths of the ocean surrounded by darkness.  Where in Northern Indiana did you have the cottage?  Was it around Culver or Syracuse?

Apr 03, 2015 06:06 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Marshall, the costs for now would seem to be prohibitive, and what would be the long term impact of living in a pressurized environment like that?

Apr 03, 2015 06:04 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Fred, this would be a hotly debated issue concerning the environment if something like this was proposed and I don't think the current administration and the EPA would go for it.

Apr 03, 2015 06:03 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Ray, I thought of that one corny movie with the monster shark,  and I could just visualize some monster shark ramming the glass bubble letting all that water in!

Apr 03, 2015 06:00 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Dwight, that is what I would envision a developer doing where there was easy access and integration to the coastal community back on the shore.

Apr 03, 2015 05:36 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Peter, Mel, and Jim:  I understand completely!  I don't think I could do it unless it was only about 50 underwater where sunlight still filtered down to enjoy the beauty of the environment.

Apr 03, 2015 05:34 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Tina, I just saw a map of what the US would look like if all the polar ice melted and millions would be underwater!  I would think there would be an easy way to get to the surface and land or an easy way to exit and enjoy the water with scuba diving.

Apr 03, 2015 05:32 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Chris, I would bet there has to be an underwater restaurant somewhere in your state of Florida so maybe you could visit and see what you think!

Apr 03, 2015 05:29 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kristin, it would be a huge adjustment and I think candidates for a futuristic underwater environment would need to be carefully screened.  

Apr 03, 2015 05:28 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Ben, I would envision an environment with the crystal and calm waters of the Caribbean where there would be large sections of thick glass that would allow in light from above and unlimited views of the beautiful aquatic surroundings.

Apr 03, 2015 05:26 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Marte, this type of closed environment would be difficult for most people and you appear to be with the majority for the moment based on the answers so given!

Apr 03, 2015 05:24 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Annette, I take it you would save money on your underwater abode by not having the screens on your window package?

Apr 03, 2015 05:22 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kevin, I would say you are right by the fact that we don't have communities like these present day.

Apr 03, 2015 05:21 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Gita, it would take a special type person and the location would be important as well for if you were not deep enough where you could still have light and the water was clear that might make it tolerable for some.

Apr 03, 2015 05:20 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Kathleen, I would imagine there would be some way to easily access the coast or if it were out in the ocean there would be some large platform above the surface where that would be possible.

Apr 03, 2015 05:18 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Tom, if you had  a water repair job it would be job security for sure,  as it would be the mother of all jobs!

Apr 03, 2015 05:17 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Georgie, there are some cities where that is common, but the only thing I would have against the houseboat would be the brackish water and smells of being in a back bay.

Apr 03, 2015 05:10 PM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Dorte, you probably don't have to worry about this happening for some time as the costs would be great and demand from the comments indicate it won't happen any time soon.  You are right about it being a very fragile environment!  Thanks for you comment, Dorte!

Apr 03, 2015 05:08 PM
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Fred Cope
Reliant Realty in Nashville, TN - Nashville, TN
Looking For Homes With A Smile

No problem!  Just as soon as my Federally subsidized scales and gills are approved for cross-species transplant is completed.

 

You see, we farm boys are really down to earth home buyers.

 

I was promised that if I like my gills, I can keep them.

 

What? How did the installation instruction wind up on her server?

 

She did what with my email?  Well, I didn't knoe that was the village we had to take.

 

That includes me?  Village idiots, huh?

 

Sorry, I won't be able keep my word.  Someone else will have to go!

Apr 03, 2015 10:30 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Russ, I sure know what you mean, or I would worry about some captain dropping an anchor on top of the plexiglass roof!

Apr 03, 2015 05:25 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Jerry, that is a great point so they would be used to it!

Apr 03, 2015 05:24 AM
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Paul S. Henderson how great to hear from a Submariner!  Were you on a boomer with the 80 day patrols or an attack boat?  I would be interested in your opinion on Blind Man's Bluff,  as that is still the most interesting book I have read in the last 20 years!!!

Apr 03, 2015 05:22 AM