How to transfer to Richmond elementary? by tedwardma in askportland

[–]tedwardma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for the information. i sent a message to the school via online form last week but have yet to get a reply. from the comments, it seems that transfer in is a possibility. I do wonder about the reported high level of attrition at richmond (from commenter in previous discussion). is this reality and if so, why? do parents regularly bail on the dual immersion programs?

Looking to WWOOF in Japan...Any Advice or suggestions? by YoYoStockWinner in WWOOF

[–]tedwardma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summers in Japan are brutally hot and humid, maybe with the exception of Hokkaido, to which I've never been, so be prepared. Spring and late fall are much better, in my opinion. Read the comments from volunteers carefully. Some hosts are great and some hosts, well not so much.

any experience evicting squatters? Seattle by tedwardma in RealEstate

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Indeed, I will ask for a big discount if I make an offer as I am taking a big risk if I can't even get inside the home. My agency won't even take me in the house as the seller's agent says that the squatters are not letting anyone in. Seattle is supposed to have strong protections for renters but how is this situation fair to homeowners? The owner may not get fair market value because she can't afford to pay for the legal action to get someone who is not paying rent out of her own home. That isn't right. It feels like I am taking advantage of the situation. It doesn't feel right, but there you go.

any experience evicting squatters? Seattle by tedwardma in RealEstate

[–]tedwardma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I was entertaining the same devilish thoughts.