Howdy Folks, I just read all of the comments on this thread and I can honestly say there is a huge point folks are missing when it comes to the perspective of any white or off-white color. Whites are often difficult because we aren't completely aware of how they are effected by variables such as... Other whites, other colors, and lighting. Let me explain. When it comes to Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove, the color pigments often utilized in the majority of their paint bases are Y3(Oxide Yellow) & S2(Gray). The balance of these colors are combined at a particular fraction to make the color which results in them balancing each other out whilst adding a bit of depth because many customers often express the disliking for "bright psych-ward whites" such as OC-65 Chantilly Lace. White Dove's balance often results in just a soft white without being too this or too that BUT like any other off-white color... White Dove will have exaggerated undertones in the presence of Whiter colors whether it be your ceiling color, trim color, OR the presence of some kind of White furniture/decor within the room that is being painted. When whites are brought together they compete, and when whites compete they exaggerrate their differences within the scope of the human eye. The best analogy I can use to help explain this is the white napkin analogy. When we brush our teeth and smile in the mirror we are often satisfied with the end result being our teeth are clean and white, however if we were to immediately place a white napkin next to our teeth, the perspective would change because the white napkin's placement next to our teeth would show how our teeth are not as white we thought they were based on the initial perspective. They often look more yellow or dingey next to the whiter napkin. This is what happens with the pairing of white/off-whites. So if you're experiencing too much yellow with your White Dove or any off-white, here is the best advice that can completely shift the perspective and even completely solve the issue. Rule 1 : There can only be ONE white/off-white to avoid competition. If a white of some kind is in the room then make sure it is all the same white. So when I paint White Dove on the walls, make sure it is also on the Trim, doors, and Ceilings. This will create uniformity, thus diminishing the competitive contrasts and making it look immensely less yellow. It is encouraged to change the sheen/finish based on the application to provide a more subtle and elegant contrast such as Eggshell on walls, Flat on ceilings, and semi-gloss on trim. Just make sure whoever is tinting them at the store makes sure they all match in tone. Rule 2: Make sure there are no unwanted blues, greens, reds, or mainly purples within the area. All of these colors mentioned, especially purple, will pull out yellow due to the laws of color science. If they are in your decor, or flooring they can heavily influence what your eyes see. TLDR : Whites do not go together often due to their lack of depth contrast which often results in color competition or the exaggeration of unwanted undertones such as yellow. If you have White Dove up on your walls and it appears too yellow... paint your trim and ceilings the same color to alleviate the off putting tone your eyes are being forced to see because of the comparison. If it is still yellow after that then there is another variable within that room that is either pulling yellow tones out of the White Dove or reflecting yellow tones onto the off-white's surface. OR the color is just not for you.

"If they get approved for the loan those far more educated and experienced in evaluating finances will have made the decision." The problem with those far more educated and experienced... is that the risks to them are spread out and will likely have little impact on their day to day lives. The person who locks themselves into a loan (or situation) that they cannot handle, is likely to suffer much more. I agree that a 50% down payment is wonderful and if you were talking about somebody who knew what they wanted out of life and had demonstrated the means of getting it, the risk would be lessened. However, somebody who is still in the midst of trying to figure things out and whose income potential is limited, even a 50% down payment is not optimal.

There is no use in doing anything until the OA can establish for sure where the property line is. You are calling people 'psychos' that may be entirely within their rights by pruning trees on their own property. They definitely aren't, in my book, someone you can call 'good neighbors' but then how you approach someone can dictate how they respond to you. Get get all the facts first, then you approach them with confidence and explain why you are contesting their actions.

First, he is not allowed to kick you out of your home. Even if you were living in the trailer for free without any commitment from him, he can't just demand you leave. There is a process in all fifty states for removing people from their home and in none of those is demanding you are "out in the spring" one of them. Next, what you are describing is a contract for acquiring the land. All real estate contracts are required by the statute of frauds to be in writing. However, there is an exception to the statute of frauds for action of the parties. In other words, people can't make an agreement, allow you to spend money towards that agreement and then revoke it because it was not in writing. The smart move at this point is to get him to acknowledge the agreement via text or email. E.g. "When we paid the $4,000 you were behind in your mortgage and then took over your mortgage, you said we could live here and then inherit 10.5 acres of land. So you can't change your mind now and decide you don't want us out. We already agreed." If your father admits to that agreement, even if he just says something like, "that was before you...." then that is the ball game. You win. He will likely not be able to evict you without paying a significant amount of money and the judge is unlikely to issue the detainer before trying some sort of mediation. Even then he is likely to grant you a judgment against your father for any money you paid on his behalf (but not yours). Finally, the question isn't really whether your dad has the right to kick you out (he probably doesn't), the question is can you make him realize it without spending a lot of money. I suspect that you can find an attorney and spend a few hundred dollars to have him write a demand letter that will back your father down. If this is happening now, it will likely happen again, so I would advise getting some legal advice now. If you can't afford it, contact your state's bar association and see if you can find someone to help you pro bono. Good luck