Tear Downs

Skyrocketing real-estate prices—the median home price in November was $1.4 million—combined with local restrictions that make tear-downs difficult mean Palo Alto is now full of renovated Eichlers. ❋ Nancy Keates (2012)

High-end devices like the iPhone contain just under $200 worth of parts, according to tear-downs by iSuppi Corp. ❋ Roger Cheng (2011)

Also, recent tear-downs of the Palm Pre put the unit cost at well under $200, yet the MSRP is $850. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And then if you throw in, you know, fires and tear-downs and just worn-out properties, we need 1.6 million or more per year. ❋ Alexandra Zendrian (2010)

"But I have found that even with properties marketed as tear-downs, the agent has not always done their homework and that's where a study period built in the contract would benefit the owner," Landers said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It was placed on the The National Trust for Historic Preservation 2006 list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places because tear-downs have decimated several historically significant homes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's a community where, in recent years, tear-downs were often replaced by palatial six-bedroom homes. ❋ Ann Cameron Siegal (2010)

In other words, for the property to be accepted as security for the “conventional” (80% LTV – loan-to-value) loan, the value must be land plus improvements; tear-downs and spec development not accepted. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Gito and Mrtew live in a beautiful neighbourhood in Windsor, much like our old neighbourhood of Port Credit, but without the the tear-downs and the constant construction of McMansions, at least not yet. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Many blame the tear-downs on the influx of wealthy financial migrants from New York, about an hour's drive away. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The goal in Irving Park would be to stop tear-downs and the building of bulky contemporary houses on small lots. ❋ David Wharton (2007)

But I hear secondhand that the ordinance also has considerable support from people in Greensboro's most prestigious neighborhood, Irving Park, which has experienced some tear-downs recently. ❋ David Wharton (2007)

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Mold now forms an interior version of kudzu in the soggy South, posing health dangers that will make many homes tear-downs and will force schools and hospitals to do expensive repairs. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Small gated developments abut very humble dwellings, very private homes marked only by a gate on the street standing alongside tear-downs and vacant buildings. ❋ Unknown (2002)

We didn't have many tear-downs an 'prayer meetin's an' sich, case de fuss sturbed ole missus who wuz kinder sickly. ❋ Various (N/A)

Working [in the shop] today my manager enters with his [personal computer] and tells me to do a 'tear-down' on it. My computer is really starting to show its age. It seems I'll have to order new [hardware] soon and do a 'tear-down'. ❋ DiamondBack26x (2010)

"Dammit [Heintz], [pack it up] and let's get tore-down!" or "[hook it up] with a post-chop tear-down". ❋ J Maz (2007)

Mr. [Gorbachev], [tear] down this [wall]! ❋ The Real Driller (2021)

Mr [President], [tear] down this [Trump Wall]! ❋ De-pube (2020)

[Cory]: What did you do this weekend, man? [Lewis]: Man! My girl and I were [tearing down some fence]! Cory: Sweet! ❋ CorysGro (2009)

“ People with curly hair and braces make a [tear down my leg]. “ [tear drop] down [my leg] = I’m sooo wet for him ❋ Ilovebasa (2023)

"[Port] of [Olympia]!" "[TEAR IT DOWN]!" "Port of Olympia!" "TEAR IT DOWN!" "Port of Olympia!" "TEAR IT DOWN!" ❋ Wally Cuddeford (2006)

“A tear just ran down my leg” “Huh?” “Oh.. [Taylor]’s [vigilante] shit [performance] was just.. HOT” ❋ Lyhfml (2023)

[Kyle]: [This is] my tear down face ❋ SleepingMooMoo (2021)