Of course, of you buy a 5-10 year old house, you're likely to need to do some repairs/replacement during the 5-8 year holding period you're looking at anyway. - One advantage to buying a newer home is that you're more likely to get some on the in features already- granite countertops, open floor plans, etc.
If you are uncertain about how much to give, just to tip based on your bill. Generally, 10% - 15% of the bill is the most proper amount. For the tour guide and the driver, 10-70 RMB (1 - 10 US dollars) a day per person is adequate.
Stylists say they typically receive a 15 to 20 percent tip, but it varies. There are clients who always tip and clients who never tip, says Karla Watson, owner of Flip Hair Salon in Portland, Oregon. Clients shouldn't worry about tipping a certain percentage, but should tip the amount they feel comfortable with..