Have you wondered what to do with those hand-scraped distressed hardwood floors once they get old and weathered? Here's an initial consultation and assessment by Andrew Appleby of http://allamericanhardwoods.com/ - we'll come back for a look at the end! Hat tip B.C.
Remodel Projects
Build What You Want
(before version above) Buying a fixer and doing a remodel is a viable alternative for those frustrated with trying to find a ready-made, suitable house:
LJ Kitchen Remodel
For those who didn't see it the first time around in 2011:
Zillow Killer
Our local MLS company Sandicor has recognized that there might be an audience out there on the intertubes, and has released a new version of their consumer-friendly MLS website to compete with Zillow and Trulia: http://www.sandicormls.com My new secret-agent ID number...
Doomsday Condos
Virtual Renovations
Real estate agents are working to reach a wider pool of buyers by posting the before and after virtual renovations online.
Chair Lift
Chair lifts are their own cottage industry, and you can spend more than $10,000 on the fancy ones. But you don't hear much about removing them!
Doggie Suites
Hat tip to daytrip for sending this in: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_26159482/homebuilder-adds-sweet-pet-suites-entice-buyers Standard Pacific Homes is building and selling homes in 27 developments from Florida to California and is believed to be the first...
PB Remodel
With the inventory so tight (especially for those wanting to spend less than a million dollars), a remodel project should be considered. We can help! Here’s the "after" tour of remodel and 700sf addition done by architect Mark Morris on his own house in Pacific...
La Jolla Fixers?
Here's a sweep through the hills of La Jolla, where there are still plenty of original-looking homes. I can help you buy one - remember the sale last summer? The remodel tour is coming!