Maximizing Curb Appeal
Sure, a buyer might come along and love these Canary Island palm trees, but ideally you want to appeal to the masses to incite more urgency:
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Sure, a buyer might come along and love these Canary Island palm trees, but ideally you want to appeal to the masses to incite more urgency:
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Houses that are more than 10-15 years old, or have trees in the front yard should have the sewer line checked periodically. Affordable Drain charges $185 for the camera scan, and have been very reliable: http://www.affordabledrain.com/
Are you thinking of dressing your house up with some new hardware? Maybe new door knobs, towel racks, or cabinet pulls? Here is a good source:
If you have high ceilings and wondered about building a bedroom or loft above the living room, check out this room addition:
How do you handle paying for a big remodel?
In this case, the buyers bought the home with FHA financing and used their cash for the remodel, which included all new plumbing and electrical too:
In the end, you get a new house with huge yard and no fees!
Here are the “before” photos from the first day we saw it:
This video shows a remodel in progress being completed by one of my clients. The 2,506sf house was built in 1961 on a 12,000sf lot, and the seller was the original owner.
They are removing the pool – we finally get to witness a pool demo! This video starts with my “before” photos – but click on this old-pool photo to enlarge. >>>
Long-time owners are selling – if you can get your arms around doing a thorough remodel, I have the people who can help!
I don’t know if this pipe-fix will last for years, but it will do for now:
Part of homeownership is handling the unexpected – and there are times when water takes its toll. If you call your insurance company, expect that they will run up a five-figure expense, and a stain on your record that lasts. Or you can fix it yourself:
If you are gearing up for some exterior improvements or renovations, it is worth a trip to KRC Rock to get familiar with the different materials and ideas available: