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my 2br 1bath 900 sq ft is being appraised for 470k,after the following renovations what could my new appraisal

Written by Scott on May 30th, 2009

Mr Yankee
be? renovated home would be : 1200 sq feet, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, upgraded kitchen.(kitchen upgraded to granite, stainless steel appliances, master bedroom would have its own bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. $120,000 construction costs. House is also being raised 2 feet to limit risk of flooding.

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Home Improvement Tips : Bathroom Renovations

Written by Scott on May 23rd, 2009

Ki Gray
One of the most popular areas of a house to renovate is the bathroom. There are many different ways to renovate a bathroom, from small surface changes to completely gutting the room. With some forethought and elbow grease, there are renovating techniques the do-it-yourselfer can accomplish, while saving money at the same time.
The [...]

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I have a son with autism, and we require help for modifications?

Written by Scott on May 20th, 2009

Myron R.
Is there a Canadian organization besides Easter Seals, that helps fund disability modifications to a home in Ontario Canada? My son requires massive intervention in all areas, is on a 22 year wait list for a group home, and is highly active and destructive. He takes meds for obsessive/compulsive disorder, but this doesn’t [...]

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NYC Landlord is renovating bathroom. Possible Warranty of Habitability violation?

Written by Scott on May 20th, 2009

csam1227
Landlord said renovation will take one week. In the meantime we (a family of four) were told to use the bathroom and kitchen sink (bathroom has no sink) in vacant apartment across the hall. Here’s the problem: The entire apartment is under-construction and completely filthy. It’s filled with dust and reeks of mold. Wood [...]

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Home renovations that increase your house value?

Written by Scott on May 18th, 2009

MissLiss
We are renovating our house and were wondering what reno’s will give us the best selling stand point. We plan on renovating the kitchen (new counter tops, flooring and perhaps cuboards), painting, trim, windows, doors. Any ideas of what best let me know
We want to eventually to put hardwood but the people who [...]

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Signs You Should Remodel Your Bathroom

Written by Scott on May 5th, 2009

Tim Sousa
As a homeowner, you may want something a bit different, more exciting, or more attractive for your home. There are many homeownwers who are satisfied with their home, but there are also many who are not, and want more. If you are one of the latter, then it may be time for you [...]

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apt renovation?

Written by Scott on May 4th, 2009

julie k
i’m starting to think about renovating my kitchen and bathrooms. any suggestions on sites to get idea? i’d love to look at pictures to get a sense of things. i’d love to get a list of different manufacturers for kitchen cabinets, bathroom tiles, etc…thanks!

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How do I get along with small town government?

Written by Scott on May 2nd, 2009

rthacker71
How do I get along with small town government?
I live in a small town and we have a gym that is used primarily for tent revivals, benefit singings and a group of guys who play basketball once a week. However, everytime I ask to use it, there is some reason that I cannot. I [...]

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