Our latest project was a fully permitted rebuild of an 1860s brick four-square. This was a $200,000 renovation that ultimately appraised for $273,000. Finishes had to be simple and straightforward, while functional repairs were prioritized to breathe new life into… Read More »1860s brick four-square rebuild
Planning Renovations At this point, you should have a clear idea of your house’s potential value and your renovation goals, if you used the methods I suggested in the previous article. The next steps involve identifying deficiencies, determining the repairs,… Read More »Renovating for ROI: Planning Renovations
Understanding Value You might see a home’s value differently than I do, or differently than the market does. So when we talk about value as it pertains to a house, we are only concerned with market value, which is closely… Read More »Renovating for ROI: Understanding value
When a house is labelled a “flip”, it has a negative connotation. Most people are immediately turned off by the idea of buying a “flipped” house. This is because most people have heard the horror stories, or seen the horrors… Read More »6 Signs Of A Cheap Flip
Buying an older home can be intimidating. In my experience, there is a stigma attached to them, that scares people off more often than not. Most people assume because a house is old that it is inferior, or less valuable… Read More »5 Things To Inspect When Buying An Old Home