Unfortunately, what too many of us do is wait until we can save up or pull out tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to make a major move: build on an addition, gut and remodel the kitchen, turn the basement into a media room extraordinaire. And many times, that means we never do the project, or we only do it when it’s time to sell and move.
The fact is, there are numerous remodeling projects that can crank up your enjoyment factor at home, for under $10,000... and many smaller projects for under $1,000.
by +Sarah Marrinan - Keller Williams Premier Realty
The #1 remodel fantasy of homeowners to be: knocking down a wall. In my experience the wall home buyers-cum-owners love to hate the most is the one between kitchen and dining room, far and away. Opening a kitchen and dining room into one larger, brighter space holds particular appeal for those who enjoy gathering family and friends to entertain at their homes, without isolating the cook/host.
The next most common wall people crave to eliminate is a wall between two small bedrooms. Agents and appraisers will tell you that turning two small bedrooms into one poses the potential to decrease the resale value of a home – and that’s true. But if you’re not planning to sell anytime soon, it might be worthwhile doing it anyway, especially if it renders two barely usable rooms into one user-friendly space. And in fact, this wall is often relatively inexpensive to remove – and to replace, if you decide to do so. Check with a reputable local contractor to consult on how such a project can be planned and executed efficiently.
Stay Tuned for more tips!
**Looking for tips on getting your home ready to sell? Call me at 651-964-0289 for a personal consultation!
Sarah
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The fact is, there are numerous remodeling projects that can crank up your enjoyment factor at home, for under $10,000... and many smaller projects for under $1,000.
Here is Project #2: Get rid of a wall.
by +Sarah Marrinan - Keller Williams Premier Realty
The #1 remodel fantasy of homeowners to be: knocking down a wall. In my experience the wall home buyers-cum-owners love to hate the most is the one between kitchen and dining room, far and away. Opening a kitchen and dining room into one larger, brighter space holds particular appeal for those who enjoy gathering family and friends to entertain at their homes, without isolating the cook/host.
The next most common wall people crave to eliminate is a wall between two small bedrooms. Agents and appraisers will tell you that turning two small bedrooms into one poses the potential to decrease the resale value of a home – and that’s true. But if you’re not planning to sell anytime soon, it might be worthwhile doing it anyway, especially if it renders two barely usable rooms into one user-friendly space. And in fact, this wall is often relatively inexpensive to remove – and to replace, if you decide to do so. Check with a reputable local contractor to consult on how such a project can be planned and executed efficiently.
Stay Tuned for more tips!
**Looking for tips on getting your home ready to sell? Call me at 651-964-0289 for a personal consultation!
Sarah
Follow Me on Twitter!
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