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Angela added an answer:

We used Excelsior Roofing. Easy to work with. Seem like honest guys. Not sure if the are considered "mid-range". Good luck.

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 10:32pm • Remodel & Renovate in San Francisco

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New City Con…, Real Estate Pro in Maryland

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how much would it cost to add a 2nd floor 400 sq foot loft to an existing 920 sq ft house in silver spring, md?

The conversation here is potentially all correct, because so much depends on the situation for the existing home, Adding 420 sf to a home can be done for ... more

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 10:27pm • Remodel & Renovate in 20901

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Monica Goyal…, Real Estate Pro in Cupertino, CA

Monica Goyal DRE # 01781926 added an answer:

garage conversion restrictions?

Hi Benjamin, You have received great advice below. I would add that you can make your own drawing, it doesn't have to be to scale, however, must have ac ... more

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 9:29pm • Remodel & Renovate in San Jose

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Randy Elliott, Real Estate Pro in Stockton, CA

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Need a reasonable & reliable,California-licensed contractor in the Stockton area, any suggestions?

You'll do great by calling Pete Serna from Serna Construction: (209) 483-0558. Very honest and does good work. Randy

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 6:51pm • Remodel & Renovate in Stockton

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Daniel Cullen added an answer:

Looking for an out of area Home Inspector

Any competent inspector should have sample reports available for you to review. Compare the reports and see which you think is the most thorough and most p ... more

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 5:07pm • Remodel & Renovate in Chicago

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Pamela Guert…, Real Estate Pro in Tampa, FL

Equine Living - Wallpaper

Faint TouchThis airy wallpaper is a slight hint toward your passion without compromising an elegantly decorated space. It would compliment french country and shabby chic styles nicely. Read more

Blogged yesterday, 12:13pm by Pamela Guertin • Quality of Life • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Equine Living - Sitting Room

Sitting Room v. Family RoomThe division of spaces by fireplace and TV create the illusion of a brighter, more open room while maintaining two distinct areas; one place to sit close to the fire while reading… Read more

Blogged yesterday, 12:06pm by Pamela Guertin • Quality of Life • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Steve Ornell…, Real Estate Pro in Fremont, CA

Steve Ornellas: MBA, RE Masters, GRI, ABR, e-PRO added an answer:

How much does it cost to add arond 500 sft to the existing 1200 house in san jose, CA area?

Pankaj: In 1993, I acted as "owner/general contractor" in a fairly significant remodel. We tore off the entire roof, and with the exception of three, every wall down to the subfloor; gutted all the old electrical, HVAC, galvanized plumbing, drain/waste piping etc. We then added 1700sf and doubled the home's size. Hear me on this topic: your cost can only be accurately determined based on the level of detail provided to the contractor bidding on your job! Commit this inverse relationship to memory: Increased detail = reduced Change Order$ (not a good idea to travel down the reverse path). If you are going to remodel definitely use an architect! I'm extremely pleased we didn't build what I had “cost-consciously” created on my home computer at the time. Also, start collecting your remodeling ideas (with pictures) so you can communicate exactly what you want to the Architect. Both you and the Architect will be pleased you did! A fantastic tool you can use to gather your “design thoughts” is http://www.houzz.com – I certainly wish I had it back in 93! Figure on at least a year to “perfect” your remodel on paper and the corresponding budget (the legwork takes time). Use LICENSED contractors when a task crosses over your “Do-it-yourself” comfort level of difficulty. https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/checklicense.aspx Make sure to obtain a permit for the work. If you do not take this step an Appraiser will not be able to provide any value for the remodel, which could "blow-up" any future sale because this can affect the Buyer's financing in addition to making the Buyer wonder if the remodel was done per building code. From your profile I assume you live in SJ. Here’s the main permitting site for San Jose for your reference: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/building/permit.asp Visit the SJ permit office to find out what you will need to provide them based on the scope of your project. Most of these offices are quite helpful in this regard. Ask about your "Property Line Set Backs". Just about every detached residential home has "setbacks" that bound the front, back, and side foundation foot prints of any remodel to a limited space (sometimes you can actually extend this about three feet if you cantilever a bay window). There may also be “Floor Area Lot Ratios” that effectively govern this as well. Bottom line: don’t let this scare you away from your project, just confirm details via the city permit department. Moving forward to the completion of your remodel: When a City or other governmental jurisdiction issues a building permit, they are required to notify the Assessor's office of that new permit. Santa Clara County, and all 15 cities within the county, are required to provide the County Assessor with copies of building permits. This notification is required since the Assessor is mandated to assess value added by new construction. Typically, this will manifest itself in you receiving a “Building Questionnaire/Statement Form” to fill out and return to the Assessors' Office which asks for details of the project. This is due to the fact that new construction that adds value to the property will generate a one-time supplemental assessment representing the market value of the new improvements. In your case, only the value of the new 500sf is added to your assessed value. Your property’s “base year assessed value” (structure and land) remain unchanged. The timing/completion of the remodel also influences this reassessment as follows: Each year, on January 1st, County Assessors determine the market value of all residential properties (however, each property’s value, and therefore its amount of tax, is controlled by Prop 13, which you can read about below) If the construction is ongoing on the first of the year, an estimate of the value of the partially complete construction is made and entered on the next assessment roll. When construction is complete, the base year assessed value is determined and a supplemental tax bill is issued for the difference between the value as of the date construction is completed, and the value that existed on the assessment roll. "Estimating Property Taxes in CA" http://www.trulia.com/blog/steve_ornellas_mba_re_mastersgri/2010/05/estimating_property_taxes -Steve ... more

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 12:00pm • Remodel & Renovate in 95129

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Abigail Rand…, Real Estate Pro in Barrington, RI

Zoning, Lawyers & Time

Zoning…. zoning…..zoning!!! So we made it to the zoning meeting, a little early, got the lay of the land and oh boy….. there were not one, not two, not even three lawyers setting up shop in the front… Read more

Blogged yesterday, 11:12am by Abigail Randazzo, GRI, ABR • Quality of Life • Remodel & Renovate • In My Neighborhood

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Jared Reimer, Real Estate Pro in Fort Collins, CO

3 Outdoor Kitchen Essentials for Memorial Day

It's been a long, cold journey since your last day off. Memorial day weekend is the unofficial start to summertime and it's time to be thinking about how you're going to spend those days and nights in… Read more

Blogged yesterday, 9:11am by Jared Reimer • Quality of Life • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Haig Istambo…, Real Estate Pro in Michigan

Haig Istamboulian added an answer:

Can anybody put me in the rigth diretsion hawe to go abaut eviction. Thanks regard Leif

Hello, Actually it is very easy to do it yourself if you want. You have to go to the local courthouse, where the property is located, and get the documents that you will need in order to do it legally. Ask a clerk there for the documents and they will give them to you, but they will NOT give you legal advice. Once you get the forms, the form that gets the ball rolling is the Demand for Possession Non-Payment of Rent which requires payment of rent or possession of the premises within seven (7) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) after the date of delivery of notice. Yes, you can deliver that document to the tenant yourself. If you don't feel comfortable in doing that, you can pay the court to serve it for you.After the expiration time on the service of the Seven-Day Notice you may proceed with filing the Complaint for Eviction. You will file the original Complaint with the Clerk at the courthouse. The Court must also receive a copy of the Seven-Day Notice and a copy of the lease. You must also attach a copy of the notice and lease to each copy of the Complaint. The filing fee is different depending on where you live. After the Complaint is filed the Clerk will issue a Summons. A copy of the Complaint, Seven-Day notice, and lease may be attached for service on the tenant. The clerk will usually offer to arrange for a Deputy Sheriff or a process server for you. If you are doing the serving, you can post the Summons on the Front Door of the property. The court will notify all parties of the Court Date, usually the earliest possible court date is seven days from from filing, but the average wait will be ten days to two weeks. District court calendars assign certain days to deal with each type of proceeding. Make sure you have all of the monies owed calculated for your day in court; rents' due, late fees, court costs, etc. Many tenants will not show up for an eviction court date. Some will have moved before the date, many others believe that the outcome is inevitable; either come up with the money or move. If the tenant fails to answer the Summons and show up in court, the landlord may request a Default judgment. The judge will usually grant it. If the tenant does show up in court, the judge may ask you to state your case and the tenant will be allowed to answer. Provided the proceeding remains confined to a failure to pay rent, the judge will likely proceed with a judgment for rent and possession. The judge may even ask you to arbitrate to work out a payment plan. That's a quick summary, theres a bit more to it than that, but that should help. HAIG Elias Realty (248) 379-6547 realtorhaig@aol.com ... more

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 8:39am • Remodel & Renovate in Detroit

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Sacrelender, Real Estate Pro in Sacramento, CA

Sacrelender added an answer:

What’s the difference between copper and plastic piping?

Tania is right. In fact that also includes the type of brackets you use to hold the piping in place. I heard of a house in the bay area blowing up when t ... more

0 votes • Flag • Yesterday at 8:17am • Remodel & Renovate in San Francisco

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Phyllis Stai…, Real Estate Pro in Jacksonville, FL

How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?

What’s in a paint color name?Whether it’s Harbor Fog, Just Peachy, or Van Buren Brown, an enticing paint color name has the power to excite, persuade, and ultimately close a sale.But no matter how… Read more

Blogged yesterday, 5:31am by Phyllis Staines - (904) 476-7653 • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Another 203K under way in the Denver area

I am excited to report another happy homeowner has closed on a rather impressive 203K project in Denver. They just closed today, and will be starting renovation on their home they refinanced. That's right,… Read more

Blogged Wed May 23, 2012 by Ray • Home Buying • Financing • Remodel & Renovate

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Martie Liebe…, Real Estate Pro in Saint Armands, Saras...

Architecture Tour May 19 with John Howey, Yann Weymouth + Harold Bubil

FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT MISSED THIS TOUR, here are photos taken by fellow tour-goer, Don Miller, that you will enjoy: Click Here :: Don Miller Professional Photographer And a few of my photos, too: … Read more

Blogged Wed May 23, 2012 by Martie Lieberman :: Call 941-724-1118 • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor • In My Neighborhood

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Popping The Top Again On Monticello Avenue

Looks like someone may be adding a second story on Monticello, in the M Streets.We are seeing a great deal of renovation and add-on activity this year. I interpret this as a sign the residential real estate… Read more

Blogged Wed May 23, 2012 by Ken Lampton • Home Buying • Remodel & Renovate • In My Neighborhood

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Judy Hudek -…, Real Estate Pro in Scottsdale, AZ

Decorating Style

Here is a tip that I have seen used in a couple different homes recently. Neither of these homes could be classified as “country” but this still looked great. One house had a laundry room that… Read more

Blogged Wed May 23, 2012 by Judy Hudek - Serving Golf Communities • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor • Moving

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Rodney Harris, Real Estate Pro in Austin, TX

Rodney Harris added an answer:

Should we remodel our 3/1 in 78704 to make it more appealing to buyers and get a higher sale price?

I don't live far from your location (s. First and Stassney) and have sold multiple homes in your neighborhood. I would be happy in assiting you with your ... more

0 votes • Flag • Wed May 23, 2012 • Remodel & Renovate in 78704

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Marina Jensen, Real Estate Pro in Denver, CO

Denver Modern Home Tour 2012

Do you love modern architecture? For those who live and breathe for the beauty of clean lines and loft style spaces, get your walking shoes ready! Denver Modern Home Tour returns on June 2nd this year,… Read more

Blogged Wed May 23, 2012 by Marina Jensen • Home Buying • Home Selling • Remodel & Renovate

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Caroline Kahn…, Real Estate Pro in San Francisco, CA

Caroline Kahn Werboff added an answer:

What does a crack in the foundation mean?

it can mean nothing or it can mean alot. You should always talk to a structural engineer to inspect the foundation Caroline

0 votes • Flag • Wed May 23, 2012 • Remodel & Renovate in San Francisco

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