Remodeling

A short sale… 15 years later

Fifteen years ago we helped two young men purchase the house above as a short sale (the small, snowy picture in the lower left corner). They waited exactly 5 months...
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New 2023 Remodeling Study… highest and lowest cost recovered

Getting ready to sell and wondering what projects will add the most value to your home? Today’s Homeowner calculated the average return on investment for 34 projects, consulting with more...
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Find Your Inspiration

We are starting a series on how to find inspiration for design. We can often feel beholden to current trends on social media or what’s available in the Target home...
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Home Design Trends to watch for in 2023… what’s hot, what’s not

Lifestyle changes due to the pandemic such as home offices continue to hold strong, along with some newer trends. New countertop materials are coming in strong, as are cozy comfort,...
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Using Wallpaper as a Design Element

Wallpaper is all over the place these days and there are so many fun fresh patterns.  Plus with peel-and-stick, you can easily apply it yourself and not be tied to...
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Does it pay to have your hardwood floors refinished before selling?

A question that often comes up when sellers are figuring out what updates to do to their homes before selling has to do with flooring. If there are hardwood floors,...
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Mid-Century-Modern Renovation

Love the article from Mid-Century Homes about this home designed by a prominent MCM architect working in Arizona after WW2. The new homeowner knew it had been poorly remodeled and...
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Cost vs Value 2022… home improvements return on investment

Thinking about doing some home improvements but wondering if you will get your money back when you sell? Don’t expect to get it all back. According to the 2022 Remodeling...
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