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Curb Appeal is King
by Charlie Kerr on 12/17/10
CURB APPEAL IS KING, NAR STUDY FINDS
WASHINGTON, D.C. (RISMEDIA) – Nine of the top ten most cost-effective projects in terms of value recouped are exterior replacement projects, according to the National Association of Realtors 2010–11 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report.
Among the report's findings:
- The steel entry door replacement is the project that returned the most money, with an estimated 102.1 percent of cost recouped when the home is sold.
- The midrange garage door replacement is expected to recoup 83.9 percent of costs.
- Upscale fiber-cement siding replacement was deemed the most cost-effective among siding projects, recouping 80 percent of costs.
- Upscale vinyl window replacements were expected to recoup the most among window replacement projects, at 72.6 percent.
- Wood decks tied with a minor kitchen remodel for the fourth most profitable project, recouping an estimated 72.8 percent of costs.
Meanwhile, here's what the study found inside the house:
- An attic bedroom addition costs more than $51,000 and recoups an estimated 72.2 percent.
- A basement remodel costs more than $64,000 and recoups an estimated 70 percent.
- Improvement projects that are expected to return the least are a midrange home office remodel, recouping an estimated 45.8 percent; a backup power generator, recouping 48.5 percent; and a sunroom addition, recouping 48.6 percent of costs.
In addition, the study found that Texas was among the regions that were consistently estimated to return a higher percentage of remodeling costs when a home is sold.
Interest Rates!!!
by Charlie Kerr on 09/01/10
This not an offer to lend, only an observation. I was in the mortgage department of my local bank this afternoon. It is hard to believe I am about to type these numbers. Did you know that you can get a 30 year fixed rate of 4.125% and a 15 year fixed rate of 3.75%. Obviously depending on your credit etc. Those are crazy low numbers.
If there ever was a "GOOD TIME TO BUY", this surely must be it. Call and lets get started. Thanks for stoping by the site.
Welcome!!!
by Charlie Kerr on 08/20/10
Thank you for stopping by. The purpose of this little site is to make it as easy as possible for you to know the most you can about our listings before we take you to look in person. Clips are intended to give a brief overview of the property. It can be a time saver.
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Charlie
