Remodeling your kitchen can bring new life to the space while also increasing its practicality. Going into your Bay Area remodel, knowing the kitchen cost upfront is important. Here are some important tips to evaluate your potential costs and renovation budget requirements before you get started. Kitchen Remodels: #1 on the Renovation Wish List A …
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Obtaining funds for your home remodel does not have to be difficult with some basic construction financing knowledge. There are many options for to finance your remodel. Construction loans, including a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), a cash-out refinance, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 203k, or a more conventional renovation loan. To better inform …
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Sometimes, a home remodel is a better option than new construction in San Francisco. After all, new home construction in San Francisco is rare and comes with a high price tag. If you want a newly constructed home you will often trade it for a lengthy commute to the city. By remodeling, homeowners can create …
Homeowners are often surprised by wildly differing remodeling bids. After all, it’s the same house, the same job, and the same parameters. However, the contractor bids often come in at dramatically different prices. Why is this? Shouldn’t bids be similar across the board? Not necessarily. We’ll look at some of the factors that influence remodeling …
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Learn the average costs of home renovations in the Bay Area. You’ll also find useful information on different renovation financing options.
With such a competitive market, Bay Area homeowners are known to buy now and renovate later. A home remodel is truly an excellent way to convert any home into the home of your dreams. However, knowing what costs to expect as part of your renovation is a critical need. Anticipating the costs of materials, labor …
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The idea of adding a basement to your home might be a little hard to wrap your head around; maybe even seem a little impossible. However, not only is it done, but it can add massive value to your home while easily working around tight lot lines keeping you from expanding your living space. Although …
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The pandemic has brought about shortages in virtually every industry, from cleaning supplies to automobiles to, of course, construction materials. Even though lumber prices are expensive, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need to put off the home renovations you’ve been planning. You can consider rethinking your renovation plans to use other materials and achieve a …
Accessory dwelling units are increasingly popular throughout California as counties are encouraging in-building to create more housing. If you’re considering investing in an ADU in the Bay Area, no doubt cost is one of the most important factors in your decision-making process. Because this is a significant investment of often more than $20K for our …
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