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22 11, 2021

What Do Home Additions Cost?

YSNM Support2021-11-14T00:40:54-05:00November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Adding a Floor, Expanding the Footprint, Home Addition Cost, Horizontal VS. Vertically|

This isn't your first flip, but it is the first time you've thought about adding some square footage to your house, which is a little on the cozy side. As you weigh your options consider the typical costs of horizontal and vertical home additions, which we’ve highlighted below, to see how expanding your home may impact your budget. (Be aware that labor and supply expenses can vary by region). Expanding the Footprint If you want to expand your flip horizontally (expand its footprint) it can be cheaper than building vertically. It'll cost you between $150 and $200 per square foot, on

16 11, 2021

Got a Big Kitchen in Your Flip? Should You Install Double Islands?

YSNM Support2021-11-14T00:34:36-05:00November 16th, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Tips|Tags: Double Island, Enhance Style, Flip, Increase Cabinet Storage, Kitchen, Separate Meal Prep and Dining Spaces|

The kitchen is the heart and hub of a home, so you want the one in your flip to be as functional, welcoming, and stylish as possible. Kitchens with two islands are becoming increasingly popular for many reasons. Here are three that may make you rethink your kitchen design, and leave you seeing double. Create Separate Meal Prep and Dining Spaces In some kitchens with a traditional or old-world design an island is a large, movable marble-topped table situated in the center of the space. In most modern kitchen designs, however, islands are a marriage between meal prep and bar top

11 11, 2021

Accessory Dwelling Units

YSNM Support2021-10-27T22:28:18-04:00November 11th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, Real Estate|Tags: ADU, Must be Owner Occupied|

When you purchase a flip you may have space on your lot to build an ADU to make the property even more appealing to potential buyers. What exactly is an ADU, you may wonder? An ADU is a dwelling unit that's separate from the main home and is located on the same lot (this includes garage apartments). It can provide independent living for up to two adults. An ADU can also be located within the main home, as long as it is a separate unit. There are certain conditions that your ADU must meet in order to be approved by

6 11, 2021

3 More Common Mistakes When Painting Kitchen Cabinets in Your Flip

YSNM Support2021-10-27T22:11:28-04:00November 6th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, How To|Tags: Apply More Paint Layers, Kitchen Cabinets Repainting Mistakes, Labelling Doors and Hardware, Let it Dry|

Painting the kitchen cabinets in your flip house yourself may help save money, but if they're not painted properly a poor result can mean spending time on fixes—and time is money. Beware of these three missteps before taking on this project. Not Labelling the Doors and Hardware No matter how big or small your kitchen, this step can really help. You see, after you've removed the cabinet doors and hardware it can be hard to figure out what goes back together, and where. So, to make it easier to reattach the doors, consider numbering each one as you remove it. Put the

1 11, 2021

Plan to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets? Don’t Do These Three Things

YSNM Support2021-10-27T22:05:43-04:00November 1st, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, How To|Tags: Don't Skip The Prep, Kitchen Kabinet Makeover, Remove Cabinet Door, Use Primer|

Painting the kitchen cabinets in your flip can seem like a relatively simple DIY job, but it may require a little more work than you think. Be sure not to do these three things that can sabotage your efforts for a polished and professional appearance. Not Remove the Cabinet Doors Although you may think it's easier to sand and paint your cabinets without first removing the doors, skipping this important step can be a big misstep. Taking off the doors can make it easier to sand and paint every portion of their inner and outer surfaces. It can also help prevent

1 10, 2021

3 Things to Remember When Renovating a Historic Home

YSNM Support2021-09-19T00:52:47-04:00October 1st, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, How To, Real Estate, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Do Your Research, Historic Home, Perform the Necessary Updates, Preserve Important Details, Renovating a Historic Home, Renovations, Tips|

If you’re renovating a historic home you probably won’t approach the process in the same way you would a newer property, especially if you want to appeal to buyers who are looking for homes that are true to their era. So remember these three things when renovating a historic home. Do Your Research In order to stay true to the spirit of your historic home it’s best to get an understanding of the era, style, and characteristics that define it. So take inventory of your property’s history, features, and details so you can make decisions about how to best maintain

27 07, 2021

4 Trees and Plants Realtors Wish You Would Avoid

YSNM Support2021-08-03T23:54:58-04:00July 27th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Tips|Tags: 4 Trees and Plants Realtors Wish You Would Avoid, Bamboo Trees, Banana Trees, Spiky Species of Plants, The Bradford Pear Tree|

Before you put your flip on the market you obviously want to make sure it looks its absolute best, both inside and out. This means interiors that inspire, and curb appeal that commands attention. Although you may have awesome ideas about how to take your yard to the next level, beware of these four problematic trees and plants that Realtors hope you avoid, according to Apartment Therapy—a home and decor site. We've summarized those plants and trees for you here. Spiky Species of Plants As you design your landscape consider whether or not your plants are family-friendly—not all plants are suitable

11 07, 2021

How Can an Easement Affect Your Property Rights and Renovations?

YSNM Support2021-07-13T19:15:02-04:00July 11th, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, How To, Real Estate, Selling, Tips|Tags: Bank-Owned Property, Easement, House Flipping|

Sellers are legally required to report easements attached to their property, so you should be made aware if one exists on your prospective flip house by the time you have a purchase agreement, or even sooner. Examples of easements, and how they could affect your renovations If your potential flip house comes with an easement, you must abide by its rules. For instance, if you bought a property along a public beach, and it had an easement on your yard to allow neighbors to gain access to the beach, legally you would have to allow them passage. Along the same

22 06, 2021

2 More Ways to Make Your Roof a Selling Point

YSNM Support2021-06-22T06:05:51-04:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: Advertise your New Roof, Roof as a Selling Point, Transfer Warranty to New Buyers|

Random homebuyer: “The house was beautiful, but I really fell in love with the shingles!” While you may never hear that sentence uttered by a homebuyer, the condition of a home’s roof is still a key consideration in a sale, and it can make or break a deal. Consider these two ways to help make the roof of your flip a selling point, according to HomeLight. Advertise your new roof. Even though it's currently a seller's market, your flip is still competing with other homes in your area. Anything you can do to make your property stand apart from the

16 06, 2021

5 Benefits of a Steel Entry Door for Your Flip

YSNM Support2021-06-13T20:56:37-04:00June 16th, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Investing, Real Estate, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Benefits of Steel Entry Door, Cost Effectivness, Customization, Durability, Energy Efficient, Security|

Entry doors can help convey the personality of your flip and give buyers an idea of what’s to come inside. Whether your door has a traditional panel front with sidelights, or a more contemporary design, it is a key component of curb appeal. If the wood front door of your flip needs to be replaced, think about swapping it out for a steel door. Here are five benefits to consider. Security A steel door can offer a higher level of security over many wooden doors, and due to a typical construction of 24-gauge steel, its thickness and weight make it

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