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27 01, 2022

3 Renovation Mistakes That Decrease a Home’s Value

Paces Funding2022-01-24T20:56:34-05:00January 27th, 2022|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Tips|Tags: Flipping, Home Value, Renovation|

You want your flip house to be as impressive as possible to potential homebuyers. You want to pull out all of the stops—within budget, of course. However there are certain missteps in a renovation that can lessen the value of your home. Here are three to avoid. Letting Your Personal Tastes Dominate the Design While you may have a good eye for creating cohesive designs among countertops, tile, flooring and paint in your flip, be careful not to venture from mass appeal to over-personalization. Emerald green cabinets with gold hardware may be a beautiful and dramatic look for a kitchen,

11 01, 2022

Replacing Windows in Your Flip? 2 Styles to Know

Paces Funding2021-12-22T17:35:46-05:00January 11th, 2022|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements|Tags: Bay Windows, Flipping, Picture Windows, Windows|

Not only do windows open up interior spaces to natural light and air, they are focal points to frame views to the outdoors. There are many different styles of windows, and a vast majority of the time they jive with the architectural style of a home, or at least they should. While windows are aesthetically pleasing on both the exterior and interior of your flip, they're also an important consideration for potential buyers when it comes to energy efficiency. Heat gain and heat loss through windows account for between 25 percent and 30 percent of residential heating and cooling energy use, according to the

27 12, 2021

3 Tips for Buying a Distressed Property

Paces Funding2021-12-22T17:16:33-05:00December 27th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, Real Estate, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: Distressed Property, Get an inspection, Get creative, right neighborhood|

If you’re kicking around the idea of finding and buying a distressed property, this guide will help. Check out these three tips for buying a distressed property that you can put to use when you’re ready. These three tips for buying a distressed property can help you get the best deal – and make the most profit: Choose the right neighborhood Get creative in finding properties Get an inspection Here’s a closer look at each. Tip #1 for Buying a Distressed Property: Choose the right neighborhood If you aren’t already eyeing a particular neighborhood, start doing some research. Location is

22 11, 2021

What Do Home Additions Cost?

Paces Funding2021-11-14T00:40:54-05:00November 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?

Paces Funding2021-11-14T00:34:36-05:00November 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

Paces Funding2021-10-27T22:28:18-04:00November 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

Paces Funding2021-10-27T22:11:28-04:00November 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

Paces Funding2021-10-27T22:05:43-04:00November 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

Paces Funding2021-09-19T00:52:47-04:00October 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

Paces Funding2021-08-03T23:54:58-04:00July 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

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