by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 1, 2023 | Home Buying, Selling Your Home
Phoenix is second in the country in negative returns for home flippers in the first quarter of this year. The average Phoenix flipper lost nearly $10,000 on each flip. Only Austin Texas did worse. Phoenix has also had one of the lowest raw profit margins –...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
In Part 1, I revealed three ways to get buyers to make an offer when you don’t completely remodel. Here are a couple more: Replace lighting. Remove out of date light fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms and upgrade to LED and recessed lighting. Accentuate or add storage....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Oct 22, 2020 | Preparing a Home for Sale, Selling Your Home
As I set forth in What Buyers Want, buyers want new or updated kitchens and bathrooms. But what if you can’t afford a total or high end remodel? Here are some fixes: Change Counter Tops. Laminate can mimic the contemporary look of granite or quartz at a...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 15, 2020 | Home Ownership, Selling Your Home
In Best Remodeling Projects I wrote about the best bang for your buck when selling a home. I also mentioned 2 of the worst – an upscale major kitchen remodel and a master bedroom addition. But there are other home improvements that also have a marginal payoff....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 3, 2020 | Home Ownership
In a survey conducted between January and March of 2020 of more than 87,000 homeowners by Houzz, renovations remain a popular activity, particularly among older age groups. Baby boomers accounted for more than half of owners who renovated in 2019. Gen Xers (ages 40 to...
