![How to Assess the Cost of a Fixer-Upper, Part 1.]()
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 25, 2018 | Home Buying
When you buy a fixer-upper property, follow these tips to avoid getting in a financial fix: 1. Get Inspections. These are key to determine whether a fixer-upper is worth it. A home inspector can uncover hidden issues in need of replacement or repair, such as...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 17, 2018 | Home Ownership
In Arizona, repairs under $1,000 can be performed by a person without a contractor’s license. But the “handyman exemption” isn’t that simple. An important limitation is that the aggregate contract price, including labor, materials and all other items, is less than...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 13, 2018 | Home Ownership, Taxes
Owners tackling a remodeling project may want to consider how it could impact property taxes. Renovations could result in an increase in assessed value by the county assessor. Ordinarily in the Phoenix metro area any upward adjustment in assessed value would only...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 10, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
In Five Home Trends, I detailed likely buyer housing wants. Here are 5 more: 1. Wellness systems. Healthful features like lighting systems that utilize sunshine (such as clerestory windows and skylights), swimming pools without chlorine, and vegetable gardens. 2....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 9, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
1. Open spaces. An open floor plan may feel like old hat, but use of this layout will accelerate in both condos and single-family homes. Eliminating walls and barriers provides greater access to the kitchen – the room most buyers feel is the most important space...
