Remodeling

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• I am adding a metal barn to my property ?

  I am adding a metal storage building to my property. why am I required to pay sales tax for it and then pay property tax every year?

  • Asked by Carlton Whidden
  • Fort Mc Coy, FL
  • 44 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 month ago
  1 Answer

• Will finishing my basement increase my property taxes?

  Will finishing my basement increase my property taxes? We're hoping to finish it, but wondering what kind of financial impact this will have.

  • Asked by Moni
  • Galena, IL
  • 180 views
  • Remodeling
  • 5 months ago
  3 Answers

• What should I renovate?

  What should I renovate before selling my home? I have about $10K to put towards it. The house is cared for, but really dated.

  • Asked by Theo
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 153 views
  • Remodeling
  • 8 months ago
  3 Answers

• Has the property had any major repairs or renovations?

  How can I tell if the property had any major repairs or renovations? Does the seller need to tell me about repairs or renovations?

  • Asked by Josh
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 147 views
  • Remodeling
  • 9 months ago
  1 Answer

• Should I get rid of my popcorn ceiling before selling?

  Old popcorn ceilings throughout the home. Will I get a better value if I remove them? Seems overwhelming, so I prefer to leave it, but I also want to get the best value for my home.

  • Asked by Chris
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 318 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Are home repairs tax deductible when selling?

  Are home repairs tax deductible when selling? If so, what would be included?

  • Asked by Samuel
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 240 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Does a sunroom add value?

  Does a sunroom off the house add value to a home? We're thinking of adding on a sunroom/3 seasons room and wondering what our return on investment might be. Thanks!

  • Asked by Gary
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 266 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Does an unpermitted basement count in square footage?

  DIY finished basement. No permits were used. Does this basement count in square footage? Do you forsee any issues down the road?

  • Asked by Lucas
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 316 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Should I replace my outdated light fixtures before selling?

  Should I replace my outdated light fixtures before selling? Will something that small add value and help me sell for more? Or should I just leave them and let the next person replace them?

  • Asked by Gail
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 340 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Different loan for renovations?

  Hi, We're looking to buy a home and are open to renovating an older home. Will we need a different kind of loan for a home that will require renovations? Or do we take out 2 loans? How does this work?

  • Asked by Maria
  • Atascosa, TX
  • 571 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• How long can my home's roof last?

  Do I need to replace a 20 year old roof before I sell? No leaks

  • Asked by Han F
  • Albertville, AL
  • 465 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  8 Answers

• Do I have to change the locks on my new house?

  The previous owner had just changed them, do i have to buy all new ones?

  • Asked by Gary
  • Portland, ME
  • 353 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  9 Answers

• Do solar panels add value to a house?

  Do solar panels add value to a house? Can solar panels decrease value? Do some people don't want to care for them or worry about them damaging the roof?

  • Asked by Jan
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 330 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• How much does a bathroom remodel increase value?

  How much does a bathroom remodel increase the value of my home?

  • Asked by Alex
  • Galveston, TX
  • 425 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• How much should I spend on a kitchen remodel?

  We're planning to remodel our kitchen. We want it to be beautiful, of course, but we don't want to go so crazy with the upgrades that we never recoup our money. Is there a recommend amount to spend on a kitchen remodel? Or a percentage?

  • Asked by Jessica
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • 352 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• How much does a kitchen remodel increase home value?

  If we renovate our kitchen, how much will our home value go up? I know you can't know definitively, but is there a percentage or a range? Thanks!

  • Asked by Juanita
  • Vista, CA
  • 495 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• Does a bedroom have to have a closet to be legally called a bedroom?

  What if a room does not have a closet, can it be a bedroom?

  • Asked by Al
  • i don't know, FL
  • 600 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  11 Answers

• Are ceiling fans out-dated?

  we liked our ceiling fans. they're so useful! but are they out-dated?

  • Asked by Patricia
  • Madison, WI
  • 370 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• How do you get rid of an old house smell?

  Can you get rid of an old house smell? How?

  • Asked by Scott
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 350 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• How can I tell how old my house is?

  When we bought we weren't given a lot of information. Now that we want to sell it seems like everyone wants to know. We know it's older. Are there public records or something?

  • Asked by Benn Kenickerlikk
  • Butė, MT
  • 482 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Does second laundry room add value to a house?

  We're planning to finish our basement and I'm wondering if we should add a second laundry room. Will that add value to our house?

  • Asked by Barnet
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 467 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Is it worth digging out a partial basement?

  We have more of a crawl space than a basement and it would be very expensive to dig it out but I feel like everyone wants basements these days. Will I get the money back on resale?

  • Asked by Amy L
  • Wabash, IN
  • 353 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• The effects of converting garage into mudroom?

  We have a 3 car garage, but no mudroom in our home. We've thought about converting part of the third garage space into a mudroom. Would this hurt our home value? Would we now have a 2 car garage? Are there other implications that we should think about before proceeding? TY

  • Asked by Bryson
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 345 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• Kitchen updates for selling?

  We want to sell our condo in the spring. Our kitchen is older and has forest-green linoleum countertops. We want to do some updates to make the kitchen more attractive, but we only have $2K to spend (and we'd like to spend less if possible). What updates do you recommend where we don't spend a lot, but it has a big impact on the look of the kitchen?

  • Asked by Zach
  • Chicago, IL
  • 486 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  7 Answers

• Does a swimming pool add value to a house?

  We'd really like to get an in-ground pool, ideally with an outdoor kitchen too. We live in Wisconsin, so we could only get use out of it for part of the year. Does the pool add value to our home? Or do people see it as something else to care for and that would turn them away from the house?

  • Asked by Maggie
  • Appleton, WI
  • 366 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Do all homes need sump pumps?

  Do i need one if i live on a hill? Is it only certain areas that need them?

  • Asked by Joan G
  • Hiseville, KY
  • 469 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  9 Answers

• Bigger master bathroom vs bigger master closet ?

  We have a small master bathroom and two small closets in the master bedroom. Should we expand our master bathroom into one of the small closets leaving just one small/medium closet?

  • Asked by Dan Dinkel
  • Fort Washington, FL
  • 335 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  1 Answer

• What updates are worth it?

  We're thinking of selling our condo. There are some things that are outdated or that could be updated. We don't want to waste our money on things that don't matter, but also want our condo to sell for the best possible price. So, what updates are worthwhile?

  • Asked by Hudson A
  • Denver, CO
  • 463 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  8 Answers

• Should I replace my hollow doors?

  My house was built in 1934 but someone replaced all the the interior doors with hollow ones, not solid wood. It seems weird in this historic house. Is it worth my money to replace them all before selling? - Rick

  • Asked by Richard Maddses
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 457 views
  • Remodeling
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

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