There’s something fabulously far-out happening at HGTV. Maybe you’ve heard the rumblings. The network has purchased one of the most universally recognized homes in America — the 'Brady Bunch' house — and plans are underway to restore it to its full, resplendent,...
Remodel Projects
Real Concern or Self-Sidelining?
Price Discovery: What price reflects the risk? It was $675,000 last week:
Quality Work
Reviewing some of the quality upgrading Tom did at the Stewart house:
La Costa Fixer w/Granny Flat
For those who want to build out a project your way, have I got a deal for you! The architect drew up plans for a 3br/3.5ba house plus a 1br/1ba granny flat, and they just needs the finishing touches. Last sale nearby was 7503 Solano St for $975,000 in June. Will not...
Shipping Container Pool/Spa
People don't think twice about buying a portable spa, so these guys took it one step further - hat tip elbarcosr: https://www.instagram.com/modpools_official/
Modern Farmhouse Marketing
We're lighting up the internet - it's good to have a positive first impression! Zillow ad: Facebook ad: Here's how the shower door turned out: Come by 12-3pm this weekend!...
Tom Tarrant’s Green Button Homes
Tom Tarrant has done some incredible remodels over the years - here is a visual collection of a few of his projects: https://www.houzz.com/pro/tom-tarrant/green-button-homes Here's the video tour of his Bay Park remodel:
Room Addition
Do you have those high ceilings over the living area, and wonder about turning it into usable space? We've done three of them over the years, and I got the camera rolling for this one:
Quick Kitchen Updates
Sellers need to do more updating and improving to get their home sold these days, but you don't want to go crazy. Here are a few quick ideas from Bob Vila: 10 Kitchen Updates You Can Do in a Day You don't have to live with your ugly cabinets one minute longer! There...
White-Boxing
Homes in original condition would benefit, but you can't finance these: Home shoppers usually want to see a property at its best. This means that sellers truck in staged furniture, slap on fresh paint, and repair potential problems for buyers. “When you walk into a...