Renovation Projects
We all make New Year’s resolutions to improve ourselves. Sometimes, that means forking over about $500 for a yearly fitness center membership. By March, however, the enthusiasm is gone. The reasons make too much sense: That five-block commute to the fitness center is beginning to seem too far. Somehow, those stylish gym clothes shrunk in…
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The complete renovation, redo, rehab at 4416 Laren Lane is already under contract, but we’re writing about it anyway because it’s a great lesson in how to do things right. Starting with the listing agent, Jessica Koltun. She has her own brokerage and she’s more than a listing agent, she’s also a consultant. Koltun went…
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It’s tiring being ahead of the curve, but here I am once more. As I finish the Penthouse Plunge and prepare for an eventual sale, I think renovation is about to catch fire. Here’s why. Housing Market is Slow to Catch Up Continuing my train of thought, Dallas is tens of thousands of housing units…
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If you mention that you are working on a renovation project what are the common themes that everyone seems to want to tell to you? Renovation projects always are longer than expected Renovation projects are always over budget While those statements are often true, there is another mantra regarding renovation projects that should be included…
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The Near South Side revival is not only being fueled by a hefty half billion dollar commitment of city funds alone, though that isn’t hurting. There is a dynamic energy here that is youthful and passionate. It is evident in the variety of mod and imaginative eateries and bars on once dodgy Magnolia Avenue, and…
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