Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Which Remodeling Projects Pay Off the Most....Cost vs Value ?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
When tackling home remodeling projects, you’ll find some projects pay off more than others at times of resale. Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR® Magazine, recently released findings of its annual Cost vs. Value report for 2011-2012, revealing which remodeling projects offer the biggest bang for your buck.
Overall, the trend right now is replacement over remodeling–swapping out the old for the new rather than doing a total gut job, which can be much more costly.
This year’s Cost vs. Value report found that exterior replacement projects–such as new garage doors and a new entry door–offer some of the best returns at resale, allowing home owners to recoup close to 70 percent or more of the costs of the project at times of resale.
The following are the top, mid-range projects from this year’s report, based on what home owners stand to recoup at time of resale:
1. Replacing the entry door to steel
Estimated cost: $1,238
Cost recouped at resale: 73%
2. Attic bedroom (converting unfinished attic space into a bedroom with bathroom and shower)
Estimated cost: $50,148
Cost recouped at resale: 72.5%
3. Minor kitchen remodel (including new cabinets and drawers, countertops, hardware, and appliances)
Estimated cost: $19,588
Cost recouped at resale: 72.1%
4. Garage door replacement
Estimated cost: $1,512
Cost recouped at resale: 71.9%
5. Deck addition (wood)
Estimated cost: $10,350
Cost recouped at resale: 70.1%
6. Siding replacement (vinyl)
Estimated cost: $11,729
Cost recouped at resale: 69.5%
If your concern is what is the best remodel project for me to recoup the most cash?....a few pointers never hurt. Today the consumer is even more concerned.....where do I get the most bang for my buck? So if selling your home is in the near future is on the agenda.....review this check list ...before you tackle your next home project.
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Where Are The Water Views on Staten Island's North Shore?
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Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Staten Island's 9/11 Postcards Memorial....St. George.
What a beautiful day to take a walk along the waterfront in St. George.....visit the magnificent Postcards 9/11 Memorial.
The Staten Island 9/11 Memorial is located along the North Shore Waterfront Esplanade adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and the Richmond County Ballpark at St. George.
The site provides panoramic views of New York Harbor, Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
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Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Home Design Gets Simpler
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
As home buyers continue to rank affordability high, more home styles are getting simpler and homes are becoming lower maintenance, according to the latest Home Design Trends Survey, conducted by the American Institute of Architects.
Simpler exterior details and the use of durable building products are growing in popularity, according to the third-quarter survey of architects, which mostly focused on community and neighborhood design.
“Consumers are favoring homes with low-maintenance exterior materials such as fiber-cement, stone, tile, and natural earth plasters,” according to the report. “This significantly outpaces any other home exterior feature in terms of its increase in popularity. Over the past year, there has been a dramatic decrease in the popularity of sustainable roofing materials, as well as in ‘cool’ roofs with high solar reflective characteristics. Tubular skylights have also decreased in popularity over the past year.”
Also, could large residential subdivisions start becoming a thing of the past? According to the survey of architects, there has been a shift away from large residential subdivisions toward smaller-scale infill development projects, which tend to focus more on affordability, access to public transportation, nearby commercial opportunities, and job centers. The survey also revealed increased interest among consumers for neighborhoods that can accommodate a growing number of multigenerational households and that encourage more interaction with the community.
Many people are looking to simplify their life.....and their home. This includes the design element and maintenance of the home. I know myself.....casual easy living is best for me....and that certainly includes the care of my home....interior and exterior.
Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Where I found A Great Breakfast Value In SINY's North Shore!
I love to be greeted with friendly smiles....great service....delicious breakfast with unlimited coffee...all for under $15.00 ......what a wonderful neighborhood place to meet and eat..... on Staten Island's North Shore.
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Posted via email from Holly Wiesner Olivieri , The Staten Island Real Estate Resource