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How Do You Decide To Buy A Fixer-Upper Home?

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Home Stager with Kates Home Staging and Interior Design Owner & Lead Designer

When I was a first time home buyer, I was a little aprehensive about purchasing a fixer-upper.  

But, since my husband has plumbing, electrical, and other construction skills we decided to go for it back in 2004. 

Here is what the outside of my home looked like initially:

Orange County Fixer-Upper Home

 

Here is how it looked once we were through with the updates:

Same Orange County Home After Renovations

 

So, how do you know if you should purchase a fixer-upper house? 

This chart from Realty Toast may help you decide:

Should-you-buy-a-fixer-upper-home

 

 

As you can see, many factors need to be considered before you purchase a fixer-upper or any home for that matter.

If you recently purchased an older home and need help deciding on what rooms to update, please consider contacting Kate's Home Staging and Redesign for some honest and cost effective design advice. 

Kate can be reached at (845)538-3623 or by email at kate@kateshomestaging.com.

Good luck with all your home updates.

 

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Comments(4)

Ki Gray
SkiHomes.com LLC - Aspen, CO
SkiHomes.com - the ultimate snowsport home search!

Great improvements on that home!  Lots of reasons to buy fixer-upper ranging from wanting to stay there forever to wanting to sell it as quickly as it's fixed up.

Mar 26, 2013 04:14 AM
Berni Kerr
Retired - Mortgage Professional. - Port Dover, ON
Retired AMP Mortgage Agent - Port Dover ON

Kate ~  Love it what a great job from start to finish.  The open porch looks like a great place to relax!  I think choosing a fixer upper shows what your creativity and determination is all about.  Not to mention problem solving skills too. :)

Mar 26, 2013 04:28 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Loved your post...buying that "handyman's special", though, can quickly build equity.

Mar 26, 2013 04:38 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

What a difference you made with that house Kate - very cute!

Apr 12, 2013 04:35 AM