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5 Tips on Choosing the Perfect Piece of Houston Real Estate for DIY
If you're a do-it-yourself kind of person who really likes getting your hands dirty, now is a great opportunity to find a piece of Houston real estate you can enjoy.  As you know it can be hard to find that perfect piece of fixer-upper real estate, but here are a few tips on what to look for:
 
1.  More ground than house - Almost every do-it-yourselfer I've ever met enjoyed puttering in a garden and beautifying a yard.  Not only can it be relaxing, but done right it can also up the value of the place if you decide to sell later.  Having a beautified yard increase the value of the property is much easier to do if you have a large amount of ground to work with.
 
2.  Expansion possibilities - If it's a small house (or even a large one), estimate how much room there might be for building an extension.  Sunrooms, an extra bedroom, widening small rooms - everything is a possibility if you have the land and skills necessary.
 
3.  Wear and tear - While you probably don't want a piece of Houston real estate that's falling down around you, a little bit of ... more

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