rehab: Making Renovation Numbers Work for Urban Rehabs
- 06/21/11 09:09 AM
We have been working with a home-buyer this week who wants to purchase a shell in Baltimore City, so we can then do a full-gut rehab on the property for her. This client has had a couple of target properties in mind. Since we have done over a hundred of these projects in Baltimore, we have been guiding her about the economics and the pros and cons. One of the things we have been talking about is what kind of properties "work" for full-gut rehabs. Many do not. In order for a house to be a good candidate for a full-gut: … (0 comments)
rehab: New Before & After Pictures for a Luxury Rowhome near Baltimore City's Patterson Park
- 05/09/11 09:25 AM
New Before & After Pictures for a Luxury Rowhome near Baltimore City's Patterson Park We're pleased to share the photos from our latest project. This 3-story rowhome was fully gutted to the 100-year-old-brick walls to create a brand-new luxury home. Floorplans for all levels were custom-designed to the owner's desires using our 3D design software. We added a third-floor addition to create space for a new master suite and entertaining area with wet bar and powder room. The house also has a terrific roof deck with spectacular view of the Baltimore waterfront, and a completely renovated rear yeard with a … (5 comments)
rehab: The Truth About Your Remodeling Project: 203Ks, Home Additions, Finished Basements and Whole-House Renovation Jobs -- Part 3: Planning for Project Discoveries
- 05/02/11 05:09 AM
Part 3: Planning for Project Discoveries In the last post of this series, we talked about Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Home Remodeling Project. Today, we're going to discuss discovery items. These are the issues that are often unknown before a project starts. When they are discovered, they create additional costs and usually extend the project schedule. However, there are ways to anticipate many of these issues and to plan for them, so they do not become unpleasant surprises. The following are the most common discovery issues you are likely to encounter for your home remodeling, addition or 203k project -- … (0 comments)
rehab: The Truth About Your Remodeling Project: 203Ks, Home Additions, Finished Basements and Whole-House Renovation Jobs -- Part 2: Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Home Remodeling Project
- 04/28/11 12:08 AM
In the first post of this series, we explored the Top Ten Problems Homeowners Face in Remodeling Projects. But, a list of problems is not very helpful without some solutions, so we'll start tackling those now. Set Realistic Expectations for Your Home Remodeling or 203k Project The first and best way to avoid problems in your remodeling project is to set realistic expectations for yourself and your project. We believe that "eyes wide open" is the best policy for everyone. For this reason, here at New City Construction, we start off every new renovation project with a client meeting to … (3 comments)
rehab: Before and After Video of Remodeling Projects in Maryland and Washington, DC
- 04/15/11 09:31 AM
So it's a Friday afternoon, and I am working on our Internet marketing. A good friend, also an Active Rainmaker, Brent Kluge (a terrific lender, by the way, if you are looking for an expert on 203ks and other renovation financing), helped us create our first video of completed projects to post on our Website. It includes pictures of full-gut rehabs, whole house remodeling projects, additions and other major renovations. Please watch the video and let me know what you think. How can we make it better? We're very new at all of this online media and would love any help … (1 comments)
We have been working with a home-buyer this week who wants to purchase a shell in Baltimore City, so we can then do a full-gut rehab on the property for her. This client has had a couple of target properties in mind. Since we have done over a hundred of these projects in Baltimore, we have been guiding her about the economics and the pros and cons.
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