View Full Version : Thinking about buying a home and remodeling it....
I'm looking at a few houses in the Chantily neighborhood. They're pretty small- 900-1100sf homes. They look pretty shitty, but I want to remodeling it. I'd like to add a bedroom, bath, fix up the kitchen and add a family room.
Has anyone had experience doing this? I can live w/ my folks (no rent!) for a few months for free while doing this.
Any advice or tips? Recommendations of builders?
My advantage is that I sell building materials (siding and backer board) so I can get those materials FREE.
forgot to mention-
most of these homes are priced around $160k to $200k. I wonder how much it costs to remodel.
crazydave
12-28-04, 05:46 PM
forgot to mention-
most of these homes are priced around $160k to $200k. I wonder how much it costs to remodel.Double that to do it right. Or about 20-40 to half ass it.
double that? You mean it would cost me $160k more?!?!?
crazydave
12-28-04, 05:49 PM
double that? You mean it would cost me $160k more?!?!?Not really. That's a little overboard. Honestly, I would say around 50k should get you going pretty well. I know pwople that spent over 200K just in the kitchen.
Yeah... I'm not looking to break the bank. granite countertops and tile floors in kitchen and bath. Basic lamenent hardwoods in great room and carpet in bedroom.
Hell, I'm the only person who'd be living there. No wife or kids... that I know of.
crazydave
12-28-04, 05:57 PM
Yeah... I'm not looking to break the bank. granite countertops and tile floors in kitchen and bath. Basic lamenent hardwoods in great room and carpet in bedroom.
Hell, I'm the only person who'd be living there. No wife or kids... that I know of.It adds up rather quick. It can be fun but don't go into it thinking you can get by on 10 grand. You'll be disappointed.
fancypants
12-28-04, 06:04 PM
i'll sell you my house for 200k and you wont need to remodel a thing!! 4 bed/2ba, 2car garage and 3 acres of seclusion. We built it in 2001!
Fancy-
Where is it? Location, Loca...
fancypants
12-28-04, 06:11 PM
Fancy-
Where is it? Location, Loca...20 min from Blowing Rock, 10 min from Lenoir, in NC. in the HAPPY VALLEY!
fancypants
12-28-04, 06:16 PM
not sure if you are serious or not but pm me if you want more details. I am, however, very serious. Putting it on the market in a couple of weeks.
that's fucked up. you got me all excited for a place caldwell county. no wonder you want to sell. even a tsunami wouldn't touch that place.
fancypants
12-28-04, 06:18 PM
what, pray tell, do you mean?that's fucked up. you got me all excited for a place caldwell county. no wonder you want to sell. even a tsunami wouldn't touch that place.
Honeygirl
12-28-04, 07:48 PM
Chris, I reckon if you've got the know-how and the skills to do it, it could be a really rewarding experience. If not, it could be a bloody nightmare. Good luck :).
builder
12-28-04, 08:03 PM
Chris, ever hear of QuietRock? If you can get it....pm me.
Consider what the house will be worth when you're done. Will the money you put into it improve the value like it did the house? Will you have trouble selling it because of the neighborhood?
Consider what the house will be worth when you're done. Will the money you put into it improve the value like it did the house? Will you have trouble selling it because of the neighborhood?
The neighborhood is 2 miles from downtown. It's in an awesome location. The houses in the neighborhood need some work.
i will gladly take your lunch money.
builder
12-28-04, 08:33 PM
Personally, Chantilly is overpriced for the square footage and the condition of most of the homes. It is an excellent location as I am just across Independence and can be downtown in 4 minutes or less. Southend in 7. And University in about 15. Matthews in 10. It's great.
i gladly take your lunch money
builder
12-28-04, 08:41 PM
i gladly take your lunch money
Actually, you take a lot more of my dinner money than my lunch money. I wanted to tell you that the Pastrami was excellent the other night. And the mustard......perfect. :xyzthumbs
why do you say that, bunky?
lj4three
12-28-04, 09:13 PM
i like chantilly, location wise but like builder said, it may be a little priced. how's plaza midwood as far as appreciation values builder? wesley heights is something to look at too.
1961 e 7th st.
hang a louie on pecan til you get to the stop light. turn your face to the right and picture yourself spending money inside that window.
builder
12-28-04, 09:16 PM
i like chantilly, location wise but like builder said, it may be a little priced. how's plaza midwood as far as appreciation values builder? wesley heights is something to look at too.
Plaza Midwood is already through the roof. Belmont is taking some serious hits too. Seems they realize that those streets connect.
piedmont courts just got tore down. bet you could get in there cheap.
My realtor has a place in belmont. He asked if I was interested in that neighborhood. I told him I didn't want to get killed.
builder
12-28-04, 09:19 PM
My realtor has a place in belmont. He asked if I was interested in that neighborhood. I told him I didn't want to get killed.
Well.....sometimes you gotta dodge a bullet or two, but the gunfire usually comes from the west.
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