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  The hardware in a bathroom or kitchen sink can really set off the room. Different designs, styles and features allow you to dress up and draw attention to the space. Always try to update the fixtures especially the faucets. Make sure if you switch out the sink faucet you also match it to the shower or […]

In most areas around the country a whole home inspection will require a termite inspection. You hope all you have to pay for is the cost of the inspection. Termite control can become a costly expense  for your potential flip if problems go untreated for years. Unfortunately in the business of flipping houses with some not being […]

The first thing people want to know when it comes to a bathroom are how many the house has. The second thing? If it has been updated. Bathrooms can be a huge selling point for your potential flip. Most houses are standard 2 to a normal sized family house. There is always an option to […]

Non-traditional/New Age In the first part of our series we talked about  traditional options for your countertops in your flip. In our second installation of countop talk, it is the less ordinary countertop we will discuss. A different countertop could be just the special thing you need to make your kitchen pop! Tile Modular and […]

  One of biggest questions for a flip is whether to replace or reface the cabinets in the kitchen. Replacing of course is removing the entire cabinet boxes and installing new ones. Refacing involves replacing only the doors of your cabinets instead of the entire cabinet box. Here we discuss the difference and how to […]

This is the big one. A whole home inspection is the mother load of all inspections. Here is a look at the major points and what’s included in each one for most parts of the country.     The Structure Entry ways, foundations, siding and porches looking for such symptoms of trouble as sagging roof […]

What’s the one item that sets the tone for the kitchen. The statement of the kitchen?  From experience we can tell you one of the first questions we always get about our kitchens? ” What are your countertops made of??” So we thought we would write a series on countertops. With the never ending options […]

In October, Pottery Barn announced its Fall/ Winter color picks. This seasonal palette is the result of a partnership with Sherwin-Williams for determining the best winter looks.  As we all know, there are so many paint color choices that it can be a daunting task to find just the “perfect” color.   This can be especially […]

  Did you know that the National Association of Realtors® has created a separate department tracking how real estate agents use technology and its development? The ongoing study was updated in June. The national survey asked realtors specifically about the technology they use and how important it is to their business. We bring this up […]

As real estate investors, we have all had a laugh or two about a contractor being on time. Deadlines are missed, deliveries late. How can you keep your project and contractors in line? One very important aspect of a successful flip is the creation of a Statement Of Work (SOW). Every project must have one, and […]