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Flipping Houses: Harder than it looksIt doesn’t take long after meeting a clie...
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Moy Lopez answered:
What are the order of steps to purchasing and converting a single family to a multi-family? Looking in Boston/Cambridge/Brookline if that matters.
There are a lot of good answers here regarding the zoning part of your question. I can help with the financing end of things. You can use a FHA 203K loan to purchase a single family ho
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John J Dean Jr answered:
Building a roof deck in Boston
Brad are we talking a single family home or a condo ? If you are talking about a single family home I think there is some great advice down below. I agree it is best to find a contra
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Sarah Goulart Nathe answered:
How much does a roofdeck add to the value of a walkup condo in Back Bay?
I would agree with CH on this one..I spend a lot of time in that area think the added value of outdoor space (bonus points if it has a view!) will make a difference, although I am not f
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Kevin Vitali answered:
Is it worth it for an owner of a property in a very highly desirable area to renovate for a little more rental income??
its all about the numbers or the dollars$$$$$$ as far as I am concerned. Does it net you a higher cap rate by doing the renovations? What is the resale potential with the renovations
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Bill Patterson answered:
Can i as a client cancel a contract with a contractor who wants 40% up front and has promiced to show up 4 times an has not?
Hi Ron,
You really need to consult an attorney on this issue. To be clear, you should ask for someone well versed in Contract Law.
There may be conditions in your contract that wou
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Maureen Cody answered:
how much would my property value increase if I add a shared roof deck? The condo is in the north end. it's a 10 unit building, each unit approx
Dear Xcstar185
The roof deck sounds wonderful and having w & d plus storage are huge pluses. It boils down to what your target wants. If added this features increases the desi
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Bart Foster answered:
I bought a house 3 years ago in Boston. With the recent floods I had a sewerage backup which I handled and did the claim etc etc. When the?
Cate, count your blessings that the cost is only $1,000. If you own a condominium, chances are that this might be addressed as a necessary repair and paid in part or whole by the assoc
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Ken Lambert answered:
Can you recommend a termite inspection company that is familiar with South Boston?
Hello- You should try the Bug Guy, 781-572-8489. Very reasonable with price, etc. And flexible.
Thanks, and good luck,
Ken L.
Luke answered:
How long is BOA is taking with FHA loans these days? Any regulations on FHA new purchases in month of July?
At least 5 weeks for conventionals too? Yikes, that's not what I want to hear. I am 24 days and counting. My BOA loan officer said that I should close on my loan between 30-40 days
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Ken Lambert answered:
Homeowners: What green changes will improve the value of my home?
Hello- I know this is an old question/ posting- but I would agree with below. 95% of appraisers do not take into account "green" home features as they are evaluating a home&
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