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Kitchen Help

Pantries come in all shapes and sizes, from walk-in pantries to slide-out drawer... Read more

Blogged Sat Dec 29, 2012 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • Quality of Life • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Cleaning Tile tips;

Tile is a durable, versatile addition to any home. But even the toughest tile ... Read more

Blogged Fri Mar 1, 2013 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • General Area • Curb Appeal • Remodel & Renovate

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Fremont condo complex has issue of low water pressure. Very little money to fix...

Fremont condo complex has issue of low water pressure. Very little money to fi... Read more

Blogged Tue May 3, 2011 by Robert Lei • Home Buying • Remodel & Renovate • In My Neighborhood

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Cabinet Help

Can’t afford a full kitchen makeover? Sprucing up the cabinetry is an easy f... Read more

Blogged Fri Mar 9, 2012 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • Home Selling • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Barry Ripp, Real Estate Pro in Fremont, CA

Home improvements that boost resale value

When deciding which home improvements to make, many homeowners consider the amou... Read more

Blogged Tue Jun 14, 2011 by Barry Ripp • Remodel & Renovate

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flooring is important

You may not have time before your home goes on the market for all the home proje... Read more

Blogged Thu Nov 8, 2012 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • General Area • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Update your Mantle with Style

A mantle can be the place where you highlight treasured family photos; it can al... Read more

Blogged Mon Apr 23, 2012 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • Curb Appeal • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Gutter Check

For most homeowners, cleaning the gutters is near the bottom of the to-do list.�... Read more

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Jeff Pereyda, Real Estate Pro in Fremont, CA

Popcorn Ceiling Removal for 60's and 70's Fremont Homes

His name is Retro. Initially, it was one of those 70's retro popcorn ceiling lig... Read more

Blogged Sat Jun 18, 2011 by Jeff Pereyda • Home Buying • Remodel & Renovate • Design & Decor

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Helpful tips for saving energy

Here are some suggestions to ensure that your home is energy efficient and ready... Read more

Blogged Fri Feb 17, 2012 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • Quality of Life • Market Conditions • Remodel & Renovate

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Living Colors

The leading expert in color, Pantone, Inc., has made it official: Turquoise is t... Read more

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Tips for hiring a contractor

One of the best ways to select a contractor is to ask friends or relatives for r... Read more

Blogged Tue Mar 30, 2010 by Brian Ripp, CRS, GRI,... • Remodel & Renovate

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Carl Medford, Real Estate Pro in Fremont, CA

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What is the standard FAR (Floor Area Ratio) in the city of Fremont?

Trulia Fremont: Couple of questions: (1) For what type of property? (2) Since FAR is a measurement used to determine density in urban planning which most Realtors have never ... more

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what would the cost be to tear down a 1901 ranch farmhouse? it has a lot of woodwork that could be refinished and reused.

Agree with the answers below ... Make sure you talk to the City of Fremont Planning department FIRST ... They will tell you what can or cannot be done. If they give the go ahead ... more

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Steve Ornell…, Real Estate Pro in Fremont, CA

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Average cost to demolish and remove a singly family 2 story house with basement, wood structure.

Tradesmen10, Dawn is dead-on with commenting on the potential for historic preservation considerations. Given your description of the property, it sounds like its location may be sit ... more

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Upgrading plumbing

There are two primary companies here in the bay area that specialize in re-piping – they can do it faster and cheaper than any regular plumber I know because it is what they do all da ... more

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Extending a bedroom

To get accurate estimates you really need to talk to a general contractor. Contractors typically provide free quotes. Make sure any contractor you choose to work for you is licensed, bo ... more

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John DL Aren…, Real Estate Pro in Encinitas, CA

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General Contractor Referral

Take it from a contractor of 30 years. You need to start with an architect or design draftsman for some of the things your talking about. Trying to get a contractor to come in and desig ... more

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Fremont Architect Recommendation

SK, I'm a licensed structural engineer and do both architectural design and structural engineering. Our office is located in Fremont Mission San Jose. Please feel free to call o ... more

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Adding a bedroom to a 3 bed/2 bath SF ranch house

After re reading your question I'm finding it difficult to see how economic obsolescence applies in this scenario. Economic Obsolescence: Also referred to as external, location, or environmental obsolescence, this type of depreciation occurs outside the subject property. Typically this type of obsolescence occurs sometime after the property is built, as the environment around the home changes. Examples include airport noise, toxic waste, nuclear power plants, freeway noise, dust and air pollens, changes in zoning, and more. For this reason, properties located next to the freeway or under a flight path will experience reductions in value. Some even say that economic obsolescence occurs when market demand changes. Consider a home with only one bathroom. If all the new properties in the area are being built with two or more bathrooms, obsolescence can occur. Most economic obsolescence is incurable, mainly because it is out of the control of the owner of the subject property, and any effort to cure such a problem would be very costly and value depleting. That said, it’s important to understand obsolescence and the effect it can have on the value of your home. Often times appraisers will note some kind of obsolescence, which can make financing very difficult. In fact, some lenders may decline your mortgage application if they find obsolescence on the appraisal report that they feel is a detriment to the value of the property. Consider all this when selecting a piece of property, as issues even miles away can pose a threat to the value of your home. Being that what you are describing is not "outside the subject property" I hardly see where this applies. Functional Obsolescence: When properties are built, they don’t always adhere to the standards of a given neighborhood, floor plan, or site design. When this happens, depreciation is caused by a loss of building utility, otherwise known as functional obsolescence. In other words, if a building has reduced usefulness due to poor design, the value must be also reduced. Examples include buildings that are too big or lavish within a certain area, which is considered an overimprovement, or a property that is relatively small or poor compared with those around it, which is considered an underimprovement. If a building is said to be out-of-place or poorly designed for its location, it could be considered functionally obsolete. If a property lacks a feature such as sideyard, or only contains one bathroom despite having five bedrooms, functional obsolescence occurs. Keep in mind that it can be curable or incurable, depending on the situation. If it’s possible to tear out a wall or add a room, assuming cost is less than the value benefit, it’s considered curable. Incurable obsolescence is typically defined as an overimprovement that will suffer value loss whether kept intact or removed. Now base on part of your question: "We already have an extension to the house which makes it different from other 3 bed/2 baths in our area, it also makes our square footage same as other 4 bed/2.5 baths in the neighborhood." If I'm interpreting this correctly there are already other 4&2.5's in your neighborhood. What it sounds like you want to do is make your present 3/2 look like other 4/2.5's that currently exist in your neighboorhood. You also indicated that "it won't affect the flow of the house as much" That being the case I am having a difficult time seeing how you would suffer from functional obsolescence. If you wish to pursue this please feel free to email me a few pics [onthelevel@cox.net] showing these improvements/alterations, etc. We will be happy to evaluate them for you at no charge. In addition to being a RE broker I've also been and continue to me a general contractor for the past 25 years. One our specialties has been remodeling and room additions. Additionally my daughter is a seasoned and very successful interior designer who has specialized in high end homes in Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Del Mar and throughout the San Diego area for 12 years. Together I'm sure we could render a sound and professional opinion. Good Luck. ... more

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