It all depends on how nice you want to make your improvements. The must-have ... font entrance put in for $8000 or possibly a bit less, but it could cost you as much as $15k depending ... Read more
Hi,Depending on the size of the basement and if you hire a contractor you will ... you can handle finishabasement yourself, you may also want to know that cost is very different. Say ... Read more
It can vary widely depending on if you're doing the work, a handyman, or a ... , I'd use much closer to $40-$45 a square foot. $45 is what's used by many contractors when bidding ... Read more
Chicago is my hometown and I am there quite often for business. There is very ... must get all permits on your work. I spent $30k finishingabasement on SF here in ATL. My sister ... Read more
Home Buyer --THis depends upon the town. Is it Edison? You should call ... ,) so we never spoke again. Therefore, I can't tell you howmuch it cost in the end but I do know ... Read more
You have several issues there. With the new regulations in the smoke detector ... taxes depending on how extensive the work is, some may not. The value to a buyer for the space ... Read more
It will add to the value, but not by as much as the upper square feet. Most ... Buyers comment is that abasementfinish creates the most value to Buyers when it is completed ... Read more
Hi Tom,I think My Peninsula Home Search website is the best to give all ... questions. Right now you can build for around $150 a sq ft, per my contractor without anything fancy ... Read more
Brad,Very old -school numbers ranged from $25K to 50K just for the basement ... .In today's market, basement CAN add value to a home, but it's not a "shoe in" that it is going to cost more ... Read more
Hi Steve, I think it will largely depend on your planning department for your ... http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Can_a_finished_basement_be_included_in_the_square_-4337 ... Read more
Why? Mold causes allergy issues, smells, pre-natal concerns, baby/infant issues ... on howmuch you love this house. Mold is certainly a serious concern, but may not be as serious ... Read more
The short answer is that it depends.It would depend on your homes' other ... . As Courtnet said...have a couple of realtors come look at your plans and discuss howmuch value afinished ... Read more
Jason, I refuse to put in writing my persepctive on purchasing direct ... and the only incentive they are offering is a morning room and finishedbasement, as you already mentioned ... Read more
Srini, there are a lot of houses either without basements, or have crawl spaces. ... with a good usable basement is more desired than one without. Therefore, it will cost more. Four bedroom ... Read more
Linda -Both brokers and sellers take the path of least resistance when ... with convection, and 42 inch walnut finish cabinetry with self closing drawers. The second floor features a ... Read more