Housing Upgrades That Aren’t Worth It
December 5, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, General Real Estate Information, Homeowners, Renovations, Sellers
When upgrading, home owners often seek features that aren’t only desirable to them but also what will add value to the home when it comes time for resale. Certainly, the annual Cost vs. Value survey can be one of your biggest assets in helping to advise clients. The annual survey by Remodeling Magazine, in conjunction with REALTOR Magazine, reveals specific remodeling projects that offer the biggest returns at resale. Read more
31 Scary Houses Turned Into Spectacular Homes – From Scary to Stunning
October 31, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Buyers, DIY, General Real Estate Information, Homeowners, Renovations, Sellers
Saving an old house is no small feat. Just ask any of these homeowners, all DIYers who lived to tell the tale. From fire-damaged to foreclosures and everything in between, get inspired by these unbelievable makeovers that’ll either give you the restoration bug—or make you really happy your renovation is over.
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Design Tips for Homeowners on a Budget
October 10, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
Having your home look like a million bucks doesn’t have to cost you big. Following a few simple design tips and researching the latest styles can help you transform your dull space into divine living.
The first rule of budget design is to have a clear focus. Work on one room and one design at a time. The reasoning behind this is simple. It’s too easy to go over budget if you are shopping for multiple projects at the same time. By focusing on one room, you can be clear on what items you really need.
Top 5 Home Improvement Projects Based on Average Cost and Return on Investment
July 8, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
HomeGain.com, a website to offering Web-based, free instant home values, announced that it has released the results of its nationwide home improvement and home staging Home Sale Maximizer survey.
HomeGain surveyed nearly 600 real estate professionals nationwide and configured a list of the top 10 do-it-yourself home improvements that cost under $5,000 and benefit sellers most when they sell their homes.
According to the HomeGain survey, the top five home improvements that real estate professionals recommend to home sellers based on average cost and return on investment (from highest to lowest ROI) are:
Pre-Sale Renovation: Home Seller Do’s and Don’ts
July 4, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
You’ve probably seen those depressingly cheery home-themed TV shows: a couple needs to sell their house, they have an outdated kitchen, and a designer comes in and proceeds to convince them to renovate the kitchen into a stainless-steel-clad shrine to culinary greatness—for tens of thousands of dollars. In an ideal real estate market, that would add value, but in today’s market, expensive pre-sale renovations, for the most part, aren’t worth it. The numbers bear this out: In general, a home remodel will cost quite a bit more than you’ll get back when you sell; remodels done in 2010 will only recoup 60% of their price when the house is sold, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2010 Remodeling Cost vs. Value survey, done in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
Two of the areas that potential buyers are often most pressured to remodel before selling are the kitchen and bathroom. Here, we’ll tackle both of those rooms, and let you know what to do—and what to avoid—when considering a pre-sale renovation:
Homeowners Decide to Deconstruct, Not Demolish, When Rehabbing
June 20, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
If you’re remodeling your kitchen or want to build your dream home on property with a not-so-idyllic house, there’s a way to tear down that doesn’t involve the wrecking ball.
Remodeling Set to Surge as Consumers Feel Better about Spending Again
June 3, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog
With the economy starting to recover, consumers feel better about spending again—and that spare cash is going back into their homes. Home remodeling is on an upswing after the industry’s worst slump since at least the early 1960s.
Hot Trends In Bathroom Redesign
May 27, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
You may not know it yet, but your bathroom is begging to be redone. It dreams at night of the latest trends, colors, and fancy new gadgets. It talks with the tub about its most heartfelt desires. Maybe its time to make your bathroom’s dreams come true!
Homeowners Willing to Tackle Remodeling Projects
March 28, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
Homeowners who put off renovations during the recession are thinking about spending money on their properties again. Read more
2723 Monroe Street SOLD
December 6, 2010 by themathercompany
Filed under 2723 Monroe Street, Blog, Home Renovations by The Mather Company, Project Updates
2723 Monroe Street
Columbia, SC Real Estate
