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Bathtubs vs. Showers for resale value.

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:29:00 GMT

We have 3.5 baths. One master and two upstairs that are almost the same. Should we renovate them similarly or identically? I would like to take the bathtubs out of both and replace them with tiled showers with frameless glass doors. I'm just worried about resale value. Should we just take the bathtub out of only one of the non-master baths?

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Travertine downstairs, wood stairs, carpet upstairs?

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:07:00 GMT

We already have travertine on all floors downstairs. Currently, the stairs and upstairs are builder's grade carpet. We would really like the stairs to be wood, for easy cleaning, and would like carpet upstairs. Do you think it would be weird to have different materials on the first floor, stairs, and then second floor? I'm asking from a design perspective and also for resale value.

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WHERE CAN I FIND COPIES OF PERMITS THE ARE FROM PREVIOUS WORK DONE TO MY HOUSE

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:44:00 GMT

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House inspection services provide assurance before buying new property

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:19:00 GMT

Purchasing new home is always very risky and big investment. People want to only buy those home that provide happiness rather than trouble and frustration. If you are also in the process of buying a new home, it is very necessary to hire a home inspection service provider before signing the deal

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Year built

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:15:00 GMT

8315 Athenian Dr, Universal City, TX 78148. I am required to have a lead test if it was built in 1978 or earlier. I would like to know for sure. Thanks!!

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How do I get the information on my property altered?

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:59:00 GMT

I was looking at info on my house at 3215 burton ridge drive spring texas 77386 and the information is totally incorrect. First, the house has 3.5 bathrooms and five bedrooms plus an office, media room and family room. The square footage is over 4000 and we recently added a 62000 pool to the backyard - ozone pool and hot tub with infloor cleaning.

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im feeling overwhelmed upgrading a house I inherited...from the ceiling to the floors...would it be

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:00 GMT

this is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom frame house. The maintence on it before I inherited it was not as good as thought. it was a rental, thought about renting it out afterwards, but like i mentioned, im feeling very overwhelmed by this. As it stands, the bathroom has been redone, and new insulation in one room is complete.. i really dont know what to do...i feel i should finish it and will be happy with it, but at the same time, i feel i have dug myself into something i can no longer handle.

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what is tape joining

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:42:00 GMT

Taping and "mudding" Sheetrock (drywall) is a process that requires practice. [promotion and hotlink removed by Zillow moderator]

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what wrong with heating unit when it want turn off from the thermostat?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:47:00 GMT

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Adding value but how much?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:59:00 GMT

We live in Forney, Tx and bought our 1300 sq ft home for about $114k. Right now, the county has it valued at about $91k, pretty close to Zillow as well. We are in the process of adding about 327 sq ft of Hard wood flooring, this includes our living, foyer and hall way. This flooring will replace 6 year old carpet and cheap vinyl. My question is, about how much will this raise our property value and do we need to notify the county appraisal district when this is complete? Our plan is sale our home in a few years when the market stabilizes and upgrade to about 1800+ sq ft home. We also plan to throw down some tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Any opinions are welcome. Thanks

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Professional Appraislal Was Just Done

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:50:00 GMT

professional appraislal was done house price 12/11at $201,000 put in new heating system in Nov 2011 $3,800.00 and new landscraping in front yard $1800.00

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paint & remodeling

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:16:00 GMT

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What effect does tiling the entire living area have on FMV? Is there a negative effect?

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:08:00 GMT

Due to pet issues I would like to put ceramic tile on my entire first floor. The subdivision is about 10 years old and I would describe it as middle class.

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Open Cabinets

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:06:00 GMT

Are open cabinets the next design trend for kitchen updates? I'm starting to see more of this concept in the Dallas market. From starter homes to luxury kitchens, it seems that the design du jour is to ditch the doors and go linux style with open platform. Is this starting in, or catching up to DFW?

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determine age of a home for lead concerns?

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:06:00 GMT

determine age of a home for lead concerns?

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How do you switch out faucets on a marble tub that has no access?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Additionally, how would you do it in a marble-surround shower w/no access?

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Can you use a pull-down kitchen faucet to replace a deck-mount faucet on a tub?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:41:00 GMT

Would be great for washing hair and rinsing.

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How much will it cost to have an existing gas line for the dryer connected to the kitchen?

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:06:00 GMT

I am interested in purchasing an older home that does not have a gas stove. I wanted to consider the cost of having it connected as part of the total cost of purchase.

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Credit score of 715 but was denied

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:37:00 GMT

I have a credit score of 715 thru Trans Union...and applied for a Home Improvement loan thur my Credit Union...but was denied...their reason was due to deliquency...but those were from 7 years ago....how long will deliquency stay on my credit? I have a good job and all cars has been paid of...I dont even use credit cards anymore...only have 2 and I have a very low balance as low as $500 not even on each card...Why was I still be denied...

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What certifications should a seller look for in a professional property stager?

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:37:00 GMT

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