During the process of a house flip there’s plenty of large decisions and costly choices that are happening. While those can be a big deal there are also some smaller events that individually, or collectively, can really hinder a flip. Both from a timing and a profit standpoint. Many of these can be incorporated into the planning process so they’re sure to be included. And a few are more … [Read more...] about Flip Details Not to be Missed
Staging
Designing an Ideal Flip
House flips and good design are not always synonymous. There are definitely projects where less is better but depending on your end buyer you can always find a way to up the design even at lower price points. One of my tried and true insider flip tips from some of my earliest projects was to upgrade the countertops. At the price level my projects were, most buyers weren’t expecting to see … [Read more...] about Designing an Ideal Flip
Flip Reveal: Rambler Re-Imagined (and a Bonus Space)
The latest flip included a first in the 13 years I have been working on houses. This project was the first time we included building an addition. And while it was a small addition, there were some lessons to be learned about the process and the cost. This house was purchased in September of 2020 and although the process for permits immediately, there was a series of events that … [Read more...] about Flip Reveal: Rambler Re-Imagined (and a Bonus Space)
Standout Sconces for Your Space
Brighten Up Your Place In the past, single light sconces were more expensive than the three light vanity fixtures. Sounds off but I swear it’s true. And in those early days of house flipping, project budgets had zero wiggle room. It was all about the price so $30 lights were the go to. As design has evolved over the past few years, thankfully, so have the lighting options. A … [Read more...] about Standout Sconces for Your Space
Three Easy Staging Tips and Tricks
I just finished staging our latest project and as I was finishing all the details I was thinking about how when you stage it really is all about the details. I get calls on almost every listing with agents asking who did the staging. Since I do all the staging for the properties its a great compliment but at the same time it leaves me without a referral for them. Whether it is the … [Read more...] about Three Easy Staging Tips and Tricks