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Which Renovations Add The Most Value?
Whether you bought a fixer upper, looking to start flipping homes, or are just interested in updating your home, then this article will help you navigate which projects will give you the best return on your investment. Ever since COVID hit, more and more homeowners have been taking on projects left and right. Home Depot […]
What Projects Require a Permit?
Whenever a remodel for a kitchen, bathroom, basement, addition, or any other home project is undertaken in New Jersey, or any other state for that matter, permits usually must be filed with the local municipality or town hall. Permits fall under 3 main categories, Building, Electrical and Plumbing.Before any work begins, an application for each […]
Rehabilitation, Renovation, Rehab, which is right for me?
When beginning a project in your home, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is what am I trying achieve? What design, or color scheme am I going for? Do I like modern, contemporary, rustic, traditional, or a combination? The good news is, you probably already have a style in mind. However, did […]
Painting, Can it really Increase the Value of my Home
Spring is here, and most homeowners begin to start those projects they could not complete in the winter. Some homeowners decide to renovate a part of their house. The reason this season is so popular amongst contractors and do it yourselfers is tax season. Most homeowners will receive a tax return and will decide to […]
How to choose the best floor for your rental property
As a contractor, I often get asked from clients, what floor is the most durable?My response to them varies just like property types vary. For instance, is your property an A, B, C, or D class? What type of renter are you trying to attract from an income standpoint? These questions matter because people are […]
How Much Does It Cost To Remodel A Kitchen
I can’t tell you how many times I get asked the question, “how much does it cost to remodel a kitchen?” Kitchen remodels are one of the most common upgrades a homeowner can make. Not only have cooking shows on the food network, and blogs like Pinterest inspire more people to cook, but the current […]
How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Bathroom
Bathroom remodels may look small an inexpensive, however, the price tag can increase quickly. Most clients I have come across have bathrooms that are 10-30 years old and everything in between. When bathrooms are this outdated, it makes the most sense to completely gut the bathroom and bring everything up to code, otherwise problems can […]
Basements; Creating Functional Freedom
Basement finishing has become quite popular over the past 10-15 years. Families are growing, young adults are staying home longer to afford college debt, and as the baby boomers retire and move into 55+ communities, there is a surplus of unfinished basements. In my previous article, Basement Remodeling 101, I laid out the steps to […]
Basement Remodeling 101
Refinishing a basement can be a costly but profitable expense. According to cost versus value surveys conducted annually by Remodeling magazine, “the average return on investment for a basement project nationally is currently around 75 cents on the dollar.” (Remodelingmagazine.com) The average cost to finish a basement in NJ can be anywhere from $30-$100 per […]
10 Things to Expect When You Remodel a Basement
Finished basements can be a great use of wasted space in a home. Most people use their basements for storage or as a place where old toys and tools go to die. A basement remodel can transform this under-utilized space into an additional living area, home theater, craft room, home office, playroom for dogs and […]
5 Upgrades For Property Managers and Landlords
When it comes to upgrading one of your rental units, deciding on the best products can get confusing. Most landlords want durable, affordable, and reliable products, but they don’t always know where to begin the search. In addition, certain products are used for different types of property. At Pivot Property Management, we suggest certain upgrades […]