tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post7931737012436138144..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Front Porch BidsAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-49923615808069077382011-04-04T15:57:07.236-04:002011-04-04T15:57:07.236-04:00I bought a 24 foot square, 2 story brick box, gutt...I bought a 24 foot square, 2 story brick box, gutted it eliminated 2 of the 3 bedrooms and when finished it ended up on the front page of the Washington Post Sunday Real Estate Section.<br /><br />Tried 6 architects, gave them all up, hired a well referred contractor who quit 3/4 of the way through. <br /><br />I use the house as a rental, it is just way to beautiful to live in. I paid $400,000, upon completition the appraiser set the worth at $1,050,000. Total square footage 1450, one bedroom. Screw the expense - have fun. AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-34810213561302633702010-03-30T03:04:22.634-04:002010-03-30T03:04:22.634-04:00What to say, what to say...Mike and I have learned...What to say, what to say...Mike and I have learned the hard way that things are way more expensive than you'd think. We learned this in motion while contractors were doing work on our house. But I think you're in a great position right now as work for contractors is sparse. Apparently, (according to NPR), bids are at an all time low! We missed the boat on that one! So I would most definitely seek other bids, absolutely. And this is off point but you know what I loved most about our contractor (who was wonderful), he was from Boston! Hearing his Boston accent made me feel as if we were working with an old friend. TrinaCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-80037720637693173232010-03-29T23:14:45.642-04:002010-03-29T23:14:45.642-04:00Hope you find someone that can give you the right ...Hope you find someone that can give you the right price and a great job! Amen on the issues with Blogger too! I've had problems for days. Oh well. Good luck, I love reading your blog!TheVirginiaHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409583714189505170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-89030360712598429332010-03-29T18:34:16.609-04:002010-03-29T18:34:16.609-04:00Yes Steve good advice. But I bought my old house ...Yes Steve good advice. But I bought my old house out of pure love and nothing would have talked me out of it!<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-47465193209286046012010-03-29T17:50:40.874-04:002010-03-29T17:50:40.874-04:00Oh, the fun of renovations! First, I can say from ...Oh, the fun of renovations! First, I can say from being a Realtor for 10 years, I NEVER quote anything like that to a client - I always recommend a buyer get estimates from a contractor. I know house prices, not what the costs can add up to with renovations. And, I can't believe that all the contractors, especially with the economy, wouldn't love to have your business. Keep trying - get as many bids as possible but the lowest is not always the best. And...CHECK REFERENCES!!! :) <br />I'm sure with warm weather on the way, you are anxious to get the porch done - coffee in the morning, a little wine in the evening and some fun chats with the neighborhood corner sales guy! <br />No, I didn't get a new camera - had to hunt around for an old one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com