All Forum Posts by: Mike F.

Above is a before and after of some of the work this company has completed...

They will refinish the cabinets, he will paint or stain the espresso color. To spray them with paint is cheaper and he can be done in one day. The above pictures are paint, anyone have insight on doing something similar? Thoughts? 

Thanks!

Hi guys and gals,

I was curious what everyone thinks of the upstate market as a whole (Greenville, Pickens, oconee counties)? 

I keep reading that the bubble might burst in next couple of years, what are your thoughts?

I personally feel this market is very stable and not over valued, lots of positive job growth ever year, crime is low.

During the last 15 years has our market really changed much during the down times? 

Thanks for joining the discussion.

Folks,

Anyone have experience with staining or painting these type contractor grade cabinets? Espresso which be the new color...

Thanks ! 

Craig,

Having not seen the space, it's hard to give an opinion (pics would help). If the cost are low I would go for open concept, if it's a really small kitchen should be cheap to do nice RTA cabinets, maybe 42" uppers? 

Thanks guys for all the replies-very helpful! 

I decided to do my own title search as a  back up: I verify chain of title, check all taxes are paid, researched all different types of liens are satisfied.

Don't worry, I'm still getting a buyers title policy but thought it would be a good learning experience, which it was! 

I really thought this would be a black and white topic but I guess not. :(  

I assumed if I have a "buyers title policy" regardless of who choose which title company wrote said policy, I would still be covered in the event of a lien or issue.

So if theirs no exemptions on the policy it really doesnt matter who I get the policy from, correct?

thanks for all the feedback!

Honestly, arent permits just so the local government can charge you more taxes, atleast 85% of the reason anyhow? :)

The next property I'm purchasing is through Hudson and Marshall and they're offering the same thing as hubzu (use their attorney and their title company and they will provide  me with buyers title insurance. -Cash purchase 

Just making sure I'm not making a mistake trying to save a couple hundred dollars. 

Thanks for the input! 

Wayne, is their a easy way to tell if the title insurance has "exceptions" in the policy? 

Cash purchase.