The $400 is worth the extra money for the curb appeal.

The proposed ADU ordinance working its way through City Planning would prohibit ADU between the curb and the primary residence (unless being added to an lawfully existing garage).If you rent out the front house and it was built before 1978 it may come under rent control (something to verify).

.- Civil Contractor: installation of water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, curb and sidewalks, driveway crossing, etc.- Lawyer /notaryIt would also be helpful if anyone can share specific costs for any items, any unexpected costs, and the total cost.Thank you!

The garage door and (opener) were installed and add nicely to the curb appeal.PLANNED TASKS FOR NEXT WEEKInstall shower enclosureComplete plumbing installationComplete deck paintingComplete landscapingStart working on punch list while waiting for parts to be delivered

Everything freshly painted, curb appeal and ready to show. 

Adding another space will likely require a curb cut, so it won't be a simple process.  

While I was out, I made sure to pour some beer on the curb.

Bathroom and kitchen are fully renovated  and brand new grey exterior siding and windows. recently improved curb appeal with some mulching.

Also their is a large tree next to the curb that is lifting up a portion of the sidewalk and her insurance said she needs to fix it in a years time or else they won't insure her so she is asking for that as well as the broken lining in the fireplace be credited.

Just needs updated floors; interior/exterior paint with update cabinetry estimate repairs to run 15 -20k; Seller has agreed to a 335k sale; Price per square foot 227 sq footComparables:Property #1: 3/2; 1293 square feet; .1 mi frm subject property; Property was rebabbed; nice curb appealSold as a REO back in 7/17 for 336k; rehabbed now in escrow at 400k; DOM 9 days; Price per square foot @ escrow price: $309/sq ftProperty #2: 3/2; 1694 square feet; .1 mi from subject property; Remodelled kitchen with average curb appealRetail sale: list price $394,900; Sold at $395,000 on 8/15/2017; DOM 2 days; Escrow 30 days; Price per square foot 232.90Property #3: 3/2; 1893 square feet; .1 mi from subject property; comparable in condition to subject propertyRetail sale; List Price 379,999;  Sold at $380,000 on 8/23/17; DOM: 25 days Escrow: 30 days; Price per square foot 200.74Thoughts on arrving at ARV?