Bathtubs refinished, shower walls replaced and new hardware.

Can the vanity be painted with new hardware to look more modern?

This is more a B- class neighborhood.I plan on doing a remodel of the kitchen including new countertops, range and hood, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; the cabinets are actually in solid shape and hardwood so I would like to keep them, but they definitely need to be stained and will also be adding hardware on them.

Money Matters - Two wallets are better than one, right?

Perhaps having your architect draw up a prettier new sign in a place on the neighbor's property that does not affect the view as much- and you offer to open your wallet and build that sign as well as tear down on the old one.

New paint, Floors, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Hardware, Windows, Light Fixtures, and Appliances.

A minor kitchen remodel includes replacing cabinet door fronts with shaker-style wood panels and drawer fronts and adding new hardware.

Switching out door knobs and cabinet hardware for a modern look.

Be prepared to buy them as many nice lunches as your wallet can handle. 

Many of the materials used in construction (lighting, plumbing, finish hardware, cabinets, etc.) come from China, and are sitting on ships out in the ocean.