A lot of new/updated electrical was required, but we chose to have all new electrical because so much was necessary and there would never be easier access.So I have new plumbing and new electrical, but have never been further over budget on any of our rehabs (not even close to this over budget on anything previous) and we have done quite a few rehabs (enough that I never expected to be this over budget).  

Mary Shea it is a shame, I really didn't want to budget for all new cabinets but I may need to

The painter does exceptional work, but the price is a little higher than I expected.My appraisal was only for the interior, but the painter said that we could discuss painting the exterior based on my budget.

They took a year worth of payments out of the renovation budget.

Budget $300/ft for conversion, plus land acquisition.

How much should I budget.

You could probably afford $20,000 without much impact on your budget.

And many do not have any marketing department of budget.  

What was your budget for the cosmetic updates and did you stay within it?

Just understand that the cabinets have a big impact on your budget as well as how your kitchen looks.