Purchase price: $65,000 Cash invested: $75,000 Sale price: $217,000Located in the wonderful up and coming neighborhood of West Park this mid century modern split contains 3 bed and 2.5 baths.

In my market here in the Chicago suburbs, there are a lot of "vintage" units so using a nice greige paint and some modern flooring can go a long way.

Success always starts w/removing the limitations public school & society put on us, then we delve in, thrive & prosper.

Well maintained, modern Kitchen with dishwasher/refrigerator/stove.

Purchase price: $585,000 Cash invested: $685,000 Sale price: $790,000 Contributors: Ryan Mitchell Stunning Modern Farmhouse home.

Purchase price: $585,000 Cash invested: $685,000 Sale price: $790,000 Contributors: Ryan Mitchell Stunning Modern Farmhouse home.

I'd say you're the only one who perceives this as some change in the marketplace, it may be due to your lack of exposure in society on a national basis.

If you are going to paint the cabinets and replace the counter tops, it might be a good idea to upgrade the stove top and oven to something modern. 

Replace most lightning, 1st Floor- Walls/ceilings (repair and paint, popcorn ceiling removal), hardwood floors (repair some areas /refinish), tile floors (reglaze &/or replace to be more modern/consistent, Kitchen (glaze tile/back-splash, paint cabinets, recover counter top, replace sink, repair wood below sink, replace appliances, replace stove hood-vent)...

Very trendy with a warm modern stye, all tile floors throughout entire house, solid wood cabinets with soft close, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk in shower, double vanity master bath, walk in closet.