I spent several semesters in architecture school working on these types of projects for cities around 100,000 in population and learned that all of these ideas tossed around are purely speculation.

Unfortunately these projects often features the homes jammed up on the property lines with a complete obliteration of existing trees/landscaping features to make rooms for a monster house so it doesn't necessarily serve to 'upgrade' the neighborhood in many cases other than increased comps.In other areas I've seen a builder slowly accrue multiple lots of and develop them in a more tasteful manner with new construction that is architecturally consistent with the other new homes they've built adjacent and allowing for proper landscaping.I try to do everything I can to avoid complete teardown and rebuild, if I can utilize the existing foundation and utilities it is a huge cost savings both in construction and in paperwork and permiting.

I have a strong background both in construction and architecture.

., but now it's important to know exactly what type of view if any a property has.Michael (our son and partner) does our architectural designs.

New roof Architectural style rip and replace $4/sqft , gutters 1500 sqft $750,siding and sheer 1500sqft $10,000,exterior paint single family 1,500 sq ft $3,000,kitchen repair single family nice $5,500-$7,500,windows vinyl clad $250 each,full bath repair $2,500- $3,500,replace one hot air furnace or boiler $2,000 - $2,500 depending on size,carpeting $500 per average size bedroom.

Granite in this my area you just about recover the actual cost; Architectural Shingles you gain a little ground.

Investor, through his agent, states that he has about $165,000 invested, which includes engineering fees and architectural work to plan for the huge renovation.

You may want to try some "driving for dollars" style marketing to get some sellers for flips in the area.If you find yourself in the need for architectural help on your future flips, please feel free to contact me.Have a stellar week,Ryan

Our son did architectural renderings and I began advertising before even closing escrow to guage interest.

I'm wondering if your concern is really about exterior finish but rather the horrible and depressing construction quality and lack of architectural distinctiveness in loads of CA houses.