We bought a 25,000 square foot complex in Texas this year and it was very clear that nothing survived closing.

To install the hardwood, we had to replace about 1000 square feet of particleboard with plywood, which added significant cost.

I am currently starting a process on a 3 flat in Logan Square.

New kitchen, 600 square feet of tile replaced with hardwood, new vanity tops, lights, door knobs and paint.

Here in NWPA you could expect to pay anywhere from 7 to 10 dollars per square foot for the real hardwood. 

The thing is, it's only 897 square feet, heated living area.

Have bought and sold 7,200 units and almost 3 millions square feet of commercial space in many states throughout the country.

Our local assessor views bedrooms as not adding value to the assessed price, only sq footage to a home or a bathroom and this space is already included in the current foot print.But for resale value, if we ever sell it or for appraised and rentability value, we think we should permit it.What are the pros and cons of it?

I have just one house that doesn't have central heat and air and it's our smallest one; under 1000 square feet.

I want to get our foots in real estate so that we are not shell shocked by homes in West Palm Beach selling for double in 10 yrs.