I have read that one should avoid investing in ground level condos, due to the perceived safety risk (prowlers can access through the back door). I would be interested in getting people's opinions on this and hav...

Hi all!This is the first time I'm working on a rehab that's more than just cosmetic. We're finishing a basement & also considering updating electrical / plumbing. Our contractor said we should definitely replace t...

After some searching, I determined where my water issue was coming from in my ground unit in my 1890s, gut rehabbed 3 flat. In my 95% high efficiency HVAC system the PVC pipe connected to a copper pipe in my abandoned...

I've been having some mysterious water issues and my carpet got flooded in the dead of winter the other day. It seemed very strange because I did a test with a pressure gauge and there was no plumbing leak, and the gr...

what can you do with a detached garage with a living space up top to avoid flood insurance given the garage is below.  How do you make is flood proof as they say in FEMA to not need flood insurance.  Its a brick garag...

I'm looking into a 1925 duplex in an "over-and-under" configuration.There are two units, each about 700 square feet, and the downstairs one is partially below ground (there are windows high up on the foundation).  The...

I was wondering what brings more value to the house when the appraiser comes.Finishing the attic or finishing the basement?Also how much do the taxes go up or do they even go up when you finish the attic or basement?

Hi have a very nice mother-in-law unit in a beautiful new build neighborhood. It's a great space with a great bathroom and little kitchenette. There is no washer and dryer and I don't want them using the main house l...

The ground floor of my duplex apartment is below-grade and has experienced water infiltration. I only recently bought the property and have repaired the leaks I can identify, but one appears to be coming from the outs...

Is there any lenders known for a building that is office on ground floor and 2 residential units upstairs?  I want to convert the office into 2 more units.  The city does not require a special use permit since there i...