James Pignataro
How do new windows affect the appraised value of the home?
Are there any appraisers out there? I am looking for a ballpark estimate on how significant new vinyl windows will affect the value of the home? I am replacing all windows due to the current ones being old and out d...
Sunil Kumar
HVAC vs Mini Split Systems
I just bought a 65 year old single family house. It has 2 wall heaters - one in the 1st floor and 1 in the 2nd floor. No ducts for central A/C and heat. As installing ducts and central HVAC can be expensive,I am cons...
Account Closed
California to make "Solar "mandatory for new Homes!!!!!!
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...
Trevor B.
Solar panels
I am new to this forum, I searched for solar and found nothing. I live in North Texas.So my questions are:1. Is it cost effective to put a solar panels on the roof? 2. If you do put solar panels on the roof would you ...
Joel Phillips
To upgrade A/C unit and furnace or not?
beginning my first rehab house (about 2000 sq ft house, 2 story on a slab)
I walked through the inspection and took tons of notes. I have my list of projects and a budget. My question is this:
The A/C...
Rob K.
New furnace regulations - applies to all of us in the Northern United States
http://gilsonusa.com/sites/all/themes/gilson/pdf/ACCA-Northerners-ReplaceFurnace1.pdf
My furnace guy called me about this today. I hadn't heard this before. Any furnace installed after May 1, 2013 needs to be at leas...
Tyler Jones
Fix and flip recommendations for first property
Any recommendations on first real estate flip?Markets in greater Chicago area that are pretty active and potential. Also how much a property can increase in value when installing energy efficient appliances and solar ...
Gary Dezoysa
Best resource for understanding the nuts and bolts of a house
I remember when I was younger, I had the chance to look at an exercise guide that showed pictures of all the muscles each exercise hit. It really helped me more concretely understand how the muscular system functioned...
Skip Frisz
Replacing air conditioners in a small apartment building
i am looking for a recommendation for an AC system to cool small 2/1 apartments. I want to install a system to replace the ones in the attic as they reach the end of their usable life. Here's some background. This a...
Martin Gauthier
New Semi Detached In Toronto
Hi There,I'm brand new to Bigger pockets. I am an architect in Toronto Ontario. I am in discussions with another architect to partner on design and finance of new semi-detached development in the east york area. The i...