Hi DC BPers,I purchased a SFH in Deanwood with the intent of converting the basement into a legally permitted, separately metered accessory apartment. However, I cannot seem to find other houses sold in the neighborho...

I am buying a property which is a duplex with the bottom unit half below the ground level. the property was built in 1901. I am worried about if this is a big issue for fixing it up to resell? and what structural ...

I purchased an investment property in Philly that I want to rent in about a year. The basement is about 5 ft and I want to dig it down to 8 ft for a laundry and extra bathroom. Is digging a good idea? Does anyone have...

Hi thinking about the possibility of digging out a 6 ft high basement. Anyone have experience with this and what was it like? Thanks!

Hi all, wondering what people's experience has been doing basement dig-outs to make those popular English basements.  Wondering how the ROI on that is.  
Sqfootage?
How much to just do the dig out?
How long?
Total...

Hey everyone I live in federal hill and was wondering if it’d be cheaper to do a third floor addition or dig out the basement thanks. 

I'm looking to convert my Brookland DC row house basement to a legal rental unit , I was wondering if anyone has done this, what was the cost?My ceiling height is 6'2 in the front and 7'5 in the back of the house, s...

Hey guys,

Looking for any advice you can provide on your opinion of what an upcoming rehab I have should cost.

The property is in Philadelphia, it’s a triplex with approximately 3200sf gross sf (including exterior w...

Hi, I have a rental house in Dixon, CA, a one story bungalow of about 1100 sq. ft.  It needs to be jacked up and have a new foundation put under it.  Does anyone have a contractor recommendation?  It's right near Sacr...

Would you buy a home with a repaired sink hole?  Permits mention grouting and underpinning repair.  I think I would have an engineer or trade expert check things out.  But would you entertain purchasing a home with a ...