Is remodeling your home part of your Spring plans? It may be a good idea to check on the Return on Investment for home improvement projects, particularly if the projects are in advance of trying to sell your house.
Remodeling Magazine just came out with their top returning home improvement projects and they found that replacing the Entry Door (never diminish the importance of Curb Appeal) returned roughly 85% of the cost. Other more costly projects such as Re-siding the house or a total kitchen upgrade returned 79% and 71% respectively but may also provide more enjoyment if you are staying for a while.
To see what other types of improvements they cited as having a good return, Click Here!
Happy Re-modeling
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Sarah
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Located at 2230 Camino Del Mar Drive on Sanibel Island, The Ocean's Reach condominium is another island favorite! This condo has 64 units that are ALL direct gulf front! The views are spectacular and unforgettable.
The travel website TripAdvisor has voted Ocean's Reach as the number one place to stay on Sanibel.
The units are either one bedroom, one bath or two bedroom, two bath - perfect for personal use or to put in the rental program as income property.
The first Sanibel property to be named a "Florida Green Lodge," Ocean's Reach offers a heated pool with a view of the gulf, picnic areas, gas grills, bike rentals, beach chairs and umbrellas, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, an osprey nest (with webcam) and even a butterfly garden.
Currently there is one condo listed at Ocean's Reach, a two bedroom, two bath listed at $829,990. This is a popular resort/condo and if you want to be notified when a new listing becomes available, just contact me and I can be sure you are kept well informed! I can put you into an automatic system that notifies you for whatever real estate criteria you are looking for.
To see more about this terrific condo you can go to my Ocean's Reach webpage. You can also check out my Ocean's Reach visual tour to locate the resort on a map.
Our summer is in full swing and I'm happy to say we are still busy and beach goers and shell seekers are out and enjoying our islands!
Summer is a favorite time for locals and visitors alike. The fishing, shelling, wildlife preserves and all we have to offer is at its best!
If you are lonely for Sanibel and Captiva, please give me a call (239-691-4915) or use my contact form and I can keep you updated on what I believe are the best real estate deals for you to consider!
Located near the west end of Sanibel, Chateaux Sur Mer is a terrific near-beach subdivision where all the properties are just a short walk to the beach.
The deeded beach access allows all residents a fast and easy way to enjoy miles and miles of Sanibel's best beaches! This area is also perfect for sunset walks, or to get on your bike and enjoy over 20 miles of Sanibel bike trails!
Chateaux Sur Mer is made up of five streets: Rue Belle Mer, Rue Helene, Rue Bayou, Ruelle and Rue Royale. The subdivision is close to the Sanibel School, the Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary and Captiva Island.
Currently there are just a few properties available in this picturesque subdivision, and I can fill you in on all the details! There are two vacant properties listed at $496,000 and $579,000. There are three homes for sale ranging from $1,285,000 to $2,650,000.
Contact me for more information about these properties!
You can also check out my video of Chateaux Sur Mer and my near-beach vacant lot listing. The property measures 135' by 145' and will allow 30% - 35% coverage to build your beach get-away.
I can help you with the unique possibilities available to you concerning Sanibel construction.
I am also a "Green" designated Realtor. If you are interested in building an energy efficient home I can help! You can also check out my "Green" webpages for more information.
Be sure to check out my website search engine to find ALL the listings available. If you would like me to set up an automatic search for a property you would be interested in, just contact me with the criteria of your needs and you will be automatically sent any new listings that fit what you're looking for!
Sanibel and Captiva Islands Remodeling:Cost vs Value
Are you thinking of making some improvements to your Sanibel Island or Captiva Island home in 2010?You might be interested to know that replacing your Front Door leads the way when it comes to return on investment.Replacing your entry door with a high efficiency door will cost roughly $1100 to purchase and have installed.The National Association of Realtor’s 2009 – 2010 report on Cost vs Value reports that the recouped value of that project will be about $1,470 or 129.9% of the cost! (Realtor Magazine, January 2010, pg. 22)
Not only does it speak volumes about the value of Curb Appeal, it also can save you $$ with a more energy efficient door.
Hi - I would like to introduce you to a new section of my website - SanibelGreen. Having just received my National Association of Realtors (NAR) Green Designation, I wanted to share some of the extremely useful resources that were shared with me. What the site pages attempt to do is to be a source for the resources.
Most of Sanibel and Captiva Island homes and condos were built before any discussion of Green. That does not, by any means mean that they don't possess elements that conserve electricity and water - key elements of being Green. It also doesn't mean that there couldn't be cost effective modifications to the property that would make it less expensive to operate and be beneficial to the enviromnent.
I am by no means an expert on Green Building, I am however more aware of what makes a property more friendly to the environment and usually, less expensive to operate. I will be using this blog space and my other ways of reaching out to my colleagues and clients to bring greater awareness of things we can all do to conserve our resources.
If you while visiting the site have suggestions for additional resources, let me know. Over time, I will be adding sections and new links to bring even more helpful information on making your house or condo more Green! In the mean time - click on the Sanibel Green button on my home page or go directly to www.SanibelGreen.com!
A very exciting announcement came out about Sanibel Island's first GREEN residential development. As most know, there is very little property remaining on Sanibel Island that is able to be developed. Over 65% of Sanibel is under conservation restrictions so any building of multiple units is big news.
This project is a collaborative arrangement between Benchmark Construction, the Florida Community Design Center and the University of Florida School of Architecture that will bring forth a cluster of 12 single family homes on a 12 acre parcel along Periwinkle Way. The project will be located on the previous site of the Old Schoolhouse Theater. The mission of the project is "to create and optimize a sustainable, environmentally sensitive design that could become a model for future development of coastal communities in our region."
The objective of any GREEN development is to create a more sustainable situation for the environment. This is done, for example, through the use of cluster housing - less impact on the environment, building materials that are energy efficient, renewable and kind to the environment, building systems that conserve water and power.
This is totally in keeping with Sanibel Island and I am really looking forward to seeing where it goes. I'll keep you posted. For more info
