6 Worst Home Fixes for the Money

Upkeep is more popular than upgrades these days, says Sal Alfano, editorial director for Remodeling. These are the projects that often recoup the biggest slice of expenses at resale. But prices and returns do vary regionally, he says.

Ever wonder what brings the lowest return when you plant that “for sale” sign? Think high-dollar, high-end and highly personalized add-ons that make you drool. Like a totally tricked-out garage built from the ground up. Or a super luxe master suite addition. Or the home office redo designed just for you.

Here are the six improvements that rank dead last nationally when it comes to getting those renovation dollars back at resale.

  1. Home Office Remodel
  2. Backup Power Generator
  3. Sunroom Addition
  4. Upscale Master Suite Addition
  5. Bathroom Addition
  6. Upscale Garage Addition

Read more at: http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-113739-11532-2-6-worst-home-fixes-for-the-money?hp=true?ywaad=ad0035&nc

Contact the appraisers at: www.socalappraisalserv.com and they can provide you with an appraisal that can help you determine if the “home fix” add value to your

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Consider These Tips When Looking For Property in a Depressed Market

Purchasing an investment property when the market is down can be extremely profitable.

But you still have to make sure you’re getting a good deal in a buyers’ market – and wise investors won’t be so blinded by the chance of a ”bargain” that they ignore their long-term strategy – which all means it isn’t as simple as it might look.

In a sellers’ market almost any price a vendor puts on a property results in a sale and such buoyant conditions tend to hide ”over-enthusiastic” prices.

An appraiser can help when determining market value contact the appraisers at www.socalappraisalserv.com for assistances.       

In a depressed market, it’s much easier to buy real estate at more realistic prices because there’s more supply than demand.

Real estate isn’t a uniform market, though. There are many sub-markets that perform differently.

Good properties in certain areas can still sell within 24 hours of being listed, whatever the prevailing conditions, so it’s vital you get up to speed with the buying tactics used by seasoned investors.

Read more at:  http://smh.domain.com.au/home-investor-centre/learn-the-golden-rules-for-buyers-20111104-1myc4.html

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‘Green’ Career Training at Cuyamaca College – San Diego

Rancho San Diego — Cuyamaca College is offering an introductory class to “green” construction careers with free training in classes that will meet in January and February.

A mandatory orientation to review eligibility requirements is set for 9 a.m. Nov. 1, or 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in Room L101 at Cuyamaca.

For those interested in a career in the green construction industry, the college is providing a three-week introductory course free to eligible students through a training program co-sponsored by the San Diego Workforce Partnership.

Read more at: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/25/green-career-training-at-cuyamaca-college/

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