DESIGN POINT
RENOVATION ROCKSTARS
Renovation Rock Stars: Bread-and- Butter Housewith a Surprise
hen Florida real estate investors John and Corinne Tesh first heard from the owners of this “bread-and-but- ter” Florida block house, they expected the property might be a challenge. Hurricane Irma had just swept through Florida, leaving devastation – and a lot of motivated sellers – in her wake. As it turned out, however, the surprises on W BREAD-AND-BUTTER HOUSE: A property that appeals to the vast majority of homeowners and renters. For example, in most markets, a bread-and-butter house has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms, although the exact definition will vary from investor to investor and market to market. BLOCK HOUSE: A house constructed using mainly concrete blocks. Many Florida houses are block homes because they can be built to withstand 120 mph winds.
A STANDARD FLORIDA HOME TAKES A HIT FROM A HURRICANE, RETURNS BIG PROFITS.
SUNROOM AFTER
(Below) The home has a large backyard that had been allowed to go “to seed” even before Hurricane Irma felled two trees and demolished an old, red shed. The sunporch (above and left) had also sustained damage from the hurricane and general neglect. The investors
SUNROOM BEFORE
repaired the roof and installed bright new flooring, paint, and light fixtures. They left the fireplace feature in place, since this amenity is popular in the area and adds to the attraction of the property.
Fortunately, the exterior of the house did not require a great deal of remodeling, although John and Corinne did apply fresh paint and clean up the landscaping. Note the bright color of the door on the remodel and the freshly shined light fixtures, both of which add to the home’s curb appeal. Corinne is a professional photographer, which is evident throughout the “after” photos. One easy tip for getting good images of your projects is to be sure to take your pictures in good light during good weather. Notice howmuch brighter the entire living environment looks in the “after” pictures compared to those taken before.
BACKYARD AFTER
BACKYARD BEFORE
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