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Seven Things I Don't Understand

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:38:20 -0500

Many new buyers like to look at new construction for their future home. Loved this article on how problems are not trouble-shooted early. Would you think to look this closely?

Via Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):

First thing I don't understand: if these folks want to put a deck on the back of the house, the ledger beam (the main support for the deck, a 2x12 that bolts to the house onto which the deck joists are attached) is interfered with by four appurtenances.

Home inspectors call objects that pass through walls that service other things, like the furnace vent, hose bib and two vent covers above APPURTENANCES.

There is only one place to put that ledger beam. It must be attached in a way that meets codes, meaning many through bolts into the house, in a W pattern. The deck structure is attached to it and has to accommodate all that stuff!

Another deck support beam could be built there instead of attaching the deck to the house, but that would set the deck out from the house a few inches and in my opinion that looks goofy.

Second thing I don't understand: the ONLY basement window is under the door. So, if, instead of a deck, these folks wanted to put in a patio and not deal with all those appurtenances, how can stairs be placed to not interfere with that window?

If a deck is there, this window provides very little lightification to the room (that's my word) and concrete stairs would cover it completely.

Third thing I don't understand: the exhaust for the furnace vents right onto or under the deck. Look at its height! The top of the plastic bell is higher than the top of where the decking would be. The deck will have to accommodate that, and that'll be perty fer sher, and the plastic is vulnerable to being stepped on. And the bell is too high to extend the exhaust to the far edge of the deck because it's too high.

Fourth thing I don't understand: it'll be really easy and fun to get to that hose bib! And wrapping the hose will be just as fun, and very good looking.

Fifth thing I don't understand: those two vents. One is a bathroom, which is marginally okay, but it still needs to deal with the deck. The other is for the dryer. This is no fun all around. It's covered with a grate and will be oh so fun to keep clean!

Sixth thing I don't understand: I think, well hope anyway, that the black drain tile (that black plastic tube) is intended to drain a window well. But the way the house is situated on the lot means that the grading will cover a large portion of the bottom of that window. So basement lightification will be restricted by the window well material even if no deck is ever placed there!

Seventh thing I don't understand: why anyone would design this? Did an architect design it? The supervisor decide that this is how all those appurtenances would be handled? Is this how all the homes are built by this builder? Is this the first house with such a "design?" If so, am I the first to point this out? No one else sees these problems in advance as I have? Ummmm...

I have a solution. A zip line attached to the rear door could wing the homeowners into the back yard to a platform built 30' from the door. What better way to get into the yard! Hey, that's certainly as well thought out as everything above! Personally I'd love it!

My recommendation: you have to think in advance. This sort of thing would have been caught had I seen the plans for the house before this was built. This design would be a problem no matter the elevation, if the future deck was high or low. These buyers are being left a problem! This is NOT a Golden Rule circumstance. And get a pre-drywall inspection!

THINK AHEAD!

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC

Based in Bristow, serving all of Northern Virginia

www.jaymarinspect.com

Holiday Decorating Tips If Your House Is For Sale

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:20:12 -0500

Kentucky sellers that are planning to decorate for the holidays should read the tips below. Also, if you plan to have me take the photos of your new listing please call me before you decorate. The article below was written by Barbara Altieri.

Via Barbara Altieri, REALTOR® Fairfield County CT Real Estate (RealtyQuest, CT Homes for Sale and Real Estate):

Holiday Decorating Tips If Your House Is For Sale

I stopped in a drugstore earlier and on my way out I had to walk through an area that was deluged with holiday items. I then proceeded down an aisle that was squeezing me with all the red and green paraphernalia combined with a some very strong scents. Phew! I couldn’t find the door fast enough.

I remarked to the cashier as I left saying, ’Looks ... and smells ... like you’re ready for the holidays’ and she remarked, ‘ this is only the beginning’. What? Where will I walk the next time I stop in? Better bring a clothespin for my nose as well.

The experience made me think of a house I had shown a few years ago that was FULL of Christmas items.

On the exterior, there were mismatched icicles all around, trees lit, and a bunch of random blowup carnival-looking characters grouped on the front lawn. One had clearly expired. It didn’t look as overdone as the Christmas Vacation movie, but it was distracting nonetheless.

The interior had multiple santas, trees, things that made sounds (actually danced) as you walked past, and well, I am sad to say, a lot of Christmas “chachkies” on display.

Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE Christmas, but there is a time and place for everything and decorating your house that is for sale with a little too much spirit is distracting to say the least.

Remember that buyers looking at houses during the holidays are generally ready to buy. I placed an offer on my current home on December 8 and was in contract before Christmas. So I am living proof that buyers DO buy during the holidays.

So, if your home will be on the market in the coming weeks and you like to decorate it, by all means keep your ‘sprucing up’ to a minimum and for enhancement purposes only.

Here are some holiday decorating tips if your house is for sale:

1.      Remember how your agent badgered you to de-clutter your house before you listed? Don’t re-clutter it with lots of decorations and dancing santas.

2.      If you historically put up a huge tree, think about downsizing a bit. While a tree can add appeal to a room, it shouldn’t take up too much space and should be in an out-of-the-way corner.

Remove a piece of furniture or two if you have to in order to compensate for the space the tree is occupying. Leave the buyer some ‘room’ to envision living in that space.

3.      If you like to display gifts under the tree, now is not a good time to do that. Tuck them away securely and enjoy them on your holiday.

4.      Keep outside lighting and any seasonal wreaths, sprays, bows, to a minimum remembering that the exterior can generate that cluttered…and unappealing….look as well. Maybe just use a front door wreath with a soft spotlight and some candles in the windows. Understated yet inviting.

5.      Invest in some flameless battery operated candles and place them strategically around the house to create a warm, cozy feeling. Maybe use in a festive centerpiece, fireplace mantle, or even in the bathroom. The ambient glow will convey a nice, homey appeal.

6.      If you have a fireplace, you might consider getting a fireplace candelabra and lighting that up with battery operated candles to show off the fireplace, set the stage and help the buyers imagine themselves using that room and fireplace.

7.      Be careful with using scents. Whether it’s potpourri or maybe lighting a scented bayberry candle to make the house smell good (to you but maybe not to someone else) before showings….. just leave it for another time.

Prepare your home for sale AND the holidays by strategically enhancing its appearance and ambiance with tasteful, minimal holiday decorations.

By doing so, you just might be on your way to getting something special in your Christmas stocking and some GREEN in your bank account!

Holiday Decorating Tips If Your House Is For Sale



Barbara Altieri, REALTOR
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200 Ava Drive Richmond KY 40475 - Kentucky Horse Farm For Sale

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:09:45 -0400

Lizette Fitzpatrick | Lizette Realty | (859) 979-2834

200 Ava Dr, Richmond, KY

Mini Horse Farm with 2 Story brick house, stable, in-ground pool, 3 car garage with a gated entrance.

3BR/3+1BA Single Family House

offered at $498,000

Year Built 1994 Sq Footage 5,400 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 6.76 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Wonderful 6.76 acre farm /1.5 story estate,5400 sf.,3 bedroom,3.5 bath. Private gated driveway. Elegant grounds,fantastic views- truly a magnificent setting! First level Master suite w/sitting area/spa bath,sec. system,intercom,cherry/stainless/granite chef's kitchen w/commercial grade appliances,formal dining,walkout basement(possible 4th bedroom),pool, 3 stall stable, plank fencing,3 car garage.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - Basement - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard - Swimming pool - Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking - Guest parking - Storage space(s) - Swimming pool(s) - Gated property

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Only minutes from Richmond.

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Contact info:

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty

(859) 979-2834

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Nov 2, 2011, 3:04pm PDT

358 Bowerwood Dr Richmond KY 40475 - House For sale

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:18:37 -0400

Lizette Fitzpatrick | Lizette Realty | (859) 979-2834

358 Bowerwood Dr, Richmond, KY

Drive By This Lovely Home Today!

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $138,500

Year Built 2003 Sq Footage 1,620 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .26 acres HOA/Maint $15 per month

DESCRIPTION

Don't miss seeing this home before you buy. Beautiful split bedroom floor-plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling in living room, formal dining, kitchen w/ breakfast area, separate utility room, 2 car garage, large patio, fire-pit and wood privacy fence out back. Swing-set can stay. Spacious corner lot in a quiet neighborhood. Close to everything. See it today!

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Tile floor - Living room - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Attic - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Corner Lot w/ Privacy wood Fence. Firepit included!

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Nice House On The Corner!

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Master Bath

Bedroom 2

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Hall Bath

Contact info:

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty

(859) 979-2834

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 30, 2011, 8:10am PDT

1658 Foxhaven Dr Richmond KY 40475 - Townhome For Sale

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:37:16 -0400

Lizette Fitzpatrick | Lizette Realty | email@lizette.us | (859) 979-2834

Well located town home you'll fall in love with! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen w/ all appliances, deck and landscaped yard. All electric w/ central air.

2BR/1+1BA Townhouse

offered at $62,000

Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 1,178 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Well located town home you'll fall in love with! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen w/ all appliances, deck and landscaped yard. All electric w/ central air. Parking out front and convenient to everything. Right off exit 90 on I-75. Perfectly priced and ready to move into.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Laundry area - inside

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Located at 1658 Foxhaven Dr #3 Richmond KY 40475

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Contact info:

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty

email@lizette.us

(859) 979-2834

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 30, 2011, 5:43am PDT

Boones Trace Subdivision - Richmond KY - Kentucky Homes For Sale

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:37:32 -0400

Boones Trace Subdivision - Richmond KY - Kentucky Homes For Sale

Boones Trace Subdivision

Panoramic view! Located in beautiful Tanglewood Farms at Boones Trace, 275 Avawam Dr is a choice mini-farm of a 5.46 acre lot to build your dream home. There's room for up to 3 horses and barn.

Black 4 plank horse fence is on 2 sides.

Boones Trace is bounded to the east, north and west by the Kentucky River and in the south by Hines Creek. It is a virtual island accessible by road only through a 24 hour gated security entrance.

Boones Trace Subdivision offers optional membership of The Bull championship golf course, swimming pool and lighted tennis courts available. HOA fees. Only a mere 10 minutes to either Richmond or Lexington for restaurants and shopping. Plat & deed restrictions on file with listing agent.

Only $77,900 for a 5.46 lot

More Farms & Lots available in 40475

Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty.

For more information on Kentucky Horse Farms. Boones Trace Subdivision lots

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Boones Trace Subdivision - Richmond KY - Kentucky Homes For Sale

275 Avawam Dr Richmond KY 40475 - MLS 1118829 -Boones Trace - Kentucky River

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:01:48 -0400

275 Avawam Dr Richmond KY 40475 - MLS 1118829 - Boones Trace - Kentucky River

Boones Trace Subdivision

Black 4 plank horse fence is on 2 sides.

Only $77,900 for a 5.46 lot

LEXINGTON KY CONDOS FOR SALE

Lizette Fitzpatrick- Principal Broker at Lizette Realty.

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275 Avawam Dr Richmond KY 40475- MLS 1118829 - Boones Trace - Kentucky River

UK Student Housing - Lexington KY Condos - University of Kentucky

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:52:23 -0400

UK Student Housing - Lexington KY Condos - University of Kentucky

South Hill Station

585 South Upper St. #113

Lexington KY 40508

Reduced price - $177,500

Why pay rent? Here's the stunningly modern UK location you've dreamed of.

Clearly the most upgraded condo in South Hill Station. Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath, kitchen has honey maple cabinets w/ stainless handles and black appliances. Extra cabinets have been installed. Granite counter tops too! Custom built-in closets for each bedroom.

Bathrooms upgraded with custom vanities. Living room and dining area. New paint and polished concrete floor, industrial exposed duct work, 16' ceiling, stack washer and dryer. 3 parking spaces, secured entry w/ card keys and 24 HR monitoring. High speed Internet, convenient to shopping, restaurants and school.

Unit is now cleared of furniture and freshly cleaned and painted for the new owner....you!

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UK Student Housing - Lexington KY Condos - University of Kentucky - 40508 -

South Hill Station

Midway KY Fall Festival - Kentucky Fall Festivals

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:20:35 -0400

Midway KY Fall Festival - Kentucky Fall Festivals

Midway Fall Festival in Midway KY

Midway Fall Festival in Midway Kentucky is the place to be in September.

This historic town hosts this event in the heart of the downtown Midway KY.

As you can see from this picture there is a train track that runs right down the middle of Main Street. The train from RJ Corman made it's apearance for my picture last year. In Midway KY everyone stops what they are doing to point and to see!

At the Midway Fall Festival there will be vendors seling jewelry, crafts, pottery, antiques and more. Be sure to bring your checkbook or cash. I made that mistake last year when I was only carrying my Visa card. Most vendors don't take plastic.

I can't believe a whole year has passed since I attended the fabulous Midway Fall Festival. This picture is of an artist that sculpts beautiful historic figures in sand.

SEPT. 17 & 18, 2011

SAT. 10 - 6 SUN. 11 - 5

*ARTS & CRAFTS

*FABULOUS FOOD

*CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

*FARMERS MARKET

*MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

If you haven't visited Midway KY this will be a great time to bring the family and enjoy the day.

For more information on what fun Midway KY can be... check out:

Midway, Kentucky is a Tourist's Secret! Shhhhhhhh!

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Study Lexington KY Real Estate The Easy Way - Read I Love Kentucky News!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:47:30 -0400

Study Lexington KY Real Estate The Easy Way - Read I Love Kentucky News!

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Getting to know Lizette through her newsletter, convinced us that she was the right Realtor for us. We continue to read "I Love Kentucky News" each week. The newsletter always gives us ideas on local events to attend or new places to try.

Often when "I Love Kentucky News" comes out, my husband and I start discussing ideas in
there that very afternoon. Some of our best weekend adventures have come from it as we found out about festivals, events and places to go. We can also always count on creative ideas for home improvement projects.

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Lexington KY - Homes With Basements - Pros & Cons

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:32:56 -0400

Lexington KY - Homes With Basements - Pros & Cons

In the year 2011, we really have had some extreme weather in Lexington KY along with the surrounding states and many new home buyers are considering homes with basements.

Sure, bad weather can happen most anywhere except Arizona. Do they get any natural disasters? I don't think so.

So if you are thinking of a new home and want to tour suitable houses, you need to know what exactly goes on in a basement of a house. Not all basements are good ones and neither are all crawlspaces created equal. Let's start with why homes with basements are good:

Pros:

They make terrific man caves.
It's a good place to put all your extra stuff.
They make nice cool bedrooms.
In times of bad weather they will keep your family safe.
Good place to put a home theater or rec room.
Kids can keep all their toys there in as huge playroom.

Cons:

Sometimes they leak plus attract mold or mildew and will not pass an inspection. FHA & VA loans may not close because of current problems.
Basements without walkout doors or windows seem like a dungeon.
Previous owner may have finished it poorly without permits and needs to be re-built.
You can't afford the extra cost of buying a house w/basement. In new construction homes it might be $30,000 extra.
Ghosts (just kidding!)

Maybe it's time to put your want list together for your new home. After touring a few Lexington KY homes with basements see if it fits your needs. Also, does it fit in the budget after getting pre-approval for your loan. To get started on your search click below. We are happy to assist you.