Hottest Remodeling Job Isn't the Kitchen

Hottest Remodeling Job Isn't the Kitchen


Kitchens are usually considered a key ingredient in luring home buyers to a home and, as such, are often the top project targeted by remodelers to increase a home’s value. But it’s been dethroned by the bathroom.

Bath remodeling projects are now the top remodeling project, according to a recent survey of remodelers by the National Association of Home Builders.

Bathroom remodels nowadays have gotten much more modest in the past. The key factors driving today’s bathroom remodels are:

Easy upkeep, cost, and adding accessibility.

Home owners are doing more intimate spaces,” there is “No Place Like Home,” told USA Today.

Once a main-stay in many bathrooms, the spa-like tub is increasingly vanishing from master bathrooms. Labeled just as a “dust-magnet” by some, more home owners say they prefer a fancy shower with a bench (and maybe a ceiling-mounted rain shower head too) over a tub. For home owners who do want both a tub and shower in the master bath, they tend to downgrade the tub to a soaker tub over a luxurious whirlpool. (The sinking away of the luxurious tub trend is something we’ve mentioned before here at Styled, Staged & Sold. Read: Luxurious Bathrooms Don’t Always Need a Fancy Tub)

Also, driving bathroom remodels nowadays: Home owners are looking to save money. They even may be willing to pay a little extra upfront to get fixtures that will bring about savings in the long-term. For example, home owners are increasingly concerned about rising utility costs and the shortage of water in some drought-prone areas. Therefore, more home owners are opting for LED fixtures and water-saving toilets and faucets.

Also more home owners are looking at adding accessibility into bathroom spaces, like with door less showers.

5 Ways to Spruce Up the Bathroom Without Remodeling

Bathrooms are important in selling a home. But some home sellers may not be willing to tackle a costly remodeling project in the bathroom for a home they just want to sell. A recent New York Times article offered some tips from real estate professionals and stagers for sprucing up a bathroom without remodeling.

1. Unclutter the bathroom and have it look similar to what you’d see in a hotel (remove all toiletries from counters and empty the trashcan).

2. Clean it until it sparkles.

3. Use fluffy towels and bath mat (preferably in white).

4. Display flower vases.


5. Fix any grout or caulking to remove any mildew stains.

new listing 5/3/12

Property Search Compliments of Joey Shirkey


DEHOFF REALTORS®



$134,900.00

Hurry this home will not last! A complete renovation to this ranch, including new open floor plan with new stone fireplace! The completely updated kitchen includes new built-in stainless dishwasher, stove, microwave and refrigerator and new ceramic floors. New hardwood floors on main level, new carpet on lower level. Lower level includes a 4th bedroom, large rec room and a 3rd full bath. Other improvements include new plumbing, new high efficiency furnace and H2O tank, new plumbing fixtures, all new cabinetry and new textured ceilings on first floor. Newer windows throughout, new interior/exterior doors. All this and a new Protech security system with first year paid for your peace of mind!



Information



Address:

6138 Middlebranch Ave Northeast

Canton, OH 44721



Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3 full

Square Feet: 2166

Type: Ranch

Subdivision: Elmwood Park

Area: Plain

School Dist: Plain LSD

MLS ID: 3315041

Status: Active


Features



Garage: 2

Taxes: $1573.82 / year

Basement: Yes

Roof Type: Asphalt/Fiberglass

Parking Notes: Detached,Door Opener,Electric

Lot Size: 0.90 Acres

Lot Dimensions: 195x200

Heating: Forced Air

Fuel Type: Gas

Cooling: Central Air

Year Built: 1950

Water: Public Water

Sewer: Private Sewer

Stories: 1.0

Lot Features: Corner

Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Security System, Sump Pump

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Storage Shed/Out Bld

Basement Features: Finished, Full

Full Bath Location: Lower, Main

Driveway Features: Paved

Water/Sewer: Private Sewer, Public Water







Room Information



Master: 11x16 Level: First

Bedroom 2: 13x15 Level: First

Bedroom 3: 10x12 Level: First

Bedroom 4: 12x13 Level: Lower

Kitchen: 13x18 Level: First

Living Room: 16x18 Level: First

Recreation Room: 14x20 Level: Lower

Other: 9x16 Level: Lower

Cleveland Leads in Job Growth

Advance Northeast Ohio
Our Region's Economic Agenda at Work


Issue #37

July 2010


The unexpected news is becoming a little more routine. Last month it was that Ohio led the country in job growth. This month the news is Cleveland is at the front of the pack in job growth. Find that hard to believe; click on the link to learn more.



This month I've added to AdvanceNortheastOhio.org a lot more unexpected news and other signs of the progress our region is making to address the priorities of Advance Northeast Ohio:

Business Growth
Talent Development
Inclusion
Efficient, Collaborative Government
And I hope next month you'll see another sign of progress; an improved email newsletter that will make it easier for you to share the progress with others in the region. In the meantime, check out the links below and stay in touch.

Chris Thompson
Fund for Our Economic Future




NEW ON ADVANCENORTHEASTOHIO.ORG

Cleveland Leads the Pack
Growing Urban and Rural Agriculture
Northeast Ohio's Growing Tech Sector
Better Gov't Through IT
Region Lands Workforce Grant
Emerging Industries Change Face of Region
Assistance for Minority Businesses Gets More Support

A DeHoff team member in the news!

Beth Borda, Senior Project Manager for DeHoff Realtors, was featured in About Magazine as one of Akron's most eligible singles!

THE PERFECT DATE: If I don’t want the evening to end, then it was the perfect date
I’M OBSESSED WITH: Eating healthy and keeping fit
MY IDEAL TV or CELEBRITY SPOUSE WOULD BE: Paul Newman – He had the same wife his entire Hollywood career; he was generous, entrepreneurial, adventurous and super good looking.BIGGEST TURN-ON: A guy who is thoughtful, witty…and smells good
BIGGEST TURN-OFF: Arrogance
MY CURRENT RINGTONE: It’s called “Ring”. Those phone people are so clever…
I SPEND MY ALONE TIME...: Catching up on my favorite TV shows or reading a good book
MOST PEOPLE DON?T KNOW THIS ABOUT ME...: I failed Drivers Education…twice.
MY WORST HABIT: Lately, the store Anthropology
MY BEST FEATURE: I wish it were my butt, but people tell me my smile
MY FAVORITE PLACE IN STARK COUNTY: The new Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro (opening in March!)
SOMETHING I LEARNED IN COLLEGE THAT WAS NOT IN A BOOK: How to make Smores in a frying pan.
DESCRIBE A DATING DISASTER: I think I will remain silent to protect the ignorant
SOMETHING I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: The love of God. He is my anchor and my hope
MY CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKE: Eva Mendes
MY BIGGEST PET PEEVE: Procrastination

new listing 11/3/09

Presented By: Dominic Fonte DeHOFF REALTORS Phone: 330-418-1535
$359,900.00 Wonderful quality in this brick and stone beauty up on the hill. Walk in the foyer and your welcomed with an open floor plan and a warmth that makes this house an home. Kitchen has beautiful hard surface countertops, oversized tile, and is open to the dinette. There is a wall of windows off the great room that brings the outside in. The dinette and master bath have doors leading to a relaxing covered porch with a wonderful view of the pond. Split bedroom design, huge basement, three car garage, and beautiful lush landscaping. Address:
8783 Deacon Dr NorthwestNorth Canton, OH 44720
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 full 1 partial
Square Feet: 2699
Subdivision: Chestnut Ridge
Area: North Canton
School Dist: North Canton CSD
MLS ID: 3081734
Status: Active
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Features
Garage: 3Taxes: $9999.00 / yearBasement: YesParking Notes: Door Opener,Drain,ElectricSpecial View Info: Water ViewLot Size: 0.00 AcresLot Dimensions: 97x150Year Built: 2006Water: Public WaterSewer: Public SewerHeating Fuel: GasHeating Type: Forced AirRoof: OtherAir Conditioning: Central AirAmenities: Exercise RoomRoom Information
Master: 16x14 Level: FirstBedroom 2: 13x12 Level: FirstBedroom 3: 13x12 Level: FirstDining Room: 14x13 Level: FirstGreat Room: 21x16 Level: FirstKitchen: 15x14 Level: FirstSchool Information
School District: North Canton CSD

Hall of Fame plans salute to veterans Saturday

CANTON —
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s ninth annual Salute to Veterans is Saturday.In partnership with the U.S. Army, Disabled American Veterans and 11 Good Energy, all military veterans or active members of the armed forces and their spouses will be admitted free to the Hall and receive 10 percent off at the museum store.

new listing 11/3/09

Presented By: JoAnn Grisak DeHOFF REALTORS Phone: 330.495.9701
$52,500.00 Great little starter home. Maintenace-free exterior. One floor living, enclosed rear porch, attached garage. Fully applianced kitchen. Central air and nice size yard.
Address:
1420 19th St NortheastCanton, OH 44714
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 full
Square Feet: 792
Area: Canton NE
School Dist: Canton CSD
MLS ID: 3081703
Status: Active
Features
Garage: 1 car attachedTaxes: $467.00 / yearBasement: YesParking Notes: Attached,Door OpenerLot Size: 0.17 AcresLot Dimensions: 49x150Year Built: 1950Water: Public WaterSewer: Public SewerHeating Fuel: GasHeating Type: Forced AirRoof: Asphalt/FiberglassAir Conditioning: Central AirRoom Information
Master: 13x10 Level: FirstBedroom 2: 11x9 Level: FirstKitchen: 8x11 Level: FirstLiving Room: 16x14 Level: FirstOther: 8x21 Level: LowerRecreation Room: 12x22 Level: LowerSchool Information
School District: Canton CSD