| Author | Message | ||
     Jodhaa Legend Username: Jodhaa Post Number: 30191 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 104.129.196.69 Rating: N/A |
Thank u and each and every one. VEry useful info for me. Will make a list and do my research. Thank u once again.  | ||
| Andhrawala Legend Username: Andhrawala Post Number: 37643 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 152.51.56.1 Rating: N/A |
Hyder bhaai, Jodhaa budget adagaaali. Meeru chebuthunnaavi anni high profile lo vunnaaayi. Being a first tiem homebuyer, Jodha may not go that highend BTW, emaindhi mee offer. OT seppinaa price ki ivvalenu annaadaa No Signature | ||
| Mrhyderabad Hero Username: Mrhyderabad Post Number: 11169 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 73.194.99.53 Rating: N/A |
You must have heard the saying "Analysis analysis paralysis".. perfect example for house search and analysis IMO I know couple of families who have been in the market for god knows how many years.. you will be stunned with their knowledge on the market, upgrades, schools, taxes etc IMO - Flooring, crown molding etc not deal breakers but there are certain things that you should set as first filer: These are some items that you can NOT upgrade no matter what: - 2 story height living/family room if you like it - Master BR and bathroom size - Big walk-in closets (some of them are as big as 2nd bed room) - Conservatory / sun room - Full basement - Butterfly or curved staircase and dual stair case My 2 cents Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresea, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3355 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Handmade & decorative accent I upgraded my family room... 18 X 17 size ki last year naku 3000 difference between heated tiles that we chose and hardwood option. This comparison may be subjective but to give you an idea here | ||
| Sonyvaio Hero Username: Sonyvaio Post Number: 17591 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 170.48.19.254 Rating: N/A |
are you talking about porcelian tiles, avi ayite finishing smooth gaa elegant gaa untayi, but they are cheaper than laminate | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3353 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Exactly heated floors with tiles.... daniki ekkuva cost kadu le. Ivi anni counties lo allowance undo ledo telvadi you need to get approval anukunta | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3352 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Tiles ante thotapuri tiles kadu bhayya they are way expensive than these hardwood.... India lo vitrified tiles type anuko You can check the market rates for comparison. All hardwood style na circle lo back in 2000-04 built houses lo unnayi and they were building time lo upgrade chesukunnavi not at later time. By the way tiles ante chinna chinna thotapuri tiles kadi 1.5 feet minimum annattu | ||
| Sonyvaio Hero Username: Sonyvaio Post Number: 17590 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 170.48.19.254 Rating: N/A |
Annatu Insulation lo kuda chala kotha types ochayi, idi varku Cotton lanti material pette vaalu sheet rocking madyalo, now they have Spray type insulation | ||
| Sonyvaio Hero Username: Sonyvaio Post Number: 17589 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 170.48.19.254 Rating: N/A |
ye tiles annai, NE lo ekkada tiles vadaru, infact heated floors upgrade annatu, so hard wood kinda, chinna wiring system pedtaru which will keep flooring always warm of course electricity bill pelutundi adi vere vishayam | ||
| Rachamega Junior Artist Username: Rachamega Post Number: 384 Registered: 01-2015 Posted From: 104.189.156.240 Rating: N/A |
expensive ayithe kadu. handscrapped naildown hardwood is costly. tiles are cheap when compared with that. ayina evari taste valladi le bhayya. | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3349 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Exactly for that reason people are going both with tiles. Of course nuvanattu personal preference anuko | ||
| Sonyvaio Hero Username: Sonyvaio Post Number: 17588 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 170.48.19.254 Rating: N/A |
tiles old fashioned, hard wood is latest trend, infact house motham hard wood ante keka annatu kinda RachaMega annai cheppinattu, kitchen lo kuda Hardwood unte open concept avtundi people are liking that | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3348 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Outdated info bhayya. Ippudu new trend is tiles. Grout ki clean avasaram ledu idi varaki la they have so many solutions for it. New trend that I've seen people upgrading to tiles and they are way expensive than hardwood. Bottom line affordability anuko | ||
| Rachamega Junior Artist Username: Rachamega Post Number: 383 Registered: 01-2015 Posted From: 104.189.156.240 Rating: N/A |
ekkuva mandi tiles unchuharu kitchen lo water padathayani. adi reasonable kani kitchen lo tile undi family area lo wood vasthe, family area konchem chinnaga untadi ade wood family and kitchen mothaniki velthe area peddaga untadi. kani idi individual taste. | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3347 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Ilantivi zillow lo ichestadu ga complete history of selling/buying | ||
| Rachamega Junior Artist Username: Rachamega Post Number: 382 Registered: 01-2015 Posted From: 104.189.156.240 Rating: N/A |
no way brother. tiles unte resale value assala undadu. cleaning kastam greezy ga untadi tiles madhyalo gaps lo..idemanna india naa surf neellu posi cheepuresukoni oodcheyyataniki. | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3346 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Instead I recommend realtor.com they are up to date | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3345 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Why re? Tiles are latest now | ||
| Vasu Side Hero Username: Vasu Post Number: 3344 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 47.16.177.98 Rating: N/A |
Prethi intiki basic carpet, laminate counter tops thotapoori cabinets istharu in general Hardwood is an upgrade depending on sq.ft you can calculate based on current market rate from Homedepot or some local dealer Granite counter tops vary by the granite quality basic nundi high end varaku untundi. Check the brand if they know and do your math Kitchen backsplash is usually oka 1000-1500 depending on quality of backsplash Bathroom granites ki oka $1000 each bathroom esukovachu Next tray ceiling and crown molding ki average ga preti 500Sq.ft ki oka 1500-2000 rate lo calculate karlo Recess lighting oko spot ki 100 esuko Calculate all these to get your total upgrades in general | ||
| Sashasaurav Hero Username: Sashasaurav Post Number: 15674 Registered: 01-2009 Posted From: 71.170.163.147 Rating: N/A |
From my limited Knowledge : 1) Look at the structural upgrades done to the house : If at all u need to do Structural upgrades there will be a lot of process involved apart from the money like going to the city to get the permission work done .. This tells how much they care about the house.. emotional angle + Money angle .. Tick Mark 2) Look at the big priced items like Granite floors... For a South Indian house Granite Upgrades are must .. The higher the granite level is the less porous - Also just dont go by their word saying that it's a level 5 .. For some builders level 5 is level 2 .. So do a basic analysis of how much they cost per Sq Ft ( Google with the granite top type and u will get the price easily ) so you will know what's the range of that granite 3) Pre Wiring for Camera's , Security systems , Music systems are very good upgrades as you need to do a lot of work to get these done later and then u need to compromise on the placements .. 4) For me upgrades which are not of much use - Carpets you will & should change the carpets when u buy a second hand home because how much ever u clean u dont want that stuff to be on you or ur childrn - Garage : Any upgrades done in the garage are based on their needs or not urs .. So it might suit u or it might not .. But only advice is dont try to fit urself in to their needs .. - Same goes for gardening .. | ||
| Apashruthi Junior Artist Username: Apashruthi Post Number: 285 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 64.132.32.226 Rating: N/A |
9.Bump up cabinets 10.box out windows 11.Kitchen lo trash pull out 12.Bathroom remodel(converting to full bath) | ||
| Apashruthi Junior Artist Username: Apashruthi Post Number: 284 Registered: 10-2014 Posted From: 64.132.32.226 Rating: N/A |
home depot-red beacon lo submit cheyyandi ur request ...vaade quotes istaadu ... idhi just estimate kosam ... tarvaata evaina referrals unte vaaditho negotiate cheyyandi | ||
| Analog Side Hero Username: Analog Post Number: 3838 Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 76.185.162.123 Rating: N/A |
yeah i got it....cooktop kind kuda add chesa mee list ki... | ||
| Sonyvaio Hero Username: Sonyvaio Post Number: 17587 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 170.48.19.254 Rating: N/A |
adi kaadu andi nenu cheppindi , aa gas cooktop paina oka hood ostundi to take exhaust....it will cost you more kontha mandi 6 or 8 burner gas cooktop kuda vadtunaru, adi kuda costly ye | ||
| Analog Side Hero Username: Analog Post Number: 3837 Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 76.185.162.123 Rating: N/A |
5 burner gas cooktop | ||
| Sonyvaio Hero Username: Sonyvaio Post Number: 17586 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 170.48.19.254 Rating: N/A |
Present Housing market lo Upgrades ante 1. Flooring (main level) - Hard wood, Laminate, Carpet, Tiles 2. Kitchen Counter Tops - Quartz, Marble, Granite 3. Kitchen Cabinets - custom built 4. Kitchen backsplash - Stone, tiles etc 5. Kitchen Applainces - Stainless steel, fridge ayite french door, gas range ki paina hood okati osthadi, alage ippudu micro waves lo special categories ostunayi 6. Fireplace - Gas ayite konni custom built ostunayi, fire place ayite mantle aa leka stone finish aaa 7. main floor walls - crowning (bronze, silver, gold) 8. Master Bed room - Stand in shower with tiles and glass doors, free standing tubs etc. inka saana unnayi, prastutaniki ivi gurtuku ochayi | ||
| Analog Side Hero Username: Analog Post Number: 3836 Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 76.185.162.123 Rating: N/A |
yep main ga flooring, kitchen appliances, granites, back splash...master bedroom lo bathroom vanities...wired security system..chusukovachu.. stair case side rails..modern switches/remote control each room ki ilantivi evari istam valladi.... | ||
| Hero Side Hero Username: Hero Post Number: 6946 Registered: 09-2009 Posted From: 38.101.193.194 Rating: N/A |
Jodha - big ticket items likes structure related upgrades => basement finish ...all side brick lanti vi consider cheyandi.. little bit kitchen related Other items...i dont consider...if they upgrade as per their personal taste..u dont have to pay for that ...aa upgrades ki appreciation emi ledu... | ||
| Analog Side Hero Username: Analog Post Number: 3835 Registered: 05-2008 Posted From: 76.185.162.123 Rating: N/A |
This data is very useful to assess house value....past few years lo aa area lo sold homes, list prices, sold prices..average days on market....vati price chusi online pics chusthe we will get a good picture... | ||
| Scrabble Junior Artist Username: Scrabble Post Number: 180 Registered: 11-2010 Posted From: 24.197.213.180 Rating: N/A |
If you are searching for old homes, work with a realtor. They will have the data like similar size homes sold in last couple of months in that area. That will help. Also Zillow is basic search tool, but the data is not 100% accurate in Zillow. Another tool if you know the address of that home, search for property records of that home in County website. You will get the value of that property assessed by county to collect property tax. Again this value is around 10% low compared to market price. Once you decide to buy the home, hire a professional to do full home inspection. Don't trust the home inspection reports given by sellers. | ||
| Rachamega Junior Artist Username: Rachamega Post Number: 377 Registered: 01-2015 Posted From: 104.189.156.240 Rating: N/A |
preowned house konetappudu illu nachesindi vastu nachesindi ani egabadakunda chodalsinavi. big no to tiles in family area. if the family area, foyer etc are also carpet then again you need to see how much that was used and does it needs replacement with new carpet or wood.. granite replace cheyyala? applianced replace cheyyala? 2nd floor carpet replace cheyyala? roof replace cheyyala? my friend was in house search and I used to go with him in weekends and he explained this to me. | ||
| Maserati Junior Artist Username: Maserati Post Number: 718 Registered: 02-2015 Posted From: 161.141.1.1 Rating: N/A |
normally upgrades done to kitchen (like granite countertops, good back splash, good wood cabinets etc), flooring (wood), bathrooms (tiles, granite counter tops) - veetiki upgrade ki karchu pettina daanlo 60% varaku thirigi vasthundi i.e., adds value to the house. Exterior ki ayithe roof material and exterior material ni batti price vuntundi. | ||
| Rachamega Junior Artist Username: Rachamega Post Number: 376 Registered: 01-2015 Posted From: 104.189.156.240 Rating: N/A |
handscrapped hard woods vs tiles vs carpet in living, kitchen, dining, foyer areas stainless steel appliances vs black one's vs convectional oven carpet upgrade if any upgrades can be any starting with granite level, carpet level, tiles level in bathroom, backsplash in kitchen bathroom, fireplace etc.  | ||
| Gotcha Hero Username: Gotcha Post Number: 19807 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 8.19.193.14 Rating: N/A |
ee area chusedi? use web sites like redfin.com, zillow.com This Andhra real estate is for sale. | ||
| Siloan Legend Username: Siloan Post Number: 41332 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 132.174.20.41 Rating: N/A |
insha ..finally | ||
| Jodhaa Legend Username: Jodhaa Post Number: 30190 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 104.129.196.69 Rating: N/A |
Listing lo intha value unnaye ani mention chesthunnaaru...asalu how to asses them? If it is a new community manaki oka idea vasthadhi base vs upgrades ki..but old constructions lo elaa find out cheyyatam?Beginner in Housing market & First time home buyer..so need some thoughts on this. Also any do's and don'ts when we are in market?TIA |
