Page 16 April 10, 2014 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Renovating? Laying A Good Foundation for Home Improvement Success Nick Donato CalBRE# 01816862 (310)634-6366 Commercial, Industrial & Residential Sales & Leasing www.LISTINGITWITHNICK.com Roger Hart 310-781-2000 BRE# 00625505 2420 W. Carson St. #120 Torrance, CA 90501 * Specializing in Options for Seniors! 16802 AINSWORTH AVE. TORRANCE 90504 Across the street OPEN SUN. SAT. &PM 1-4 from St. Catherine Laboure School 4 bedroom, 2 bath with an updated kitchen and a new bathroom. New roof, carpet, paint, forced air heat, copper plumbing and windows. Family room is open to the kitchen and has a fireplace. Abundant storage throughout the home. Nicely landscaped front yard and fruit trees in the backyard. Attached two car garage. Price Reduction: $539,000 nicholas@mattucci.com Have you been thinking about downsizing? Is the home you live in now just become too much to take care of with too many stairs, too much yard work, too much stuff? I can help show you some options which will simplify your life because I have done it. Don’t wait too long to start living your dream! (BPT) - You’ve probably heard the saying: “Your home is your castle.” But if your current home - or the home you’re thinking of buying - feels more like the servant’s quarters than the royal palace, you may need to plan a renovation. At times like these it’s easy to give in to your excitement and get the project moving forward, but take a moment to plan your overall strategy. You’ll find that, much like your future castle, your renovation project will benefit from a solid foundation. You can build your foundation by accomplishing these important tasks. Talk to a renovation specialist. Acquiring a renovation loan allows you to finance your new home mortgage and your renovation plans into a single loan. And an important aspect of the renovation loan to remember is that it’s a product in which the loan is based on the value of the home after it’s been improved. If you are renovating your existing home, you can use the loan to refinance your existing mortgage and make the renovation updates. Speaking with a renovation lender can help you build your financial foundation for your renovation project. Shop around for the right contractor. If you plan to use a contractor for your project, it’s important to select the right one. But how do you decide on a contractor? Research is important. Many contractors will provide you with a couple of references but this isn’t always a foolproof solution. These references could be relatives or friends of the contractor. References can be helpful but don’t rely on it exclusively. Dig deeper by traveling to the site of the contractor’s current job. Are the clients happy? Has the contractor’s work met expectations and budget? Has the contractor finished benchmarks on time? These are all important questions to ask. You can also inquire about the contractor’s work on social media and professional referral websites. Finalize your vision. Selecting the proper renovation specialist and contractor are key to your project, but both of these professionals will be able to provide you better service if you have a vision for what the project entails. You may not know exactly how much the project will cost, but you should have a budget in mind. If your contractor asks questions about layout or wall preferences, be ready to make the decisions and guide him or her toward your goals. Approaching the project with a plan will eliminate miscommunication and regrets later. Renovating a new or existing property can be an exciting time, and establishing the proper foundation for the project can help you pass inspections and build the home you’ve always wanted. • BROKERS OPEN HOUSE IN EL SEGUNDO • Fri. 12:30-1:30pm 203 Whiting St. #D 3/2.5 $739,900 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN EL SEGUNDO • Sun. 1-4pm 405 E. Sycamore 3/2 $1,350,000 Alex Abad Palm Realty Boutique 310-877-6488 • Sun. 2-4pm 203 Whiting St. #D 3/2.5 $739,900 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN OTHER CITIES • Sun. 2-4pm 8012 Dunfield Ave. 3/3 $979,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 • Sun. 2-4pm 2100 Walgrove Ave., Mar Vista 2/1 $739,000 Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 • Sat. 1-4pm 16802 Ainsworth Ave., Torrance 4/2 $539,000 Roger Hart Forecast Realty 310-781-2000 • Sun. 1-4pm 16802 Ainsworth Ave., Torrance 4/2 $539,000 Roger Hart Forecast Realty 310-781-2000
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