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All Forum Posts by: Phil Z.

Phil Z. has started 13 posts and replied 897 times.

Post: My latest kitchen remodel

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

Very nice.   However, I prefer to use custom Formica counters without a backsplash and bring the tile backsplash all the way down.  It gives it more of a custom/granite look. 

Post: Economical kitchen cabinets

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

I would go with Home Depot for Rentals and Low End Flips.  They have improved significantly over the past couple years and are actually dovetail construction drawers now.

Also being in-stock saves a lot of time ...

Post: How to calculate ARV

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

IT's not really a calculation. ARV is a comparison estimate based on similar properties in similar locations that have recently sold.

Post: Converting from Boiler to Furnace - The Copper Question?

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

I don't really see this as a problem. 

Post: Painting Pressure Treated Wood

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

It's fine as long as you use the right type paint/stain:

http://www.flood.com/wood-care-solutions/product/1...

Post: Has anyone used "Flood Guard" for basement drains?

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

In many areas you shouldn't be sending rain water into the sewer systems.  A basement drainage system should be completely separate and either pumped outside with a sump pump, or pitched directly outside if its a walkout.

Post: Color of the front door?

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

Since white is neutral .. you can use just about any color.   Black, Blue, Red, Green, Grey, Tan ..

Post: getting more info on a forclosure/ leins

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

My recommendation is to not buy the property Sight Unseen or with Liens.

Post: Can you put a contract under contract?

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

You can essentially so whatever you want as long as it does not contradict terms of the existing contract ..

Post: % Down for FHA

Phil Z.Posted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Orange, CT
  • Posts 951
  • Votes 218

FHA must be owner occupied. Not to say that people don't lie and do it anyway .. but its fraud.

It's an FHA rule, so it does not matter on the lender.