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Where Is HGTV’s ‘Unsellable Houses’ Filmed? All About the Show’s Location and Hosts

Unsellable Houses has quickly become an HGTV phenomenon, proving that home renovations truly change people’s lives. Hosts Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis live by the motto that no house is “unsellable,” putting their design skills to the test on the series. Scroll for details on where the show is filmed and more. Where Is ‘Unsellable Houses’ Filmed? The pilot episode of Unsellable Houses aired in May 2019, with Lyndsay and Leslie overhauling a small bungalow in Everett, a city in Snohomish County, Washington. After the show was picked up for its first season, the sisters continued to tackle home renovations…
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Rising renovation costs, €20,000 folding house: French property update

The big property news of the week was the announcement that all homeowners in France will have to fill in a tax declaration, to be completed by summer 2023. The form is required if you have a main home or a second home in France, and whether your properties are currently being lived in or not. You can read more about why the measure has been introduced and exactly what is required here. Steep rise in cost for carpentry and plumbing jobs Quotes from tradespeople have become significantly more expensive in the past year as anyone who is renovating French…
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James Kennedy’s New House: Studio Renovation Details & Photos

Let’s raise our glasses high to James Kennedy, aka the new home owner. “I’ve been renting apartments in Los Angeles, like, literally for 12 or 13 years,” James said on Peacock’s Pumped Up edition of Vanderpump Rules: Secrets Revealed. But he’s a renter no more! “Finally, James Kennedy has bought a house,” he shared. How to Watch Watch Vanderpump Rules on Bravo Wed. 9/8c. Stream the next day and catch up on past seasons on Peacock. In the episode, James reveals that his new property is “in the Valley” and affirms that it’s a “really cute” abode. “It’s a three-bedroom,…
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What expenses can you deduct when renovating a rental property?

Rental property owners can typically deduct property taxes, insurance, interest, condo fees, repairs, utilities and other related costs. A rental property can even run at a loss allowing the taxpayer to claim deductions against their other sources of income. Rental properties: Current vs capital expenses There is a distinction between repairs and renovations for a rental property, Shawn. Repairs are referred to as current expenses, meaning they are deductible in the year incurred. Renovations are capital expenses that cannot be deducted immediately but can reduce your capital gain upon sale. According to the Canada Revenue Agency: A current expense is…
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Historic Home Renovation: 6 Tips to Know Before You Begin

In order to know exactly what she’s working with, New York designer and AD PRO Directory member Elena Frampton makes it a rule to thoroughly scrutinize all the built elements, from floor to ceiling, and all architectural details in between. “Leave no stone unturned when it comes to kitchens and baths,” says Frampton. “It’s always worth looking into what lies underneath. Is there wood under the carpet? Do the fireplaces work? Is there enough power for contemporary systems?” Unanswered questions now can turn into emergency projects later. The centerpiece of this prewar duplex is a double-height grand salon, which Frampton…
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6 Home renovations we forget to do, according to experts |

From painting walls and putting up shelves to replace light fixtures and outlets, home renovations are often left unfinished due to our busy lifestyles. DIY projects elevate our living spaces, make them more functional, and can have a totally transformative impact, making us fall in love with our homes again. As long as you have everything you need and a little time on your hands, these are jobs are achievable. Home renovations we forget to do When it comes to renovating your home, it’s so easy to overlook the many simple but effective changes you can make. Here are the…
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Police warn public about home renovation scam in Halton Region

Halton police are warning the public about an ongoing home repair fraud scheme. The fraud involved contractors traveling door-to-door, performing cold call sales of services such as chimney or driveway repair and interlock stone work. In the scheme, the “contractor” will provide a quote below market value for the work, and once a deal is reached with the victim, they will request a large cash payment. The “contractor” will then occasionally start the agreed-upon work, but it is often sub-par or incomplete. The victim will then be asked for more money, either for supplies or for the completion of the…