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Many Sacramento homeowners are remodeling their current homes. During a remodel obviously the first thing you always want to make sure of is that you are working with a licensed contractor. Make sure you check the State licensing board at www.cslb.ca.gov or call 1-800-321-2752. Sometimes, you may think it’s cheaper to use a local handyman but believe me, it will cost you more in the end than if you just do it the right way. You might want to check out the 7 local Sacramento contractors arrested in a licensing sting.
What is the right way? Get 3 bids from licensed contractors. Ask for referrals of their last few jobs and make sure you check their license. Permits are needed and a licensed contractor will make sure to get the proper permits.
In Remodeling Magazine, for the west coast, here is what you can expect from a remodel when you sell your home.
- For a Bathroom Remodel you can expect to get 71% of your cost
- For a Home Office Remodel there is a 48% recoup on your cost
- Major Kitchen Remodel has a 72% recoup on cost
- Replacing Roof is 66.6% recoup
- Window replacement is 76.6% recoup
Location, location, location is the resounding theme for real estate. Sacramento Home Buyers will pay more for some neighborhoods than others and for some homes that have been remodeled than other homes. Make sure that the remodel you do does not exceed what your neighborhood is able to sustain.
Many Sacramento homebuyers are looking for homes that have remodeled kitchens with energy efficient appliances. Gas is still the number one request for most home buyers. Granite, Corian, concrete and stone are the counter tops home buyers expect both in the kitchens and baths.
For another look at what home buyer want and home sellers should know when remodeling be sure to read and get some great ideas. Or if you are looking for a remodel idea that is out of the ordinary be sure to read “Now That You Have A Home, Are You Remodeling?” Bet none of your friends has one of these! 
And for a green look, take a look at the 8 hottest trends in Bath design.
Here are some high end photos of a home with a Sacavolini Kitchen with Elkay sinks, Italian faucets, Miele dishwasher and Miele ovens. Just a different look from the wood that we are so use to seeing in homes for sale today.
No, this is not the sink but instead, an area for preparation.
This Scavolini kitchen is modern and has clean lines with a counter that looks like glass.
The home this kitchen resides in, has lots of architectural curves and modern age feel which makes this kitchen look spectacular within the openness of the Living area to an inside pool and port windows above.
The Miele espresso above the Miele oven has modern lines for a clean sophisticated look. The cabinetry slides easily and has features which make organization a breeze.
Clean lines, easy on eyes, serviceable with beauty to the beholder brings this kitchen one that stands out above the rest.
The entire home has a modern flair throughout along with gorgeous views from the bank of windows looking out to the Sierras.
When a homeowner can get the feel for the area, their home and the landscape making their remodel make sense, it becomes an art piece.
Look at the lines, angles and windows in this room which is off the kitchen. The wood ceiling brings in the warmth and the windows bringing in the light as well as the ambiance of the countryside.
Each room in this home has been well thought-out to marry with the architecture of the house.
From the porcelain flooring to the systematized closets making organization a non-thought, this home remodel is spectacular.
You always want to start of course, with the front door and this home is no exception. The front door gives the message of what will be seen when entering.
In keeping with the portals and all the myriad of windows in this home, the front door signals to the guest of what’s to come.
Whatever your budget is, a memorable front door will bring a definite bang for your buck.
Definite follow through in this home throughout with careful thought and precision making this remodel a true real estate find.
And now for the coup de gras, the inside pool which is just behind all those windows in the main room.
With even more windows above and to the side bringing in the outdoors of the Sierras and some vistas that are breathtaking.
Not everyone has a home that lends itself to the same remodel. Whatever your remodel be sure to spend the time thinking it through and take a good look at your home, the lines, the windows and attributes to bring out the best and follow through with your design throughout. It makes it easy on the eyes and gives a flair to your remodel.
Have fun!
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