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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think that kitchen is $100K easy and I think the entire thing needs a ton of work.  I don't think it would be done by September, either, unless you know that you could close next week, find a contractor and get your permits on some kind of expedited basis.  I think that is unlikely.  You will wait at least a month for your permit.[/quote]
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Builder here...couldn't agree more...kitchen - 30-35k cabinets,15-20 appliance,5-7k countertops, plus lighting, plumber, demo, new floor - there's your hundred...hall baths figure 15k, master bath figure 30-50k.

btw, I do not live or work in your area but I like the house...do yourself a favor find someone you can trust and not recommended by the realtor to take a hard look at the house - the mechanicals - are they original, electric, how may amps, HVAC, etc...windows - houseful of windows is could be another 50k...the deck in the back has to go...nice patio is more $$$....again like the house but it is a project...and if you are like most folks I meet and I mean this respectfully I tell them the numbers - they look at me like I am crazy and tell me that I only do high end really nice work (which is true) then come back after about 6 months of doing there homework and tell me I was right....I look at that house and 200-300k is my visceral reaction...kitchen/baths/paint/etc...and I'm thinking closer to 300k..and btw you will by September just not this year....now if you are handy and want a three-five year nights and weekend project that is a different story...[/quote]

We are redoing our kitchen on Chevy CHase and the builder's estimates are spot on.  Our applicants, refrigerator, range, second oven and dishwasher will cost just under $20k (without delivery).  We did buy higher quality appliances (SubZero, Miele, Kitchen Aid) so you could do it closer to $10k.  Custom made cabinets for kitchen have a budget allowance of 35k.  Could we have done the kitchen for less? Of course.  But a cheap kitchen in an expensive home reduces the value of the home.

I think it would take upto 6 months to get that house up to snuff from the time they begin repairs.  Add in time to get permits approved, interview contractors and get bids, possibly work with an architect, and you are talking on year.
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