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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it depends on what range homes you are talking about:
- Yes, multimillion dollar homes should look great in all ways. 
- Under a million? Those are normal homes and people who own them will typically have to prioritize savings over renovations and decor, which is the sound and responsible thing to do.[/quote]

I’m from [b]Atlanta originally and you find attractive housing at all prices. If it has been renovated since the HGTV era, [/b]it looks good. The quality of the renovation may vary based on price, and it may be obvious if you’re in the space, but it will look great in a picture. I largely think it’s a reflection of labor costs and priorities. I love telling my sister in Atlanta about the quotes I get - she’s always shocked and appalled. I don’t think she’s ever done a house project that cost more than 10K, and she’s had major work done (adding bathrooms, finishing her basement, etc). At the prices we’re quoted here, I’m constantly asking myself whether it’s worth it. With the purely cosmetic work, it often isn’t. [/quote]

Atlanta + HGTV = we are not working from the same definition of "nice"[/quote]

The housing stock in Atlanta is beautiful. Go browse homes in buckhead or Druid hills on Redfin. [/quote]

That’s no different than just looking at DC homes in Spring Valley or Georgetown or CC MD which everyone agrees (I think on this thread) is nice stock.

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DC has nice stock in NW and older inner suburbs like Chevy Chase. The reference to places like Atlanta and Dallas and other southern cities is the new housing stock. Which is really nice. Not just the old prewar housing, which those cities also have. The South just appreciates nice design better. [/quote]

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