[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

You’ve made me feel a lot better TG! Happy to hear that VH is not a Pinto 🙂 Thanks.

I love Travertine, but I’m reluctant to get too crazy, though, because of the market. We’d like to make the house nicer than it was – but not too over the top. I’ve seen some porcelain tile that is very nice. The install area is over 1600 sf. I can get nice travertine-like porcelain tile installed for less than $10K. Travertine would be closer to $20K. I’m not sure that’s the best investment?

If you want to see an exceptionally cool example of stained concrete floor, stop into Baily’s Old Town. I think Chris Baily told me it was done by Surfacing Solutions. It really looks rich and warm. That’s a good idea…I may revisit that.

I like the area a lot. Yes, we can practically walk to Thornton’s. We can see Callaway from the backyard. Again, this is what started my query in the first place: how can that little Sweetbriar house be “Z-estimated” in mid-500s? I still cant believe someone paid $585K for the place a few months ago. Makes no sense.

That house on Balderama (link you sent) is our EXACT floorplan! Our lot, however, is almost 3x the size. One of the big changes we made was to change the doorways near the kitchen into arches. It’s made a huge difference. The house has very high ceilings, but there are a number of visual points that pull the eye DOWN. So the arches have made a huge difference.

We do have a 3-car garage. It’s not an oversized 3-car, but Hubby will have requisite area for “workshop” so he’s happy. Painting it and getting that organized was his first priority!

We also had a “whole house fan” installed. It was about $2000, but it’s supposed to make a big diff in energy costs. And we added an attic access ladder. The attic is a good-sized space so Hubby has added plywood sheets for a makeshift floor. We plan to use that area for storage.

Fortunately, most of our lot is in the back so I THINK I can xeriscape that? Can the HOA tell me what to do in my own backyard? I’m fine with a small lawn in front. I hope to have a “victory garden” in the back somewhere.

Happy Saturday everyone.

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

You’ve made me feel a lot better TG! Happy to hear that VH is not a Pinto 🙂 Thanks.

I love Travertine, but I’m reluctant to get too crazy, though, because of the market. We’d like to make the house nicer than it was – but not too over the top. I’ve seen some porcelain tile that is very nice. The install area is over 1600 sf. I can get nice travertine-like porcelain tile installed for less than $10K. Travertine would be closer to $20K. I’m not sure that’s the best investment?

If you want to see an exceptionally cool example of stained concrete floor, stop into Baily’s Old Town. I think Chris Baily told me it was done by Surfacing Solutions. It really looks rich and warm. That’s a good idea…I may revisit that.

I like the area a lot. Yes, we can practically walk to Thornton’s. We can see Callaway from the backyard. Again, this is what started my query in the first place: how can that little Sweetbriar house be “Z-estimated” in mid-500s? I still cant believe someone paid $585K for the place a few months ago. Makes no sense.

That house on Balderama (link you sent) is our EXACT floorplan! Our lot, however, is almost 3x the size. One of the big changes we made was to change the doorways near the kitchen into arches. It’s made a huge difference. The house has very high ceilings, but there are a number of visual points that pull the eye DOWN. So the arches have made a huge difference.

We do have a 3-car garage. It’s not an oversized 3-car, but Hubby will have requisite area for “workshop” so he’s happy. Painting it and getting that organized was his first priority!

We also had a “whole house fan” installed. It was about $2000, but it’s supposed to make a big diff in energy costs. And we added an attic access ladder. The attic is a good-sized space so Hubby has added plywood sheets for a makeshift floor. We plan to use that area for storage.

Fortunately, most of our lot is in the back so I THINK I can xeriscape that? Can the HOA tell me what to do in my own backyard? I’m fine with a small lawn in front. I hope to have a “victory garden” in the back somewhere.

Happy Saturday everyone.

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

You’ve made me feel a lot better TG! Happy to hear that VH is not a Pinto 🙂 Thanks.

I love Travertine, but I’m reluctant to get too crazy, though, because of the market. We’d like to make the house nicer than it was – but not too over the top. I’ve seen some porcelain tile that is very nice. The install area is over 1600 sf. I can get nice travertine-like porcelain tile installed for less than $10K. Travertine would be closer to $20K. I’m not sure that’s the best investment?

If you want to see an exceptionally cool example of stained concrete floor, stop into Baily’s Old Town. I think Chris Baily told me it was done by Surfacing Solutions. It really looks rich and warm. That’s a good idea…I may revisit that.

I like the area a lot. Yes, we can practically walk to Thornton’s. We can see Callaway from the backyard. Again, this is what started my query in the first place: how can that little Sweetbriar house be “Z-estimated” in mid-500s? I still cant believe someone paid $585K for the place a few months ago. Makes no sense.

That house on Balderama (link you sent) is our EXACT floorplan! Our lot, however, is almost 3x the size. One of the big changes we made was to change the doorways near the kitchen into arches. It’s made a huge difference. The house has very high ceilings, but there are a number of visual points that pull the eye DOWN. So the arches have made a huge difference.

We do have a 3-car garage. It’s not an oversized 3-car, but Hubby will have requisite area for “workshop” so he’s happy. Painting it and getting that organized was his first priority!

We also had a “whole house fan” installed. It was about $2000, but it’s supposed to make a big diff in energy costs. And we added an attic access ladder. The attic is a good-sized space so Hubby has added plywood sheets for a makeshift floor. We plan to use that area for storage.

Fortunately, most of our lot is in the back so I THINK I can xeriscape that? Can the HOA tell me what to do in my own backyard? I’m fine with a small lawn in front. I hope to have a “victory garden” in the back somewhere.

Happy Saturday everyone.

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

You’ve made me feel a lot better TG! Happy to hear that VH is not a Pinto 🙂 Thanks.

I love Travertine, but I’m reluctant to get too crazy, though, because of the market. We’d like to make the house nicer than it was – but not too over the top. I’ve seen some porcelain tile that is very nice. The install area is over 1600 sf. I can get nice travertine-like porcelain tile installed for less than $10K. Travertine would be closer to $20K. I’m not sure that’s the best investment?

If you want to see an exceptionally cool example of stained concrete floor, stop into Baily’s Old Town. I think Chris Baily told me it was done by Surfacing Solutions. It really looks rich and warm. That’s a good idea…I may revisit that.

I like the area a lot. Yes, we can practically walk to Thornton’s. We can see Callaway from the backyard. Again, this is what started my query in the first place: how can that little Sweetbriar house be “Z-estimated” in mid-500s? I still cant believe someone paid $585K for the place a few months ago. Makes no sense.

That house on Balderama (link you sent) is our EXACT floorplan! Our lot, however, is almost 3x the size. One of the big changes we made was to change the doorways near the kitchen into arches. It’s made a huge difference. The house has very high ceilings, but there are a number of visual points that pull the eye DOWN. So the arches have made a huge difference.

We do have a 3-car garage. It’s not an oversized 3-car, but Hubby will have requisite area for “workshop” so he’s happy. Painting it and getting that organized was his first priority!

We also had a “whole house fan” installed. It was about $2000, but it’s supposed to make a big diff in energy costs. And we added an attic access ladder. The attic is a good-sized space so Hubby has added plywood sheets for a makeshift floor. We plan to use that area for storage.

Fortunately, most of our lot is in the back so I THINK I can xeriscape that? Can the HOA tell me what to do in my own backyard? I’m fine with a small lawn in front. I hope to have a “victory garden” in the back somewhere.

Happy Saturday everyone.

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

You’ve made me feel a lot better TG! Happy to hear that VH is not a Pinto 🙂 Thanks.

I love Travertine, but I’m reluctant to get too crazy, though, because of the market. We’d like to make the house nicer than it was – but not too over the top. I’ve seen some porcelain tile that is very nice. The install area is over 1600 sf. I can get nice travertine-like porcelain tile installed for less than $10K. Travertine would be closer to $20K. I’m not sure that’s the best investment?

If you want to see an exceptionally cool example of stained concrete floor, stop into Baily’s Old Town. I think Chris Baily told me it was done by Surfacing Solutions. It really looks rich and warm. That’s a good idea…I may revisit that.

I like the area a lot. Yes, we can practically walk to Thornton’s. We can see Callaway from the backyard. Again, this is what started my query in the first place: how can that little Sweetbriar house be “Z-estimated” in mid-500s? I still cant believe someone paid $585K for the place a few months ago. Makes no sense.

That house on Balderama (link you sent) is our EXACT floorplan! Our lot, however, is almost 3x the size. One of the big changes we made was to change the doorways near the kitchen into arches. It’s made a huge difference. The house has very high ceilings, but there are a number of visual points that pull the eye DOWN. So the arches have made a huge difference.

We do have a 3-car garage. It’s not an oversized 3-car, but Hubby will have requisite area for “workshop” so he’s happy. Painting it and getting that organized was his first priority!

We also had a “whole house fan” installed. It was about $2000, but it’s supposed to make a big diff in energy costs. And we added an attic access ladder. The attic is a good-sized space so Hubby has added plywood sheets for a makeshift floor. We plan to use that area for storage.

Fortunately, most of our lot is in the back so I THINK I can xeriscape that? Can the HOA tell me what to do in my own backyard? I’m fine with a small lawn in front. I hope to have a “victory garden” in the back somewhere.

Happy Saturday everyone.

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

Thanks for the 411 on fill in tracts. I wonder if that will happen over in Wolf Creek? where it looks like there are still sections to be built out?

Our new home is in Vintage Hills – any thoughts on that neighborhodd? Our 2800 sf house is about 18 yrs old. We had some stucco repaired last week and the repair guy was impressed with the thick layer of stucco on the house. He said it was the best built tract home he’s seen in a long time.

Lot is very large, kitchen has been upgraded, it has nice views and a pool/spa. The lawn was trashed by the former owners – looks like they set it on fire – so we wont be putting down water-guzzling sod, but plan to xeriscape as much we can. My eventual goal is to make the outside a nice “living space.”

We intentionally sought out a larger lot because we wanted a “space cushion” from neighbors.

The floorplan is just right for us – a decent master with extra rooms for a guest room and two offices. Most of the newer floorplans here are awkwardly large for people without kids.

We’re replacing the flooring with new porcelain tile and carpet, repainting, have added an extra closet, changed some doors and doorways, and plan to upgrade the baths a bit. As we look at things like $500 faucets – and I resist the urge to go with travertine tile – I’m keeping your “Pinto rims” analogy in mind!

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

Thanks for the 411 on fill in tracts. I wonder if that will happen over in Wolf Creek? where it looks like there are still sections to be built out?

Our new home is in Vintage Hills – any thoughts on that neighborhodd? Our 2800 sf house is about 18 yrs old. We had some stucco repaired last week and the repair guy was impressed with the thick layer of stucco on the house. He said it was the best built tract home he’s seen in a long time.

Lot is very large, kitchen has been upgraded, it has nice views and a pool/spa. The lawn was trashed by the former owners – looks like they set it on fire – so we wont be putting down water-guzzling sod, but plan to xeriscape as much we can. My eventual goal is to make the outside a nice “living space.”

We intentionally sought out a larger lot because we wanted a “space cushion” from neighbors.

The floorplan is just right for us – a decent master with extra rooms for a guest room and two offices. Most of the newer floorplans here are awkwardly large for people without kids.

We’re replacing the flooring with new porcelain tile and carpet, repainting, have added an extra closet, changed some doors and doorways, and plan to upgrade the baths a bit. As we look at things like $500 faucets – and I resist the urge to go with travertine tile – I’m keeping your “Pinto rims” analogy in mind!

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

Thanks for the 411 on fill in tracts. I wonder if that will happen over in Wolf Creek? where it looks like there are still sections to be built out?

Our new home is in Vintage Hills – any thoughts on that neighborhodd? Our 2800 sf house is about 18 yrs old. We had some stucco repaired last week and the repair guy was impressed with the thick layer of stucco on the house. He said it was the best built tract home he’s seen in a long time.

Lot is very large, kitchen has been upgraded, it has nice views and a pool/spa. The lawn was trashed by the former owners – looks like they set it on fire – so we wont be putting down water-guzzling sod, but plan to xeriscape as much we can. My eventual goal is to make the outside a nice “living space.”

We intentionally sought out a larger lot because we wanted a “space cushion” from neighbors.

The floorplan is just right for us – a decent master with extra rooms for a guest room and two offices. Most of the newer floorplans here are awkwardly large for people without kids.

We’re replacing the flooring with new porcelain tile and carpet, repainting, have added an extra closet, changed some doors and doorways, and plan to upgrade the baths a bit. As we look at things like $500 faucets – and I resist the urge to go with travertine tile – I’m keeping your “Pinto rims” analogy in mind!

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

Thanks for the 411 on fill in tracts. I wonder if that will happen over in Wolf Creek? where it looks like there are still sections to be built out?

Our new home is in Vintage Hills – any thoughts on that neighborhodd? Our 2800 sf house is about 18 yrs old. We had some stucco repaired last week and the repair guy was impressed with the thick layer of stucco on the house. He said it was the best built tract home he’s seen in a long time.

Lot is very large, kitchen has been upgraded, it has nice views and a pool/spa. The lawn was trashed by the former owners – looks like they set it on fire – so we wont be putting down water-guzzling sod, but plan to xeriscape as much we can. My eventual goal is to make the outside a nice “living space.”

We intentionally sought out a larger lot because we wanted a “space cushion” from neighbors.

The floorplan is just right for us – a decent master with extra rooms for a guest room and two offices. Most of the newer floorplans here are awkwardly large for people without kids.

We’re replacing the flooring with new porcelain tile and carpet, repainting, have added an extra closet, changed some doors and doorways, and plan to upgrade the baths a bit. As we look at things like $500 faucets – and I resist the urge to go with travertine tile – I’m keeping your “Pinto rims” analogy in mind!

[dharmagirl]

Hi TG,

Thanks for the 411 on fill in tracts. I wonder if that will happen over in Wolf Creek? where it looks like there are still sections to be built out?

Our new home is in Vintage Hills – any thoughts on that neighborhodd? Our 2800 sf house is about 18 yrs old. We had some stucco repaired last week and the repair guy was impressed with the thick layer of stucco on the house. He said it was the best built tract home he’s seen in a long time.

Lot is very large, kitchen has been upgraded, it has nice views and a pool/spa. The lawn was trashed by the former owners – looks like they set it on fire – so we wont be putting down water-guzzling sod, but plan to xeriscape as much we can. My eventual goal is to make the outside a nice “living space.”

We intentionally sought out a larger lot because we wanted a “space cushion” from neighbors.

The floorplan is just right for us – a decent master with extra rooms for a guest room and two offices. Most of the newer floorplans here are awkwardly large for people without kids.

We’re replacing the flooring with new porcelain tile and carpet, repainting, have added an extra closet, changed some doors and doorways, and plan to upgrade the baths a bit. As we look at things like $500 faucets – and I resist the urge to go with travertine tile – I’m keeping your “Pinto rims” analogy in mind!

[dharmagirl]

Hiya PW!

Well, you havent met my contractor…he is an artistic man trapped in a lean, mean, macho contractor body.

And I’m actually considering paying some chick an exorbitant $um of moolah to tell us what colors to paint the interior of the house.

So, I might stand a chance against Mr. and Mr. Artistic ;->

[dharmagirl]

Hiya PW!

Well, you havent met my contractor…he is an artistic man trapped in a lean, mean, macho contractor body.

And I’m actually considering paying some chick an exorbitant $um of moolah to tell us what colors to paint the interior of the house.

So, I might stand a chance against Mr. and Mr. Artistic ;->

[dharmagirl]

Hiya PW!

Well, you havent met my contractor…he is an artistic man trapped in a lean, mean, macho contractor body.

And I’m actually considering paying some chick an exorbitant $um of moolah to tell us what colors to paint the interior of the house.

So, I might stand a chance against Mr. and Mr. Artistic ;->

[dharmagirl]

Hiya PW!

Well, you havent met my contractor…he is an artistic man trapped in a lean, mean, macho contractor body.

And I’m actually considering paying some chick an exorbitant $um of moolah to tell us what colors to paint the interior of the house.

So, I might stand a chance against Mr. and Mr. Artistic ;->

[dharmagirl]

Hiya PW!

Well, you havent met my contractor…he is an artistic man trapped in a lean, mean, macho contractor body.

And I’m actually considering paying some chick an exorbitant $um of moolah to tell us what colors to paint the interior of the house.

So, I might stand a chance against Mr. and Mr. Artistic ;->

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