Over the last 23 years, Desiree has been able to balance both family and career. She and her husband Lennox were childhood sweethearts and have two loving children. The oldest, Charisse, is a graduate of Howard University and resides close by with husband Barrington and their daughter Nyla. Their son, Ian, is a graduate of Drexel University. |  | | | Desiree Callender with her Chairman's Club Award | |
This picture was taken at my annual Christmas party for my clients. This is something I like to do to show my clients how much their business is appreciated. Here are some snap shots from the party. Prior to becoming a Realtor, I worked as a patient representative at George Washington University Hospital. There, I developed a caring ability for people as I interacted with patients prior to their admittance. This caring ability has been transferred to my real estate career, as I interact with my clients on their major investment. I enjoy what I do.
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Most buyers want a home that is in tip-top condition and ready for them to occupy, but many homes sell for bargain prices because they need work. Buyers love "fixer-uppers" for the obvious reasons: the affordable price and the satisfaction of remodeling the house to accommodate your tastes and needs.
Whether you are buying the property for yourself or as an investment, choose a house that is in a good location and structurally sound. It should be priced enough below market value (usually 25%) to allow plenty of room for a profitable re-sale after the work is completed.
It is important to educate yourself before taking on a fixer-upper project. Inexpensive cosmetic improvements often give the greatest return on your investment-- paint will increase the value three times for every dollar invested. Landscaping, carpeting, and light fixtures are also relatively inexpensive improvements. Try to avoid purchasing a house that needs expensive structural improvements such as a new roof, plumbing, wiring, or foundation repairs.
Remodeling a kitchen will rarely add more than the cost of the upgrade, but new appliances usually give a fine return. An extra bathroom is the best renovation from an investment point of view, often giving twice its cost in added value.
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Where was the great land boom (1919) in which investors paid up to $25,000 for lots not yet dredged up from the ocean?
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The great Florida land boom brought hundreds of investors to the state after Carl Fisher founded Miami Beach in 1919. |
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