Dream Home

March 21, 2016
Building upon their wildly successful Property Brothers real estate program on HGTV, the Scott brothers offer a complete resource for the home buyer or seller who’s looking to nail the sweet deal. Beyond outlining when to sell or buy, the book also includes helpful room-by-room tips and guides for optimal presentation. A few basic changes to the bathroom alone can, according to the authors, elevate the value of a home: installing a double sink instead of single one, using of cabinetry creatively, and optimizing the position of mirrors. The book moves from room to room, highlighting basic design elements and staging that will add visual appeal and elevate potential asking prices. For current and future homeowners looking to capitalize on their square footage, this is a comprehensive and detailed guide.

Starred review from March 15, 2016

You've seen them on HGTV on programs such as Property Brothers, performing fabulous transformations on rundown homes to the delight of picky clients. In their first book, the Scott brothers reveal what you don't see in the shows. The decision-making process is dissected--what factors to consider when selling or buying a house. Solid advice on how to choose among those expensive selections is the highlight of this title. There are recommendations to make a home more sellable, perform fixes yourself, or call in the experts. Also included are lists of simple projects for homeowners and tips on style. Covering methodology more than DIY, it serves as a great foundation to make those costly real-estate decisions and supports homeowners in their pursuit of home improvement. VERDICT An excellent choice for potential home buyers, this essential guide informs readers on how to sell, buy, and potentially remodel any residence. A must read. [See "Editors' Spring Picks," LJ 2/15/16, p. 33.]

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April 15, 2016
Jonathan and Drew Scott of the hit HGTV show, Property Brothers, bring their knowledge and designs to the forefront in their first book. Potential buyers, rehabbers, and renovators receive valuable information on buying, choosing designs and upgrades, and selecting renovation options. The brothers address exactly what's needed for just about everyone. Each chapter details what homeowners should have and what they may not need, what they desire and what they can do without. Approaches on selling your current home, remodeling, buying, and rehabbing are offered. Readers are given types of fixes needed to stage and sell a home, securing a professional if needed, or doing the work themselves. General costs of contractors, home designers, electricians, and plumbers are discussed, and ideas for upgrading a home, laying out concepts and notions for every room so you don't have to think too much, are provided. Dream Home is full of ideas and is a good source for anyone looking to buy, sell, or renovate a property.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)