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Building Remodeling Overview Last Updated 1/15/2008 |
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Note on the Land Boom in Kazakhstan. When we purchased this unfinished building in Sept 2004 for $40,000 we didn't know that land prices were about to skyrocket. 1 year later the land alone is worth between $80k to $120k. Byeram bought a house at the same time for $7,000 which is worth between $20-30k now. But he is not selling because it is slated to be destroyed for new buildings. He may get as much as $50k for it in 2 or 3 years. Here are some of the factors that are driving up prices. 1) Mortgages have come to Kazakhstan for the first time. 2) Soviet period ill-gotten wealth was given amnesty. 3) Foreign and Government investment in land and apartments has soared. 4) The government is oil-rich. It is rebuilding the city center and paying 2-10 times the 2003 price to the owners. 5) The "suburbs" are literally just starting to be built here. Kalkaman one of if not the fastest growing area. Pictured below: Front and Back of House Before and After the fence and patio are added. To see step by step photos click here: Fence |
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Pictured below: Before and after we add the concrete driveway. To see the step by step photos click here: Driveway |
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Pictured below: Before and after the front sidewalk, stairs, front patio, and ramp to the basement. To see the step by step photos click : Front |
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Pictured Below: Before and after shots inside the Church. |
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Hallway <----- before and after ----->
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Living Room <----- before and after -----> |
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Office <----- before and after ----->
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Kids Classroom <----- before and after -----> |
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Front bedroom <----- before and after ----->
This is where we hold our Sunday service now)
Below: Kitchen (sorry no before shots. Use your imagination.) |
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Pictured below: Basement before and after. To see the step by step photos click : Basement |
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