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There are plenty of real estate professionals in Mission Viejo offering typical real estate services. But can your Mission Viejo real estate agent/broker turn your new home into your dream home? When Joe Mueller represents you, the answer is “yes.” Joe holds licenses as both an Orange County general contractor and a California real estate broker.

Imagine walking through a potential home with a real estate professional who helps you imagine how any room will look once remodeled. Joe Mueller not only shows homes, but he also shows you how to make the most of any home.

It’s a rare combination.

Buying, Designing, and Building All-In-One

Joe’s team with Inspired Realty helps you find the home you want in Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, or any other Orange County community. They show the possibilities awaiting you with a remodel or renovation. Use Inspired Realty to find the home that meets your needs, and the Inspired Remodels design/general contractor team transforms that Orange County home into your dream home.

Unlike most general contracting companies, Inspired Remodels follows a design and build model. That means you have one point of contact for turning your ideas into a design, selecting materials, demolition and renovation, and rebuilding.

Source: Versetta Stone

Inside or Outside

Is the pool area a bit drab, or do you want more curb appeal? Inspired Remodels updates and renovates homes inside and out.

Add an outdoor kitchen or dining area can extend the footage devoted to living and entertaining.

Maybe you love the light and floor plan, but find the kitchen or bathroom stuck in the early 2000s. Don’t pass on a diamond in the rough. Remember, those brilliant sparklers start as dirty black carbon.

Work with the Inspired Realty team to secure the home and then work with Inspired Remodels as your licensed Orange County general contractor. Share your dreams for updates and upgrades, and then watch the construction/renovation experts transform any room in the house into a functional and beautiful space.

Whether it is outside or inside, one room or the entire house, Joe Mueller helps you live in the home you’ve always wanted.

Bringing the Outdoors In

The deck off the primary suite of this Orange County home becomes a natural extension of the room with LaCantina doors and deck railings that don’t block the view.

The simplicity of this design looks stylish today, and that look will endure over the years. Inspired Remodels turns humble mahogany and LaCantina doors into an outdoor oasis, perfect for that Saturday morning cup of coffee.

Spa Bathrooms Galore

So maybe the bedroom doesn’t need a deck, but the bathroom needs an entire gut? When the Inspired Realty and Inspired Remodels teams get together, you get Zen-inspired spaces with minimal stress.

This master retreat remodel offers spa touches and plenty of organization. Getting ready in the morning or unwinding in the evening has never looked so good.

Gray and white tiles with just a touch of gold grace shower walls, while stone-inspired tiles keep the floor slip-free.

Warm tones in the bathroom cabinetry contrast with the cool custom closet and dressing area.

This Lake Forest transformation exemplifies the work of Joe Mueller, the master at multi-tasking real estate sales and general contracting in Orange County.

Joe Mueller: Real Estate Broker and General Contractor

When you work with Joe Mueller and Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty, you increase your options. That’s because when you work with a licensed real estate broker who also has a general contractor license, you get inspiration at every turn. From the house hunt to wiping down the last bit of construction dust, Inspired Realty and Inspired Remodels work together for you.

Exterior upgrades continue to deliver the best return on investment (ROI) in Orange County’s housing market. If you’re looking for the most impactful, cost-effective improvements, focusing on the home’s exterior is still the smart move. Inspired Remodels, a local Orange County general contractor shares 5 updates that return the greatest ROI. Not surprisingly, four of the five upgrades impact the curb appeal of the home and only one can be seen from the interior.

Entry Door Replacement (Steel)

Adding or updating a steel entry door returns the greatest bang for the buck in Southern California. According to Zonda Media’s 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, the money you spend on a new steel entry door returns about 300% of the cost in added home value.

Factors such as a relatively low cost for materials and labor compared to the positive high impact on exterior appearance make this update a no-brainer in the bang-for-the-buck department.

Garage Door Upgrade

This perennial ROI winner falls to second place in 2024, behind the entry door replacement. For many years, garage door replacement topped the ROI lists.

Like the entry door, garage doors won’t break the bank and add an incredible amount of curb appeal to homes.

These days, people opt for wood-look doors, doors with windows, and doors with architectural embellishments. No longer just a functional panel you raise when you take the SUV in and out, garage doors contribute to the overall style of the home.

With an ROI of 293.8% on average in this area, a garage door upgrade or replacement continues to be a great way to add value and curb appeal to your Orange County home.

After general contractor adds versetta manufactured stone panels to front of California house to look like stone

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Manufactured Stone Veneer

This product mimics the looks of natural stone. However, it costs less and is easier to install than natural stone, allowing it to pack a real ROI punch.

Depending on the amount of manufactured stone veneer installed, you can reap an ROI of up to 220% on a $12,000 project.

Don’t relegate stone veneer to the front of the home. This material’s versatility makes it the perfect choice for the backyard as well.

Create a Grand Entrance

Welcome home! Impress yourself, neighbors, and visitors with an impressive entryway. Removing the existing door, reframing, and adding sidelights and a new door create an awe-inspiring entry to your home.

This type of project requires more materials, more detailed work, and more labor than other exterior upgrades, so the ROI drops to 163%. Quite an impressive return on creating an impressive entrance to the home.

Minor Kitchen Remodel

This is the only interior project of the top 5 projects with the highest ROI. A minor kitchen remodel keeps the same layout, updates the cabinet fronts, replaces the flooring and appliances, and adds new hardware and countertops.

You can expect to see an ROI of about 139% with this type of update. However, this return doesn’t consider the energy savings from replacing old appliances with energy-efficient new appliances. Use the Southern California Edison Marketplace to compare the energy efficiency of your appliances before you purchase. Once you factor in energy efficiency, you may find your ROI is higher.

One Orange County General Contractor For All Your Needs

Whether your goal is ROI on the sale of your home or just a more modern, functional, and beautiful space, Inspired Remodels is the Orange County general contractor for all your needs.

From whole house remodels to kitchen renovations and shower remodels, let Joe Mueller turn your remodeling dreams into reality.

Schedule a consultation today.

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Orange County General Contractor and Real Estate Agent/Broker: Joe Mueller