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What Can Remodeling Do For the Resale Value of a Home?

Remodeling for resale and remodeling because you have always wanted that ballet studio with neon floorboards in your basement are two very different things. If you know that you are going to be selling your home in the near future (less than 5 years) it is important to know that not all remodel projects are created equal and in fact, some can make it more difficult to sell your home when you decide the time is right. Knowing which projects will make your potential buyers break into song and open up the checkbook can be a key element of your quick home-selling strategy, especially in tougher economic times. Continue readying for more information on what remodeling can do for the resale value of a home.
Posted: January 26th, 2012 | Permalink

What Renovations do for the Value of a Home

Can't stand that wood paneled den for one minute longer? Tired of cooking your dinner in a 1970's harvest gold kitchen? Perhaps it is the aqua and pink tile in the bathroom that is sending you over the edge. Relax, compose yourself and before you start your renovations, step back and ask yourself: What do I expect these renovations to do for the value of my home? What are the best home improvement projects to undertake? Read more about what renovations can do for the value of a home.
Posted: December 14th, 2011 | Permalink

Advantages of Shopping with your Remodeling Contractor

If you are entertaining the idea of a remodel, chances are you have put a lot of thought into exactly what you want your dream room to look like.While it’s fun to shop for your new room, be careful you don’t get bogged down with shopping for all of these things by yourself. There are many reasons why shopping with your remodeling contractor will bring value, perspective and experience to your remodel project. Click here to read more about advantages of shopping with your remodeling contractor.

Design-Build Trends

Today’s homeowners are very particular about what renovations they undergo and how they go about them. They want customized solutions that best suit their family’s needs, wants and lifestyle. Since many homeowners have embraced the idea of actively participating in the development of their remodeling project, the demand for design build remodelers has drastically risen. Click here to read more on these design-build trends.
Posted: November 17th, 2011 | Permalink

19 Secrets to Top Home Remodeling - The Wrap Up

Over the past 5 months, I have been regularly posting tips on how to have a successful home remodeling experience. Now that all 19 of my "Secrets" have been posted, I'd like to take the opportunity this week to house them all in one place. Continue reading to get all 19 Secrets to Top Home Remodeling!
Posted: April 8th, 2011 | Permalink

Avoid Poor Warranty Offers & Being Exposed to Liens

During the process of choosing a remodeler to tackle a renovation project, whether large or small, most homeowners base their decision on the remodeler’s past projects, recommendations of friends and family, and price. In my last installment of 19 Secrets to Top Home Remodeling, I will discuss two items that are usually an afterthought in the decision-making process, but that can make or break your project in the long run: warranty offerings and exposure to liens. Continue reading to learn ways to make sure you are still happy with your renovation two years down the road.
Posted: March 18th, 2011 | Permalink

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