Your house is meant to serve living, breathing inhabitants. Every house, to some degree, needs personalization and custom touches to truly make it a home. When homeowners purchase a stock floor plan to build, they should be aware of several key issues: 1) Almost all stock plans require revision. A perfect fit is highly unlikely. […]
Buyers Want Bigger, Fancier Homes
As the economy recovers, homebuilders are seeing renewed interest from potential buyers. Those in the market for new construction are looking for personalized, green, spacious housing with options regarding low-maintenance landscaping. Personalized features that are a selling point for today’s, typically younger, buyer include technological features, homework stations, and life-style/neighborhood amenities that existing homes can’t […]
How to Speak Remodeling
Remodeling with a capable contractor can bring your design dreams to life, but only if you can communicate your vision, and understand common contracting language. Is your contractor a “CGR?” Do you need a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist to accommodate your future needs? Are you clear regarding the differences between a “draw” and a “change order” […]
Save Money, Time and Energy When You Pair Home Improvements
Pairing some home improvement projects can reduce the overall costs. Save with the following project couples: 1) Roof and skylights. A new roof will see a relatively high rate of return at 68 percent, and ensure the safety and function of your home. Opting for updated or new solar skylights at this time will make […]
Does Open-Cell Spray Foam Really Rot Roofs?
The word, in certain construction circles, is that open-cell spray foam insulation is bad for roofs and dangerous to work with and around. Tales of workers falling through rotted roofs blamed on the product have been circulating for sometime, and deserve some investigation. Truthfully, as with any product, how you use open-cell spray foam insulation […]
Find Remodeling Inspiration Online
How do you tell your builders that you want when you don’t have the language to talk materials or measurements? Show them; don’t tell them. Prevent contractor miscommunication and disastrous design mistakes with the help of a little photographic Internet inspiration. Houzz.com, founded by Adi Tartako is the perfect tool to translate your design ideals. […]
Homes are Selling Quickly, Why Aren’t Builders Building More?
Though single-family homes on the market don’t stay there for long, builders are not so quick to build more. A closer look at the market shows that young families are forming a relatively small number of new households. Instead, young people are opting to rent, thus creating an increase in apartment construction. Single-family homes to […]
What Women Want
Women make the final house buying decision and women prefer a luxurious bath and beautiful kitchens best. The beauty of high quality finishes is a good investment when selling your home. Install the best materials you can afford, it will set your home apart. Storage is a female friendly feature as well. Be sure to […]
Remodel or New Home? The Pros and Cons are Significant
When your home is no longer fits your needs, what’s the best course of action, move on or remodel? Home remodels are on the rise as many people choose to make significant changes and the investment it requires. What’s the better option? Consider your level location satisfaction, surrounding property values, your desire for privacy and […]
Trends in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is evolving as home remodeling begins to rebound. . Homebuilders are beginning to see the wisdom of paying special attention to energy efficiency and worker safety. Recognizing that energy costs will not be trending downwards, builders are looking for ways to keep homeowners happy with eco-friendly features like solar solutions and automatic […]