Have you done any remodeling or bought a new home recently? Some home owners are having trouble with drywall made in China. Read the CNN article about a family in Florida. Learn more about Chinese drywall. Let us know if you have this drywall, the age of your home and what community you live...
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Features Buyers Want
Here are the five kitchen and bath features buyers want the most: 36% want a separate shower enclosure in the master bath 31% want an eat-in kitchen 24% want high-end appliances 23% want granite counter tops 21% want a kitchen island Source February 2009 issue of REALTOR® Magazine - Source: NAR 2007 Profile of...
Value of Home Remodeling
The 2008 Cost versus Value Report for home remodeling projects is now available. It ranks various home remodeling projects based upon the expected percentage of the projects cost that could be recouped when the home is sold. Keep in mind that these are national averages. Some of these figures would not be the same...
Advanced Technologies for Remodeling Projects
I recently learned about PATH, Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing , which is coordinated by HUD. Their purpose is “dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America’s housing”. There is lots of information available on their site including:...
Energy Star Home Advisor
We are always looking for ways to reduce our energy bill. This time of year in Arizona it is not too bad; but, in the summer the air-conditioning bills can get pretty high. Energy Star offers a Home Advisor on its website, just click the link below. You answer just a few questions and...