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remodel: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Sunday 09-19-2010 - Understanding Energy Ratings - 09/20/10 12:13 AM
Understanding Energy Ratings for Windows and Doors
Qualifying for the $1,500 federal tax credit on new windows and doors depends on two measurements, U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
Just because windows or doors are Energy Star-labeled doesn’t mean they’re eligible for the maximum $1,500 federal tax credit. And with costs running about $500-$1,000 per window including labor, it’s wise to know something about the scientific lingo and numbers on the product labels you’re likely to encounter. Here’s your pro-level label-decoding guide so you can be sure you’re buying qualified products.
Which labels matter? The two labels you should … (0 comments)
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remodel: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Saturday 08-28-2010 - Solar Pools - 08/28/10 10:57 AM
Homeowners in search of a greener and more economical method of keeping their swimming pools warm are harnessing the sun’s energy. Solar pool heaters can lower energy costs because they rely primarily on a free and renewable energy source, rather than electricity or natural gas. Solar pool heaters cost more upfront than traditional alternatives, perhaps 50% more than electric heat pumps and several times more than gas heaters. However, the payback can come in as little as two years, depending on local utility rates and other factors.
How solar pool heaters works A typical solar pool heating system centers around large plastic … (0 comments)
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remodel: Prime Westside Village Remodeled Home - 08/01/10 11:30 PM
Gorgeous Remodeled Westside Village Home … (0 comments)
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remodel: Malibu Real Estate - Sunday 07-25-2010 - 7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling - 07/25/10 11:57 PM
If you're contemplating a kitchen remodel, you're also weighing a considerable investment. But a significant portion of the upfront costs may be recovered by the value the project brings to your home. Kitchen remodels in the $50,000 range recouped 76% of the initial project cost at the home's resale, according to recent data from Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report. To make sure you maximize your return, consider these seven smart kitchen remodeling strategies.
1. Establish your priorities
Simple enough? Not so fast. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recommends spending at least six months planning before beginning the work. … (0 comments)
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remodel: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Wednesday 06-16-2010 - New listing in Mar Vista! - 06/16/10 06:30 PM
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remodel: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Thursday 04-15-2010 - Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $1,000 Projects - 04/15/10 10:24 AM
Happy Thursday everyone! I found this article extremely helpful to share with my clients, friends and collegues. Today is the day....TAX DAY! I'm thankful enough to have a wife who never waits until the end. We filed last month!
Consider these five great projects that cost around $1,000 if you decide to invest a tax refund in your home this year.
Getting money back from the IRS is a silver lining to paying taxes, but why invest a tax refund in your home instead of, say, a weekend getaway? Because your home is probably your biggest asset, so it pays to … (0 comments)
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remodel: Pacific Palisades Real Estate - Saturday 10-17-2009 - Child friendly bathroom renovations part 2 - 10/17/09 08:08 PM
Happy Saturday everyone! I had the opportunity to host an open house at my new listing in Pacific Palisades. The weather was awesome! Warm, clear, sunny and breezy. If the open house wasn't so busy, I'm sure I would have enjoyed relaxing in the front yard...which felt like a park.
Today's blog post is part 2 of the Child friendly bathroom renovations. Enjoy! If you missed part 1, click this link to view: Child Friendly bathoom renovations part 1
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remodel: Wednesday 10-14-2009 - Child friendly bathroom renovations part 1 - 10/14/09 05:09 PM
This was an interesting video to watch because not only is the general contractor a woman but she was also working on her sister's bathroom. haha! Seriously though, one of my closest girlfriends is a general contractor who remodeled my office in Pacific Palisades. AMAZING WORK!!!! Please email me for her contact info. This video also educates homeowners who are parents as to how to make the bathroom safe for kids. Get the popcorn out because the video is around 20 minutes. … (0 comments)
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remodel: Pacific Palisades Real Estate Blog - Sunday 01-25-2009 - Smart Remodeling - 01/25/09 02:22 PM
I have been reading report after report in regards to “tips to smart remodeling”. Most homeowners overweigh the value of their remodeling ideas and expectations.Here are some things to think about:No Guarantee on Payback - Certain projects, in certain hot markets, may produce a profit — in other words, you may recoup more than you spent on the remodel when it’s time to sell the house. The average homeowner should expect to recoup no more than 80 cents on the dollar for any project, according to remodeling online’s “Cost vs. Value Report“– and again, that’s if the house is sold within … (0 comments)
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remodel: Smart Remodeling - 12/10/08 10:05 PM
I have been reading report after report in regards to “tips to smart remodeling”. Most homeowners overweigh the value of their remodeling ideas and expectations. Here are some things to think about: No Guarantee on Payback - Certain projects, in certain hot markets, may produce a profit — in other words, you may recoup more than you spent on the remodel when it’s time to sell the house. The average homeowner should expect to recoup no more than 80 cents on the dollar for any project, according to remodeling online’s “Cost vs. Value Report“– and again, that’s if the house … (0 comments)
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remodel: Today's Featured Burbank Home - 02/18/08 12:01 PM
GREAT REMODELED HOME ON A SUPER STREET LOADS OF CURB APPEAL, HUGE FRONT YARD AND PATIO, ELEGANT FORMAL LIVING AND HUGE FORMAL DINING ROOM, GOURMET GRANITE KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, BOTH BATHS NEW, 4TH BEDROOM PERFECT OFFICE. DIRECT ACCESS FROM 2 CAR GARAGE TO HOME.
To preview the finest Real Estate in Burbank, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades please visit my website. When you are ready to view homes or have any questions regarding selling your home, please contact me.
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