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Do you want to know how your remodeling or construction project could be more sustainable, green or environmentally friendly?Oregon's Metro has created a new region-wide Green Building Hotline for residential and commercial projects. The hotline answers questions to find the latest green materials, renewable energy, storm-water management as well as financial … (1 comments)
Yep, it's time for a shameless plug for Rick Norden, Residential Contractor and owner of Priority One Homes (who also just happens to be my husband too!)
There are some home renovations that really should be left to a professional. Finding a good contractor that is trustworthy and dependable can sometimes be a challenge, but with some preparation it can be done.
Its just another "Great Room", but many buyers and sellers are finding that if you have one done right the buyer will pay for it and the seller normally reaps two rewards, that of the use and gets his money back.
There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home. Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses. They tend to be located in established neighborhoods with an existing history of schools, transportation and commercial center offerings. Older houses have mature landscaping and period-style … (0 comments)
I found a fantastic article today I wanted to share with all of you. It was written by Dian Hymer for Inman News on Tuesday May 27, 2008...
While many conventional lenders have shut down their construction to permanent (rehab) loan programs FHA still offers 2 programs.
"Smarter" Remodeling Design Trends To Fit Homeowners Lifestyle!
"Smarter" Remodeling Design Trends To Fit Homeowners Lifestyle!
We have all heard horror stories associated with remodeling. We have heard of the remodeling contractor that took money upfront for "supplies" never to return again, the guy who gave a low bid to get the project and then half way through the job (all of a sudden) realizes that they … (5 comments)
The NAHB has identified some helpful links to resources for people that want to purchase green homes and for current homeowners that want to make or keep their homes green. They include the following:For Buying A Green HomeRebates, tax incentives, and loans Local green building programsGreenHomesForSale.comSustainable Sources Real Estate Locator
In this highly competitive buyers market sellers are looking for ways to improve their chances of selling their home. Faced with the reality of having to perhaps either take a lower price for their home or have it languish on the market, sellers are looking for ways to ensure that theirs … (6 comments)
A local title agency sent us some links to real estate articles, and one of them is this article at Bankrate.com, 20 things that can alter the value of your home.
In a world where we are seeing gas approach $4.00/ gal. and deisel at just shy of $5.00 a gallon , is it time we take stock in what we can do to gain control over what we spend not only gas for automobiles but also for utilities? My husband is … (5 comments)
In last weeks Wall Street Journal there is a story on how the returns on remodeling have changed. Some snippets and their implications for Maui real estate below:
The slumping housing market has made remodeling much trickier. When house prices were climbing ever higher, buyers knew they could spend big bucks to expand … (0 comments)
No one likes the government telling them how their home should look, but when it comes to historic homes, many neighbors applaud when the government intervenes. For decades, historic areas have been establishing committees to be watch dogs of historic districts. Here in Minnesota, they are called Historic Preservation Commissions. In … (2 comments)
Are you selling a home, or about to sell your home, and you're worried about the market? Let me take a minute to introduce you to Revisions Redesigns, a home staging and redesign company based in Blacksburg.
CRS recently send out this information about remodeling. It is quite interesting!
Are you considering selling your home in a difficult market? Although many people today are looking to sell because of foreclosures perhaps you are one with a growing family. Due to the buyers market is possible for you not get the value your house deserves, thus you should consider alternatives. One … (3 comments)
Several comments to my April 14th post, Extreme Remodels ~ Are They Worth It? , requested updates on progress made to the ambiscious project I depicted, and I am glad to oblige. 
If you have recently been involved in any type of remodeling project or even made a quick stop at your local Home Depot or Lowe's, then you should have heard the term "Low VOC Paint". What is Low VOC paint and why does it matter to me? Did you know that … (2 comments)
I AM QUOTED IN THIS ARTICLE WHICH WAS RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN THE DAILY NEWS. 
I wanted to share this information to those who were unable to see the broadcast this week on HGTV of the biggest real estate mistakes. These are in order starting with the biggest mistake a seller or buyer can make. I know most of these are common sense to Realtors, but … (4 comments)
As a property inspector in Los Angeles for over 20 years I have seen all sorts of issues with the homes in our area. The top ten problems may not be what you might have expected. 
You may know that we bought an old church back in November 2006 and have been working since then to renovate it into our home. We've focused most of our efforts so far on improving the inside of the home. We're probably about 90% done with the interior. As we come into … (7 comments)
It's that time of the year and spring is here. You are anxious to start on those remodeling jobs you have thought about all winter long, but not sure where to begin and worried about it becoming a disaster. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when you are … (0 comments)
The other day I did a blog on ROI for home projects. Pacita Dimacali http://activerain.com/pacita pointed me towards more up-to-date information. Here's a summary of what I found for New England and the National Average.
Recently another Realtor and I were considering purchasing an older home. This had many concerns one of which was possible asbestos. Asbestos is a fiberous silicate mineral that can be inhaled if the fibers are disturbed. Inhaled fibers increase the risk of lung cancer. In the past, asbestos was used in … (0 comments)
A sure sign that a house is soon to go on the market is the frenzied fix-up activity just before the for sale sign goes in the ground. Mounds of often usable items end up in the curbside trash, when with a slight bit of effort it can be put to … (6 comments)
A common dilemma-which home improvement project should we tackle this spring. Well some of it depends on what you personally hope to gain from it. If you will be staying in the home long term, it really depends on what gives your family the most benefit. On the other hand, if … (0 comments)
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I was spending some time this morning updating some listings, going through old pictures and I stumbled on some before pictures of houses that the DH & I have bought and remodeled. It is interesting to go back and look through these pictures, as I always seem to forget how much … (8 comments)
Many people are planning to stay put in their own homes until the loan market steadies. Perhaps that will happen when the new proposals that will tighten up the mortgage market go through.
Fulton Neighborhood Association
My wife read me an article from a magazine she was reading this morning about how much water a bathroom faucet is allow to put out per minute. I say allowed because the government is involved and has regulations regarding the amount of water a faucet can use, and a toilet … (6 comments)
According to the latest trends in kitchens, most of us have a kitchen that is soon to be outdated! New fads are being introduced into the kitchen which could catch on. 
Woodland Hills California Contractor - Prepare Your Home For Spring:Part 2 Wood Decks
Remodeling Magazine has released its 2007 cost versus value report [www.costvsvalue.com]. 
Did you ever consider that there is more than one type of lighting for any given room? Maybe you just thought 'I turn on the light switch and I've got lighting'. Well, there's much more to it than that. If you want to maximize the lighting in your home for your … (3 comments)
Getting Ready to Remodel or make Home Improvements? Here are some interactive websites that have great visualization tools: Flooring: http://www.shawfloors.com/Try-On-A-FloorExplore your options in flooring types & colors. You can upload a photo of any room in your home, and see how your selections look.Paint: http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/paint_colors/index.jspSee your paint color before you go to all … (0 comments)
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The American family is ever-changing, and its primary space, the home, has always changed with it. The present day is no exception: The largest segment of the American public, the baby boom generation, is entering retirement age in high numbers, and confronting "empty nests" when the kids go off to college … (0 comments)
If you have a clawfoot tub in need of refinishing then Stanley Avenue Tub is the place to take it. We have had a couple tubs refinished there with excellent results. The first tub we had refinished was a 5 ft standard clawfoot tub. We also had the legs nickle plated … (1 comments)
Despite the dreary D.C. weather we are having right now, spring is right around the corner. For many people, that means getting started on all of those household projects you have been putting off all winter. If your place is in need of some spring sprucing and you are in search … (0 comments)
My house is no longer my home - it's a construction zone! On the first day of remodeling they broke up the ugly white ceramic tile in my hallway and hauled it away. What a mess - I couldn't see my husband or daughter for the grey dust cloud that hovered … (0 comments)
There is one thing that you can count on when trying to sell your house: the kids' bedrooms will always look disastrous! If you do have a 'creative' child, one way to balance this is to ensure that the rest of the house looks spick and span. 
Bathrooms
Built in wet bars or butler's pantries serve as handy little entertainment areas that allow you to serve beverages and hors d'oeuvres without crowding the kitchen.
My wife and I recently decided to install new hardwoods in our home. After months of deliberating and shopping for the right deal, we finally had what we wanted. We met with our installer and told him we would take up the old flooring in our home to save on the … (4 comments)
Don't you hate it when do-it-yourself projects don't go as planned? Removing wallpaper can be a nightmare - especially when chunks of drywall come off with the wallpaper. In this project, more than half the wall was down to brown paper layer of the old drywall. (not a good feeling nor … (9 comments)
Most property owners are "emotionally attached" to their properties, and rightly so..however, it never ceases to amaze me how they can't SEE their potential property thru the eyes of a stranger, or more significantly...the eyes of a buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And frankly, if you're selling your property....that's whose eyes you need to objectively … (0 comments)
A few weeks ago I was fortunate to be interviewed by Kathy Price-Robinson for her LA Times Blog Pardon Our Dust . Kathy writes regularly for the LA Times online and in print about remodeling and home improvement. Here is the link to Kathy's blog:
Are you thinking about doing a remodel to your existing home in Kansas City. If you are, you should know how much of the cost of the project can be recouped in value if you decided to sell. Recently Remodeling Magazine published the results of their 2007 Cost vs. Value Report. The following … (0 comments)
Many homeowners dream of taking on a renovation project. Some like the idea of hiring professionals to do the dirty work while others are content to complete the tasks on their own. No matter what, the cost of remodeling the home has to be taken into consideration. This can be a … (0 comments)
If you are planning to sell your home in 2008, then don't go plowing all your spare cash into expensive re-modeling work. While this used to bring in the bucks for the seller, there is more emphasis nowadays on spaciousness, neatness and cleanliness. 
CostvsValue.com recently released its annual Cost vs Value report, which is a detailed list of the value returned on several different remodeling projects, both midrange and upscale. The report shows an average of what home owners can expect to recoup out of the cost of a home improvement project. Keep in … (0 comments)
With the holiday season finally over and Spring fast approaching, the most common question I get these days is, "What kind of improvements should I make on my home?" My first response is always, if you have to go into debt to do it, it's probably not worth it. But if … (2 comments)
Construction Cost
Versus Resale Value
It used to be that a woman's place was in the home - but even the trendiest homes are now admitting that cooking is enjoyed by both sexes.
Earlier I read Ardell's blog on posting favorite YouTube footage.. I went to CJ's tutorial because, frankly, I have not ventured into this realm ( I have een a bit of a chicken)....and look! It worked! You guys rock!
OK - here goes....not very original, but I love it....
I am … (4 comments)
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house were bags from Lowes, Home Depot and such. Pieces of tile and grout gone amuck. The cardboard boxes from packing were strewn, here and there and used as an architects plan. I fussed and I fumed, but, all to no avail. … (5 comments)
Every child in Snohomish County Washington wants "a room of my own." That doesn't mean, of course, parents have to give in to every young decorating whim. You can draw the line on monster posters, crayoned walls and a built-in pizza warmer. But, within reason, it's a good idea to let … (0 comments)
My business requires that I spend a fair amount of time researching products & solutions for my clients. I've decided that I should probably start sharing this information. I hope you find them useful.
I recently had a client ask me if he should do some improvements and repairs or sell his home "as is". I need to visit the house and will this weekend before I can really answer that question. I have a friend who is anxious for me to do a competitive … (4 comments)