home values: 10 Steps to a Perfect Exterior Paint Job
- 03/11/11 06:31 AM
A good exterior paint job isn't cheap, but done right, it can easily last 10 or more years. To get the most for your money, follow these steps. At first glance, the days of wood home exteriors seem long gone. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, homes with wood siding comprise less than 10% of all new residential construction, the lowest usage of any exterior material. But if you've got wood siding, there's a solid, money-in-the-bank reason why you'd want to repaint rather than switch to fiber-cement, brick, or vinyl. In the short term, repainting or staining costs less. A midrange … (0 comments)
home values: February 2011 Do-It Yourself Home Maintenance List
- 02/15/11 05:07 AM
February is a great time to accomplish simple tasks that will add to the value and appearance of your home. We hope that you are enjoying the unique experience of being a homeowner! We have done a little research and have compiled a list of quick, easy projects that you might enjoy! If you need additional tips or advice, please feel free to call us anytime at 812-499-9234 for Rolando and 812-499-0246 for Kathy. We would be happy to hear from you and would love to offer any guidance that we can!
FIVE QUICK AND EASY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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home values: Home Owners Recoup More with Exterior Replacement Projects, REALTORS® Report
- 12/22/10 03:36 AM
As part of the 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one of the most important aspects of a home at resale time. "This year's Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report highlights the importance of exterior projects, which not only provide the most value, but also are among the least expensive improvements for a home," said National Association of REALTORS® President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I. "Since resale value can vary by region, it's smart for home owners to work with a … (0 comments)
home values: Bathroom Addition: Return on Investment
- 10/21/10 04:14 AM
A new bathroom brings added convenience for your family and can prove to be a valuable asset should you decide to sell your home. Depending on the size of your family and the number of existing bathrooms in your house, adding a new bathroom may be one of the best home improvement decisions you'll make. According to Greg Miedema, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers (NAHBR), additional bathrooms are highly desirable features. "You can almost never go wrong adding a bathroom," says Miedema. This is especially true if an additional bathroom helps relieve congestion at hectic times, or … (1 comments)
home values: Home Values Impact All Areas of Economy
- 05/15/10 10:15 AM
Real estate can be an engine or a brake for the U.S. economy. And today, it's mostly slowing things down."The housing market, since it was the epicenter of the crisis, is also central to the feeble recovery," says Ethan Harris, an economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.Everything is interconnected: Employment is closely tied to construction spending, which is 25 percent below what it was in 2006. And because property values remain low, many people are mired in debt and can no longer rely on home equity to help them out of it.The decline in property values is also preventing small … (0 comments)
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A good exterior paint job isn't cheap, but done right, it can easily last 10 or more years. To get the most for your money, follow these steps.
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