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6 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time for Houston Home Remodels
Cash in your pocket and equity in your Houston home?  If you've been thinking about making changes to your house but thought you couldn't afford a remodel, it's time to rethink the possibilities.  The payback on renovations in cost versus higher home value, should you decide to sell your house later, can be better than you thought.
 Reason #1:  Lower bids from the contractors.  The home renovation business is falling with the current housing market, leading to lower bids for the homeowner's remodeling project.  In addition, most contractors are willing to negotiate with you for a better price, leaving you with a beautiful remodel for an excellent price.
 Reason #2:  Higher number of contractors to choose from.  Although homeowners are still making repairs and working on their houses, the number of bigger additions and fancy remodels is going down.  More contractors are competing against each other for your project.
 Reason #3:  Lower financing costs.  If you have good credit and a steady economic foundation, you can get lower financing costs.  This, in turn, makes the project that much more affordable.
 
Reason #4:  Lower cost of materials.  Because the number of major remodels is dropping, the demand for materials (and thus ... more

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