home improvement: 10 Home Features Buyers Want
- 02/05/10 05:52 AM
10 Home Features Buyers Want Home designers and builders speaking at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value."It's all about family togetherness - casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces," says Carol Lavender, president of the Lavender Design Group in San Antonio. Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, which conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences, identified these must-haves in new homes:1. Large kitchens with islands2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows.3. Home offices4. Main-floor master suite5. Outdoor living space6. Ceiling … (0 comments)
home improvement: Best return on your remodeling-dollars
- 01/10/10 09:18 AM
So you are ready to do some upgrading, but the choices seem overwhelming. Where do you start? You'll get the most out of your dollar by keeping an eye on what shows up in high-end homes. If you want to get the maximum value from your remodel when you sell your home, you need to pay attention to trends. But not just today's fads: what's more important is what will be hot when it's time to put your house on the market. Home improvements start to date the moment they're completed. How fast their value slides may depend on your ability … (0 comments)
10 Home Features Buyers Want 
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