For homeowners thinking about a refurbished kitchen, that extra bathroom or a new deck, this may the year to act because the tax man will help with the bills. The program covers a variety of projects, including renovations to houses, cottages and condos. In addition to major work such as rebuilding a kitchen or bath, [...]
An “energy lab” model home built by Brookfield Homes near Winchester, Virginia, includes a wind turbine and solar panels. Such energy efficiency features gain popularity as buyers try to stretch their dollars. Frugality is finally showing up in new home developments. Read the Full Story Here: The Peninsula On-line Increase your home’s energy efficiency with [...]
Step 1: Plan and Prepare Some 5 million existing homes are sold each year, and while each transaction is different every owner wants the same thing – the best possible deal with the least amount of hassle and aggravation. Unfortunately, home selling has become a more complex business than it used to be. New seller [...]
Remodeling Magazine’s 2008-2009 Cost vs. Value Report, produced each year in conjunction with Realtor Magazine, contains good news about the value of remodeling projects. The recent Cost vs. Value Report showed that renovations on a nationwide basis held their value better than home prices did in 2008. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), [...]