Remodeling Your Dream Home

  1. Is it Time to Remodel?
  2. Selecting a Remodeling Professional
  3. Beware of The Weekend Warrior!
  4. Top Ways to Add Value to Your Home
  5. Energy Efficient Remodeling: Going Green Saves You Some Green

Is it Time to Remodel?

Perhaps it was the moment you realized that your teal and misty rose dining room is a little outdated. Or maybe it was the day you stood in line to use your own bathroom. Whatever the reason, the thought has crossed your mind: Maybe it's time to remodel.

Make Your Home More Enjoyable

Your home is your castle, and you should enjoy being there. While there are many reasons homeowners choose to remodel, the bottom line is that remodeling makes your home more enjoyable to live in. The intangible value of this added pleasure must be considered, along with any resale value you hope to gain.

Some of these include:

  • Adding more space

  • Upgrading cabinets, counters, appliances, and fixtures

  • Creating a floor plan that's customized for your lifestyle

  • Improving energy efficiency with new windows, doors, insulation, and climate control systems

Increase the Resale Value of Your Home

There is no doubt that as far as improving the sale price of your home, all remodeling projects are not created equal. A good rule of thumb is that any remodeling project which brings your home up to the level of the others in your neighborhood is a worthy investment. 

First: Know What Buyers Want

Potential buyers will be comparing your home to ones newly built. When planning a remodeling project, you’ll want to look at the design trends and amenities built into new homes. Master bedroom suites, media rooms and improved use of natural light are three trends often found in newly built homes.

Second: Choose Quality Craftsmanship

Be sure to consider the quality of the craftsmanship. During the housing boom of the last few years, home prices were rising so quickly that even remodeling projects of mediocre quality could raise a home’s value. That’s not the case now. Buyers are better informed than ever before, and they are demanding a higher level of quality and professionalism.

By making careful choices of projects and contractors, you will ensure that the investment of your hard-earned dollars in a remodeling project is worthwhile.

For more information on adding value to your home, contact us TODAY!