Thrilling and nerve-wracking, there are many elements to deal with and consider when embarking on a home remodel, especially when looking to make a fast sale. With proper advice and essential tips at your fingertips you can navigate this trial more smoothly than ever. Planning and Prep Establish Your Goals Establish a Realistic Budget Research and Gather Inspiration Create Accurate Timeline Communicate Effectively Be Prepared for the Unexpected Dispose of Any Waste Maintain a Postive Attitude According to NewsWatch, beginning your home remodeling journey doesn’t need to be daunting! By following…
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Hiring An Architect? Questions To Ask First
For the client and the architect to have a better experience, understanding the process of hiring and working with an architect for new home construction or remodeling projects is key, as the process of hiring an architect for a custom home design, or for remodeling rooms and spaces in an existing home, can be rather intimidating. Though all professional services are relative, with vision and training, a space can be transformed into a place that evokes happiness for years to come. According to Acme Brick, “clients don’t need to have everything…
Read MoreNAHB Debuts New Index for Multifamily Activity
NAHB Debuts New Index for Multifamily Activity NAHB redesigned its Multifamily Market Survey in the first quarter of 2023 to make it easier to interpret and more similar to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for single-family housing. Read More National Association of Home Builders https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2023/05/nahb-debuts-new-index-for-multifamily-activity
Read MoreWarm Modern Remodel with Sustainable Seattle Twist & Custom Light Installation
MEET TESSERACT Perched on a bluff overlooking Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay, and the Seattle skyline, you’ll find the Tesseract house. The name Tesseract comes from the YA novel “A Wrinkle in Time,” describing a theorized cube that exists in three spatial dimensions: wrinkling space and time. Named so by the owner’s son, Max, this home aptly defies expectations. The Tesseract home was at the pinnacle of innovation from its inception, with the intention of bringing the outside in. Originally designed by Seattle Architect James Paul Jones to live in himself,…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2023? Breaking Down the Numbers
According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Remodeling Impact Report, two of the top most popular reasons for pursuing a complete kitchen renovation are to add features and improve livability (indicated by 25% of homeowner respondents), and to upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials (25%); 43% of those polled say the most important result of a renovated kitchen is better functionality and livability. According to The Mortgage Reports, per the NAR Remodeling Impact Report, you can likely expect to recover 75% of your costs (when it’s time to sell…
Read MoreA Passive Case-Study for Generations to Come
Theresa Passive House boasts an array of green/energy efficient qualities By Hanna Heiss Originally built in 1914, the Farmers, Trey and Adrienne have lived in the house since 2011 and dreamt of renovating from day one. In 2015 they started drawing and working on making something happen, for what was to become Theresa Passive House. Trey Farmer is the Owner and Lead Architect of Forge Craft Architecture + Design, a professional architecture firm offering design services with a primary focus on architecture and related tactile arts such as interior architecture,…
Read MoreVeteran Employment in Construction Increases in 2022
Veteran Employment in Construction Increases in 2022 The share of employed veterans working in the construction industry increased to 6.5% in 2022 — the second consecutive annual increase. The share has climbed 0.6% since 2020 and is just… Read More National Association of Home Builders https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/04/veteran-employment-in-construction-increases-in-2022
Read MoreWOTUS Update and More Good News from Capitol Hill
WOTUS Update and More Good News from Capitol Hill NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey provides an update on the successful lobbying effort by NAHB members and staff to pass Congressional disapproval of the Biden administration’s new WOTUS rule. Read More National Association of Home Builders https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/04/chairmans-update-april-2023
Read MoreHelp Your State Make the Right Choice on Energy Codes
Help Your State Make the Right Choice on Energy Codes States and large municipalities across the United States are engaged in a review of their energy codes for residential construction with an eye toward adopting updated energy conservation requirements. Read More National Association of Home Builders https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/03/partnering-on-state-energy-code-grants
Read MoreFed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Credit Conditions to Tighten
Fed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Credit Conditions to Tighten The Fed’s projections indicate that additional increases may be in store to achieve the level of tightening necessary to ultimately bring inflation back — over time — to the Fed’s target of 2%. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2023/03/fed-raises-interest-rates-by-25-basis-points
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