Defining home improvement ROI: It’s not just about the money (BPT) – If home improvement was only about increasing a home’s resale value, perhaps more people would live in homes that had steel entry doors, manufactured stone veneer and/or vinyl siding and interior walls that were a uniform beige. But when you’re calculating the potential

Signing Your Contract  … Continued Project Timetable. This section includes estimated start and completion dates.  Your remodeler may add language that stipulates conditions, such as adverse weather, that would require an extension of the completion date. Price and Payment Schedule. Remodeling work can be priced several ways. Whichever way your remodeler prices your job, be

Signing Your Contract The Agreement Even a small job requires a legally binding document that spells out the terms and conditions of your agreement. A professional remodeler will insist on a detailed, explicit document with all aspects of the project in writing.  A fair contract addresses the concerns and interests of both parties. Contract requirements

BUDGETING FOR YOUR REMODELING What Lenders Want to Know Regardless of the type of financing you apply for, lenders must have confidence in your ability to repay the loan.  They will assess your credit worthiness by examining three primary areas: Income Debt and other financial obligations Credit History Employment and Income Verification Plan to provide

BUDGETING  FOR  YOUR  REMODELING One of the most important concerns you will deal with in the remodeling process is the budget.  How much money can you afford to spend on your project?  This information will help your remodeler determine if your expectations are realistic.  For example if the whole-house addition of your dreams is going

What are the different methods available for financing my home improvement project? Fortunately, there are several options that can provide the dollars you need. Cash If you have cash in savings to pay for your home remodeling project, this may be the best way to finance your home improvements. But be sure to consider the

We’re celebrating National Kitchen and Bath Month October is National Kitchen and Bath Month, bringing heightened attention to the two rooms most often remodeled in homes across America. In honor of National Kitchen and Bath Month, we offering seven key tips to help homeowners make the most of their remodeling budget. Remodeling was a $275