4Aug2010

Are Big Home Remodels Back?

Posted by Mike Fisher

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Good news in the housing sector has been hard to find of late, but recent studies show that there may be light at the end of the tunnel. The seemingly endless tumble in pricing looks to have stabilized, and it appears that both investors and prospective new homeowners may be willing to dip a toe in these warming waters. For current homeowners prepping to sell, investing in future value, or simply increasing the livability of their home, the current climate presents a unique opportunity to go ahead with large-scale remodeling projects.

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28Jul2010

Home Star Passage a Gift to Homeowners

Posted by Mike Fisher

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In May of 2010, the House approved the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, a landmark bill that offers financial incentives to homeowners who make residential energy efficiency improvements. Home Star is expected to offer three benefits to the broader economy: create construction jobs, energize the housing market, and deliver monetary savings from reduced energy consumption. Passage of the bill by the Senate is the final hurdle, and this is expected sometime this year.

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