October 2008 - Posts

How to Make a Project Go Smoothly
E very remodeling project is going to have some challenges along the way. Here are some suggestions to help you minimize them. Figure out what you really want. You and your spouse/partner should discuss and determine your objectives before going on to Read More...
Posted 03 October 08 02:05 by Robert Buckman | 0 Comments   
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How to Select the Right Contractor
The selection of a contractor is the most important step in assuring that your remodeling project doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Recommendations of your architect or friends and family can be a good place to start your contractor search. Several Read More...
Posted 03 October 08 02:02 by Robert Buckman | 0 Comments   
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Cost-to-Value is Not the Whole Story
T here are plenty of articles on home improvement that focus on showing which projects can be expected to yield the best return when the time comes for a sale. Remodeling magazine, in conjunction with the National Association of Realtors, conducts an Read More...
Posted 03 October 08 01:57 by Robert Buckman | 0 Comments   
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Financing a Renovation Project
S imply put – the housing market has changed. Buying a home today requires a larger investment, better credit history, solid reserves and verifiable value. Lenders want to avoid risk. The area where you can see this most clearly is with existing Read More...
Posted 03 October 08 01:54 by Robert Buckman | 0 Comments   
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Home Renovation and Remodeling
T here are a number of reasons for undertaking a renovation or remodeling project . Some are taken on by choice, others out of necessity. Whatever the motivation, now may be one of the best times in years to launch a project. That's because mortgage Read More...
Posted 03 October 08 12:01 by Robert Buckman | 0 Comments   
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