The Boston North Shore home improvement market is dynamic. While mortgage interest rates have remained at comparatively low levels for the past few years, it’s tempting to assume more people are buying new homes than are renovating or remodeling their existing homes. However, remember this: Because interest rates are so low, home equity loans and […]
Boston North Shore Home Improvement Going Green
Boston North Shore home improvement trends are focusing more on eco-friendly options. The good news is that homeowners don’t have to be sustainable home experts. By consulting the proper resources and using knowledgeable, trained installers we can all become better stewards of the environment. Boston North Shore Home Improvement: Energy Efficiency Many homebuilding and remodeling […]
Boston North Shore Home Improvement: Avoid a Money Pit
Boston North Shore home improvement is popular these days, especially among first-time home buyers. Starter homes or “fixer-uppers” often give first-time buyers the opportunity to purchase a home with a remodeling plan in mind. However, the phrase “buyer beware” is never more cautionary than when you’re buying a home whose “potential” turns into a “money […]
Boston North Shore Home Improvement: Calculating Room Costs
The Boston North Shore home improvement market continues to perform well as a result of rising prices and limited supply of homes for sale. Would-be purchasers who may not be able to find – or afford – their next dream house are thinking about adding a room to their existing homes. Sellers planning to sell […]
Boston North Shore Home Improvements: No Regrets?
Statistics show nearly 75% of homeowners took on do-it-yourself (DIY) Boston North Shore home improvements in the past three years. According to a recent survey from Zillow Digs, 40% of them regretted that decision. It’s an age-old question: Should you hire a professional remodeler or do a project yourself? Getting the job done right the first time by somebody who knows how to […]