Home renovation activity may have slowed down from its pandemic-era peak, but homeowners continue to invest in their spaces, especially as the spring housing market heats up. According to CNBC, and when it comes to the return on investment, some projects now offer the highest return values in history — with a few home upgrades averaging returns of nearly 200% for the first time ever — according to the 2024 Cost vs. Value report from Zonda Media, a housing market research and analytics firm. Garage door replacements offered the highest…
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Home Renovations Continue at a Steady Pace, Reflecting High-Quality Investments in Homes
In recent years, homeowners have been investing more in renovations, as high interest rates and persistent inflation have driven up the costs of everything from flooring to refrigerators. The home improvement surge intensified early in the pandemic, with Americans enhancing their homes to better accommodate remote work and learning. However, this renovation frenzy now seems to be cooling down. According to the Associated Press, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies’ latest leading indicator of remodeling activity, or LIRA, suggests homeowner spending on renovations and repairs will fall to $449…
Read MoreMidtown Home Remodel Honors the Past While Embracing the Present
Entering this remodeled home on Rockford Road feels like embarking on a journey through time, where the past’s memories blend seamlessly with the modern tastes and needs of its current owners. The Rockford house was once the childhood home of one of its present owners. Even after he grew up and moved out, his parents continued to live there for a total of 50 years. According to Tulsa People, for the homeowners, Barnes was the obvious choice for an interior designer. She previously worked with the family on their old…
Read MoreRemodeling Market Sentiment Remains in Positive Territory in First Quarter
Remodeling Market Sentiment Remains in Positive Territory in First Quarter The National Association of Home Builders released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index for the first quarter of 2024, posting a reading of 66, down one point compared to the previous quarter. Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/04/remodeling-market-sentiment-remains-in-positive-territory-in-first-quarter
Read MoreRancher Remodel: Family Reconfigures Home for Multigenerational Living
Rancher Remodel: Family Reconfigures Home for Multigenerational Living After living in their rancher in Mountain View’s Blossom Valley neighborhood for about seven years, Janet Luo and Mengzhe Ma realized that they’d simply outgrown the home. Read More Palo Alto Online https://www.paloaltoonline.com/home-improvement/2024/04/04/rancher-remodel-family-reconfigures-home-for-multigenerational-living/
Read MoreAn Interior Designer’s Take on a Heritage Remodel
An Interior Designer’s Take on a Heritage Remodel For this project, the design team’s task was to remodel the client’s childhood home to better suit her young family. Given that she grew up in the home, the client had a lot of time to daydream about the space… Read More Studio McGee https://studio-mcgee.com/historic-remodel-webisode/
Read MoreSmart Ways To Use Your Home Equity for Remodeling
Smart Ways To Use Your Home Equity for Remodeling By using your home equity to fund renovations, you are essentially using your home’s worth to improve its worth. But, while a shrewd strategy, it has its drawbacks too, and evaluating the advantages and… Read More Bankrate https://www.bankrate.com/home-equity/home-equity-for-improvement-renovation/
Read MoreShould I Add an ADU to My Home?
Should I Add an ADU to My Home? Wish you had a mini home separate from the main residence on your property? Yearning for a rental unit that doesn’t require tenants cohabitating with you inside your home? An accessory dwelling unit (ADU)… Read More The Mortgage Reports https://themortgagereports.com/101606/adding-an-accessory-dwelling-unit
Read MoreDesigner-Approved Bathroom Trends Taking Over 2024
Designer-Approved Bathroom Trends Taking Over 2024 Even without a full bathroom remodel, there are plenty of ways to refresh your aesthetic and incorporate these designer-approved bathroom trends for 2024 — whether you’re upgrading a small… Read More Good Housekeeping https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g46108269/bathroom-design-trends-2024/
Read MoreHome Renovations Worth the Cost, According to Millionaires
Home Renovations Worth the Cost, According to Millionaires While trends come and go — hello custom bookshelves to impress clients on Zoom — home renovations are still top of mind. Three experts in the home remodeling field sat down to discuss their top tips… Read More Yahoo! https://finance.yahoo.com/news/3-home-renovations-worth-cost-200009583.html
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