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Budgets & Remodeling

• 09.02.08
  Five Tips for Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget
  Budgets & Remodeling, Kitchen Countertops, Kitchen Remodeling, kitchen cabinets (0)

  It’s the height of remodeling season during a weak economy, which is a tough combination for homeowners needing to make upgrades to their kitchen. This summer, things are heating up as people debate a costly home improvement that also offers one of the best returns on investment. To help, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen offers these five tips for kitchen updates that look good and also make "cents." 1. Granite counters: Look for thinner widths without the beveled edges. 2. Cabinets: Shop stock items or semi-custom cabinets that can rival custom craftsmanship. Or, for real savings, consider refacing your cabinets to get a ...
  
  
• 08.20.08
  Increase Your Home’s Value
  Budgets & Remodeling (0)

  Amy Fontenelle Yahoo! Finance Think spending $50,000 on a total kitchen remodel or $10,000 overhauling the bathroom is the only way to add value to a home? If large, expensive projects are beyond your grasp, you're in luck: Increasing the value of your home doesn't have to involve large outlays of cash, especially when you're willing to put in a little sweat equity. Why spend big money when there are so many low-cost, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects? Whether you're planning on selling or just want a nicer place to live, read on to find out what you can do to add value to ...
  
  
• 08.18.08
  How to Get the Most Out of Your Limited Remodeling Budget
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  Sandra Levitt Lerner Washington Post When it comes to your home, every new light fixture, appliance and even the kitchen sink can become a gut-wrenching investment decision. What change will increase the value of your home more: The sensible beige tile or the fuchsia with hand-painted details that you really want? These decisions have become even more significant during a housing slump that has stoked competition among home sellers. For people on a budget, finding the most effective way to continue to increase the value of their home depends in part on the size of the property and its age, contractors and architects ...
  
  
• 01.18.08
  Smart Ways to Spend $5,000
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  Christina Bolling Charlotte Observer Lots of home buyers these days are feeling a little strapped after they move in, with tighter lending restrictions requiring bigger down payments. Buyers, whether they choose new or existing homes, have less cash to fix up new places just the way they want. The days of putting no money down on your house so you'll have $30,000 or $40,000 for that dream kitchen remodel? They're over. "I don't think you can any longer get a 100 percent mortgage," said Dot Munson, president of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and a real estate broker with RE/MAX Executive Realty. Don't despair, though. You ...
  
  

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