Starting in 2020, California will become the first state in the nation to require all newly built homes to be solar-powered. And many developers are figuring out how to comply with the new rules while keeping their houses affordable The Energy Commission estimates that solar panels will save homeowners an average of $19,000 over 30 years but add roughly $8,400 to the upfront cost of a single-family home — probably pricing many potential buyers out of the market. According to a study from the National Assn. of Home Builders, every $1,000 increase to the cost of a home makes 52,903 households unable... View Article
Once all the decorations are put away and your house is back into the “everyday” look and function, things just look blah. Don’t they? That’s the perfect time to see what you want to do to change the blah, to make it the home of your dreams! Simple things such as painting and adding new décor can spruce things up. But if you are thinking “it really is time to get our home remodeled”. Then we are there to help you through the process. We have experience and knowledge of all areas of remodeling. Maybe you are dreaming bigger! We... View Article
Whether you’re adding on to your home to increase its value or to achieve some practical purpose, there is a wide variety of specific things you might be looking to accomplish with the project. If you’re going to be in your home for years, you might find it worthwhile to make the investment to expand your living space according to your needs. Here are just a few reasons why you might consider building a home addition. Increase the size of your kitchen Kitchen remodels are among the most popular types of home remodeling projects, because of how much use most... View Article
Once you’ve decided you’re going to build your own home, one of the first steps you’ll have to take is choosing who will be your primary home building contractor. Ideally, this will be someone who can form a true partnership with you to help you bring your dream home to life. A great fit will lead to a great result, while a poor fit… not so much. With this in mind, here are some tips for choosing the perfect home builders. Find a contractor that does good work Quality should be first and foremost during your search. Chances are, if... View Article
