More Daytona Beach home improvement buffs are becoming "do-it-yourselfers" than ever before. According to a recent survey conducted by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, the home remodeling and repair industry is expected to reach $325 billion this year for the first time since 2007. Why is the Daytona Beach Home Improvement Market So […]
Daytona Beach Home Improvements May Hurt Home Value
When you're considering Daytona Beach home improvements it's always a good idea to compare the cost of the renovations to what they may add to the resale value. Statistics show that homeowners rarely enjoy a full, dollar-for-dollar monetary appreciation of the cost of most home improvements. Some improvements may assist in selling your home when […]
Saving Energy in Your Daytona Beach House
Want to save energy and reduce utility bills in your Daytona Beach house? Consider these Energy Star home improvement ideas. Not only will you save money, but you’ll help the environment, too. Energy Efficient Tips for Your Daytona Beach House: Simply replacing a few light bulbs around your Daytona Beach house can save more than you […]
Daytona Beach Home Improvement Issues
Planning a Daytona Beach home improvement project and think you have it what it's going to cost all figured out? Better think again. We've touched on the importance of making sure you have made a budget in other articles we've posted on this subject. Even when people make a budget, what they often forget is to […]
Updating the Value of Your Daytona Beach Home
Whether you are looking to sell your Daytona Beach home or plan to stay in it for years to come, most homeowners have a running list of projects in mind with the hopes of increasing the appeal, comfort, and value of their Daytona Beach home. Regardless of whether you live in a charming old century […]
How Aging Homes Could Affect Daytona Beach Home Buyers
With more and more houses getting older and older, how could this aging trend affect Daytona Beach home buyers in the future? The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s American Housing Survey (AHS) shows that the median age of homes in the United States is now around 35 to 40 years old. The National Association […]
Budgeting for Daytona Beach Home Improvements
With May upon us already, here’s a reminder that May is Home Improvement Month. Getting those Daytona Beach home improvements done and saving some serious cash at the same time is on everyone’s wish list. Follow these tips for hammering out a better deal on your Daytona Beach home improvements… . We have more tips […]
Most Popular Renovations for Daytona Beach Homeowners
Daytona Beach homeowners, or at least half of them, plan to do some sort of renovations this year. This is according to an annual survey by LightStream, which also determined this year’s most popular renovation projects. (LightStream is an online lending division of SunTrust Banks Inc.) Renovation Projects Daytona Beach Homeowners Plan to Do Landscaping, […]
Choosing Daytona Beach Home Renovations Wisely
When thinking about Daytona Beach home renovations to take on before listing your home for sale, you may think investing in a new kitchen or bath will help ramp up your sale price. But getting back a 100 percent of your investment in the first year after doing the renovations is not guaranteed. You must […]
Buying a Daytona Beach Home: Maximizing Your Money
When it comes to buying a Daytona Beach home, there are things buyers need to be aware of. But if you’re on the selling end, there are some Daytona Beach home improvements you need to think about as well. A new Consumer Reports survey details many of the do’s and don’ts for those buying a […]