Posts Tagged Design-Decor
Tour of Re-modeled homes
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate on September 10, 2010
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A tour of twelve remodeled homes will be happening this weekend in metropolitan Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The tour, hosted by Home Builders Associations of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, is self-guided — so you can visit all twelve homes or just a few in your neighborhood. Please visit the Tour of Remodeled Homes website for additional information including maps and tour times. |
Gamble House Saga in Cincinnati
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate on August 31, 2010
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Photo courtesy www.cincinnatipreservation.org |
Surfing through Old House Web looking for information on home re-modeling and DIY Projects when I came across this really interesting article about the Gamble House — of Proctor and Gamble noteriety. Apparently the house has come under dis-repair and some are trying to demolish the historic home, but others are trying to save the home for historic reasons. An interesting article about a historic home in Cincinnati. |
3 Rules for Hiring Home Contractors
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate on August 30, 2010
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According to an article published at CBS News’ moneywatch.com website: …contractors’ labor costs are down about 10 percent from their 2007 peak, according to Angie Hicks, founder of the Angie’s List home services directory. But business is picking up. ServiceMagic.com, a site connecting homeowners with home service professionals, says remodeling project requests are up 49 percent from a year ago. And a recent American Express survey said 72 percent of affluent homeowners planned to make home improvements in 2010. |
Three Key Rules To save on a home improvement project, follow these rules for hiring a contractor:
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The article is well written and offers in-depth observations. If you are considering using a contractor in the near future this is worth reading. moneywatch.com – 3 Rules For Hiring Home Contractors |
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Homearama returns in 2011
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Cincinnati Real Estate, Home Buyers on July 8, 2010
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Six builders have signed up to show homes in the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati’s Homearama 2011. After taking a short break from the annual event, the Builders Assoication will again host the event next year, June 11 to 26. Builders that have already signed on include: Artisan Estate Homes, Daniels Homes, Greystone Homes, Hensley Custom Building Group, Jack H. Wieland Builders and Zaring Premier Homes. The location for next year’s event will be Foxborough in West Chester. The Cincinnati Enquirer recently ran a Homearama article, and there is more Homearama Informaiton available from the www.cincybuilders.com site. |
Innovative Kitchen and Bath Designs
Posted by Kathy Landstra in Real Estate on June 21, 2010
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The National Kitchen and Bath Association show in Chicago this past April had a host of unique and new ideas for improving value in your home. Barbara Ballinger, an Architecture Coach from the National Association of REALTORS® visited the show and offers these ideas:
You can see more information for each of these ideas by visiting the Styled, Staged and Sold webpage. |
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What is a Home Warranty?
A home warranty is a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear. Coverage is for systems and appliances in good working order at the start of the contract.
What is a Short Sale?
If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes on the property—and the seller does not have other funds to make up the difference at closing—the sale is considered a short sale. A short sale is different from a foreclosure, which is when the seller's lender has taken title of the home and is selling it directly. Homeowners often try to accomplish a short sale in order to avoid foreclosure.
