Green Tax Breaks, and a Government Site Named DSIRE

Given the household battering we’re withstanding, anyone of sound mind is thinking twice before buying as a great quantity as a cheap sweater, ... Not remodeling kitchens would directly impinge on him and his livelihood. Doing your own painting would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:05:56

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S+H Construction Announces Renewable Energy Division

Award Winning Design/Build Firm Goes Green CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 18, 2008 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- S+H Construction, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, one of the greater Boston area's premier residential renovation ... Division. With this new division, S+H can meet the rising tide of residential demand for solar [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 12:11:27

Lenders Are Cutting Their Losses In California

The Palo Alto Daily News reports from California. “In a dubious distinction amid the nationwide foreclosure meltdown, East Palo Alto has the highest number of properties in default and in bank ownership per capita than any other city in San Mateo County, according to a report [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 19:25:18

Council passes ordinance prohibiting unauthorized use of garbage receptacles

by Janet Hansen  The Lisbon City Council, meeting on Monday, January 5, heard the second and final reading of an ordinance making it unlawful for any unauthorized person to place garbage or any other material into any garbage container or dumpster owned or rented by another party within the City of Lisbon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 11:40:28

Green Home Remodeling Initiative Announced for Veterans Day

A happy Veterans Day to sustainablog readers who’ve served in the US military… and happy Remembrance Day to Canadian vets ... providing REGREEN resources, the nation’s first sustainable residential remodeling guidelines ... and targeted educational resources for sustainable residential improvement projects.” The ASID/RT partnership [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 17:18:04

Profiles in Green Building: the Austin Real Estate Market

Escapeso Austin Real Estate asked: Austin has long been a home for friendly folk- friendly to each other, friendly to animals, and friendly to the environment. What used to be considered as only the concerns of hippies and the bohemian sect, environmentalism is now at the forefront of commercial and residential design [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 08:42:00

LEED for Homes FAQs for Homebuilders This is copied in its entirety from the USGBC’s website What is LEED®?LEED®is a national third-party certification system that recognizes leadership in green building. It is developed by a consensus process by volunteer members of the U.S [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:26:45

Be a Successful Green Builder

Be a Successful Green Builder Product Description Filled with environmentally friendly methods that reduce the ... Contractor, Third Edition; Be a Successful Residential Land Developer, Second Edition; Be a Successful Remodeling Contractor; and Be a Successful Property Manager download [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 08:01:40

Tips for a More Successful Appraisal

Real estate appraisals are powerful, particularly in today’s nervous market as loan underwriters take a more skeptical approach to approving ... particular criteria and formula for evaluating a property. But the primary focus of most residential home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 22:10:38

11 11 Lincoln Road, Miami, Florida

Robert Wennett wins the ambitious property developer award of the day with his 11 11 (eleven eleven) project in Miami. Wennett is remodeling an aging SunTrust building on Lincoln Road and is adding the building seen ... combination of retail, residential, and parking. Wennett actually calls it a “parking sculpture,” [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 16:33:00

USA: Forests celebrate unprecedented decline in lumber consumption!

U.S. lumber demand is expected to finish 2008 at 40 ... starts are forecast to reach just 803,000 units, a post World War II low. Lumber used in residential ... million. Other markets for lumber, such as repair/remodeling and commercial construction will rise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 04:34:48

Remodeling Slump Continues: NAHB

Negative effects of the economic slowdown seem to have percolated nearly every market, and the residential remodeling market is no exception, as third-quarter reports showed a continued slump in remodeling activity across the nation, according the the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index. The current market [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 16:21:49

Tips on Saving Money During Home Improvement Projects

Tips on Saving Money During Home Improvement Projects Many people may think that it will cost lots to remodel home ... that is barren on the inside. That is why so many homeowners place such emphasis on remodeling the interior of their residence. However, this is not always so wise to do at the exclusion of remodeling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:16:14

Effective Real Estate Strategies For Slow Markets

Keeping things simple in business have enabled businessmen to generate and create wealth, which is true of real estate business too ... of residential and commercial property could strike a good bargain in spite of the slowdown. Let’s discuss [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:40:07

Affordable Roofing - Austin, Tx

Affordable Roofing - Austin, Tx Filed under: Anything Goes Serving all of Austin and surrounding vicinities, we are a full-service Austin Roofing Contractor providing quality service to residential, industrial and commercial clients. From basic remodeling to new construction, from a custom roof project [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 12:22:31

Tax Dispute Appraisal - Pinellas Appraiser

Tax Dispute Appraisal - Pinellas Appraiser Posted By Marten W. Davis, SRPA on December 1, 2008 @ 12:35 pm by Marten W ... for an appraiser with either the SRPA or SRA designation. Both are residential property specialists ... Appraiser to look at and a list of recent renovation or remodeling completed. It is best to use those [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:35:30

Renewable Energy Division Created at S+H Construction

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cambridge, Massachusetts-based S+H Construction, Inc., one of the greater Boston area's premier residential renovation and custom home building ... and installation through maintenance of residential equipment as well as energy conservation [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 18:25:08

Tax Dispute Appraisal - Pinellas County FL

by Marten W. Davis, SRPA Considering current depressed property values in the Pinellas County Florida Area, ... that the homeowner look for an appraiser with either the SRPA or SRA designation. Both are residential property ... for the Pinellas Appraiser to look at and a list of recent renovation or remodeling completed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:34:31

Huntington Beach’s home socialism

Another week, another plan for the government to save us. Last week, I wrote in my Sunday column about the Big Three corporate leaders begging for government control and bailouts. This week, it’s a local government that thinks it knows how to manage the home-foreclosure situation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 22:10:03

Harvard Study: Home Building and Remodeling Cyclical

Calling it "an unusually cyclical industry…with frequently alternating periods of significant growth and decline," The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies recently released a report on residential building cycles and the correlation between home construction and remodeling. Understanding Remodeling Cycles [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 12:26:37

House Renovations Information

Rather than look for a new home, why not look into a little home remodeling to help improve the look ... you are going to pay for these home improvements because most people are not into remodeling and painting for example? This will not be a problem if you like home remodeling and can happily sit and watch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:28:10

Jarro Wins Long Island Builders Institute Commercial and Residential Awards

 (East Meadow, N.Y.) Jarro Building Industries Corp. has received two prestigious awards from the Long Island Builders Institute. The “Double Diamond Commercial Retail” and “Remodeling Whole House Makeover” awards were presented at the 10th annual LIBI awards ceremony, held on November 12, 2008 at the Hilton Long Island [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 18:18:59

Art Deco California

Newsreel Theatre 'Rio' (date unknown)This design makes good use of a small urban lot by maximizing the advertising space ... is designed for a residential neighborhood of modern character. It will be built of glass and stone [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 01:10:00

Ghost Malls Will Be Appearing

James Quinn January 19th 2009 America’s economy supports more than 1.1 million retail stores ... in 2007. Normally, 110,000 to 125,000 new stores open per year. At least 700,000 of retail jobs will be lost. The opening of new stores will grind to a halt in 2009. Some major retailers that have closed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:39:00

20 Surprises for 2009: Doug Kass

Doug Kass, founder of Seabreeze Partners, a regular guest on CNBC, who is dubbed the anti-Cramer, as well as the “Peerless Prognosticator of Palm Beach,” has published his “20 Surprises for 2009,” a highly anticipated prediction list which has proven remarkably accurate. As Mr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 17:44:11

Is The Credit Crunch Making You Postpone Your Remodeling Project? Financing Options

By Gary Belk Home improvement financing in the post credit crunch world explained. The economy may be taking a hit, but that’s no reason the home improvement project you’ve been thinking about has to. Contrary to what you may have been led to believe; loans are available! [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 09:02:34

Sunday Real Estate Round-Up, 08/24/08

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping From the LA Times Hot Property: --Entertainment lawyer and the mastermind behind the Hands Across America and "We Are the World" events, Ken Kragen, has listed his Beverly Hills home, shown above, for $5.595 million. The listing is here [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 09:02:00

Making Room - Taking Advantage of the Extra Space in Your Home

Making Room - Taking Advantage of the Extra Space in Your Home If you intend to remodel your home, ... to a house that is barren on the inside. That is why so many homeowners place such emphasis on remodeling ... of remodeling the exterior of the home. Tips on Saving Money During Home Improvement Projects Many people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:30:13

My Best Stock Picks For 2009

1. Lowe's Companies ( LOW ) 21.52 a share 1/1/2009 Target price 35.00 a share.Lowe’s Companies, Inc ... , remodeling and property maintenance. As of February 1, 2008, it operated 1,534 stores in 50 states ... repair and remodeling contractors, electricians, landscapers, painters, plumbers, and commercial [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 18:21:00

More On House Renovations

More On House Renovations Author: Haley 29 Dec Rather than look for a new home, why not look into a little home remodeling to help improve the look. Of course you might not need ... for these home improvements because most people are not into remodeling and painting for example [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:12:24

Laurel Maryland 2009

What does Laurel Maryland have to look forward to in 2009? According to the Gazette, the owner of Laurel Commons Mall says the remodeling will begin very ... board.  As you recall, Konterra is the huge commercial/residential project planned for Laurel MD [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:14:02

Send2Press Weekly Summary of Entertainment and Tech News Copy - Sept. 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The weekly Send2Press Newswire summary of business and tech news includes this week: The Houdini Museum nominates magician David Blaine for first Houdini Award; former 'Pope of Pot,' author, and actor, Pastor Craig X Rubin to run for Los Angeles Mayor; and Insight Research Corp [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 12:57:29

Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Indicted

I have written about Ted Stevens before, and this will mostly serve to remind you of what I have already written about. But the news is that the first indictments are coming through. Ted Stevens has been served with seven indictments for false statements [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 17:41:13

Making Room - Taking Advantage of the Extra Space in Your Home

Making Room - Taking Advantage of the Extra Space in Your Home If you intend to remodel your home, ... to a house that is barren on the inside. That is why so many homeowners place such emphasis on remodeling ... of remodeling the exterior of the home. Home Improvement In these days with the improvement of people’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:24

Do I Need a Building Permit? (Residential)

Do I Need a Building Permit? (Residential) When building new homes or room additions you will need a building permit ... a building permit for the work. The IRC (International Residential Code) 2006 defines the need ... Remodeling Secrets. Kitchen Remodeling Secrets Is Probably The Most Important Information Resource [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:00:17

7 Steps Away From The Kitchen Of Your Dreams:

By Paragon So you’ve finally got that long waited bonus and you are dying to find something to do with it ... not invest that money in your home? Is that a new dream kitchen I smell? How do you start you ask ... in your home? Is that a new dream kitchen I smell? How do you start you ask? Well you are only 7 steps away [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:17:20

The Central Valley Test Track, Part 2

In part 1, we discussed whyCHSRA needs to construct a high speed test track early on in the project. Here, I'll propose one way how this might be accomplished.The primary objective for the test track is to achieve speeds of 220mph for extended periods of time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 13:25:00

Making Room - Taking Advantage of the Extra Space in Your Home

Making Room - Taking Advantage of the Extra Space in Your Home If you intend to remodel your home, ... can save you much money on home improvement. Do I Need a Building Permit? (Residential) When building ... (International Residential Code) 2006 defines the need for a permit as follows. Starting Your Home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 05:00:11

Olympia Salvage at a crossroads...

I write this latest post with a heavy heart and fingers that are less witty and jovial than normal.You may find nary a pun in this entry, I warn thee ... and residential buildings. We have diverted over 150,000 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:56:00

Charlie Allen Restorations Wins 2008 Chrysalis Award for 'Best Residential Interior'

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Charlie Allen Restorations, the Cambridge, MA - based full service design-build firm, has won a 2008 Chrysalis Award for the best residential interior renovation in the Northeast ... in 2006 and Best Commercial Historic Renovation in 2004. Best Residential Interior award "Winning [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 11:52:14

Read this book before you build

Read this book before you build December 2, 2008 There are lots of books and magazines about residential design and architecture, but most ... or remodeling the one you already have, you need to spend considerable time thinking [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:22:20

Top 10 Home Service Franchises That Succeed During Recession

Top 10 Home Service Franchises That Succeed During Recession With recession still bearing down on many Americans and no clear sign of relief ahead, many people are wondering if there’s a better alternative during recession than just hunkering down and playing it safe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 17:51:42

110 volts

My Grandfather(on my father's side) was an Electrical Contractor. My father first trained with his father during his teens(when school was out) ... of the work I did would be considered remodeling work electric [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:27:00

Save on the highest-quality traditional and contemporary lighting and unique lamps and light fixtures at 1Stop Lighting

1Stop Lighting Coupons, Promo Codes & ... and Landscape Lighting for Residential and Industrial Locations. Floor and Table lamps to meet every ... offers. eMail this offer to a friend: eMail it Tags: Landscape Lighting, Lighting Fixtures, Remodeling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:08:19

Let’s focus on the real problem facing the economy!

Let’s focus on the real problemAs we close out 2008, it is safe to say we are somewhere between a recession and a depression. It may not be the great depression of the 30’s but it is not a little recession either. At this point it is probably the Great Recession of 08 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 18:48:43

Realtors Remodeling Cost vs Value Report

December 2 2008 - For the second year in a row, Realtors(R) report that exterior remodeling projects return the most money as a percentage of cost, as detailed in the 2008 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. On a national level, wood deck additions [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 02:24:09

New York Real Estate Lawyers

A New York real estate lawyer practices in accordance with New York law ... apartments and homes, commercial and residential real estate transactions, assignments of sub ... . A real estate lawyer handles building and remodeling agreements, and works to settle disputes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:26:51

It All Depends on What you Consider Green

Pulled from the comments … It all comes down to what someone thinks green means ... read Builder’s Greywater Guide: Installation of Greywater Systems in New Construction & Remodeling [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 15:45:24

Contractor’s Guide to the Building Code: Based on the 2006 Ibc & Irc: Jack M. Hageman

Contractor’s Guide to the Building Code: Based on the 2006 Ibc & Irc: Jack M. Hageman [ ... of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. Understanding what the international ... for residential and light commercial structures in plain, simple English so you can get it right the first [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 03:05:25

Mitchell Construction Group Named to 2008 Qualified Remodeler Top 500

MEDFIELD, Mass., Sept. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mitchell Construction Group, Inc ... they have been named to the 2008 Top 500 list of remodeling firms in the country by Qualified Remodeler ... The Top 500 recognizes remodeling firms for significant and sustained success in the industry [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 12:32:25

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