Garage door replacement increases to 83 percent return
Remodeling Cost Value has done a report for 2010-2011 on the cost of remodeling certain areas of the home and how much they retain in value. In the nationwide report, it was found that a garage door replacement was ranked second when it comes to cost versus return. Replacing the garage door has an 83… Read More
Garage doors and aesthetic appeal
If you need a change for your home that can revamp the entire look, a new garage door is a great way to do that. While garage doors are functional in order to protect your belongings they can also add curb appeal to your home. Another feature that garage doors offer are that they limit… Read More
League City sees spike in burglaries
League City police are currently investigating an increase in burglaries that have occurred recently in homes and convenient stores in the area. Police have warned residents in the area that they need to lock their cars and make sure to keep their garage doors locked. Keeping your garage locked is not only a good idea… Read More
Insulated vs. uninsulated garage doors
Insulated garage doors keeps the inside temperate warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but does that mean they are right for you? Many experts agree that if you live in areas that have extreme hot or cold weather and/or have an attached garage, an insulated garage door is best. Insulated garage doors… Read More
Features that increase the value of a home
In today’s housing market, homeowners who are selling their homes have to have a competitive edge. There are certain features that can raise the value of a home and aid sellers in selling their homes more quickly and at a higher price value. For home buyers, an additional bathroom can increase the value of a… Read More
Remodeling index continues to increase
For the 17th consecutive month in a row, the BuildFax remodeling index showed an increase in remodeling activity. The month of March had a year-over-year increase of 14 percent and the index reached 98 points. This is the highest index recorded by BuildFax since March 2006. In March, residential remodeling increased by 2.9 points from… Read More
First quarter home building stats reported
On Monday, the Austin American-Statesman reported on home building figures from the first quarter of this year. From January through March, construction began on 1,430 homes in Austin. This is 37 percent higher than the number of homes that began construction in the last quarter of 2010. In addition, 1,301 home buyers moved into new… Read More
Several home construction projects starting
Several home building and development firms have begun planning or construction on projects all over Austin. President of MileStone Community Builders Garrett Martin stated, “We’re excited about 2011 and 2012. I think a lot of other builders are cash-constrained, which gives us an opportunity to go out and put lots on the ground in A-plus… Read More
Home building continues despite economy
Belvedere, a luxury home building company, says that they expect Austin’s real estate and home building markets to grow in 2011, despite economic concerns. For the past two years, officials from Belvedere say that custom home builders have not been working as much as they did before the recession. However, Belvedere alone has 9 new… Read More
‘Statesman’ profiles garages in Austin
The Austin American-Statesman is currently looking for people with a “garage that [will] make mechanics and/or your friends drool.” In their “Life” section, unique and multi-purpose garages in Austin are being featured to show mechanics, home owners and business owners just how creatively a garage space can be used. For example, one Austin resident, Mark Carlson,… Read More