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Most Common Home Improvements in Pandemic

August 3, 2020

The pandemic has prompted many homeowners to take on updates and renovations projects. More than three-quarters of about 1,000 homeowners surveyed this month say they have carried out at least one home improvement project since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey from Porch.com, a home remodeling website. Homeowners have spent a […]

Filed Under: CVAR Connect, Pro Tips Tagged With: COVID, cvarconnect, Home Improvement, NAR, Pandemic, Porch, remodel, upgrade

Tariffs Behind Rising Remodel Costs

May 28, 2019

Those wanting to spruce up a home may need to add more money to their budget. Builders and contractors are warning that new tariffs on Chinese goods will add $2.5 billion in added costs to the home remodeling industry, and those extra costs will be passed on to customers. NAR’s 2019 Remodeling Impact Report Tariff […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs, Industry News Tagged With: China, CNBC, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, remodel, tariff

6 Master Bathroom Trends

January 2, 2019

Grays, mixed metals, and farmhouse styles are some of the most popular trends for remodelers taking on sprucing up their master bathroom. The 2018 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study is based on a survey of more than 1,100 homeowners who are planning or recently have completed a master bathroom renovation. Some of the trends that […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Client Tips Tagged With: bathroom trends, design, home design, master bathroom, remodel

Client Tip: FHA Loan Can Help With Home Repair

May 14, 2018

Got your eye on a fixer-upper or a foreclosure home? A Federal Housing Administration home loan program can help buy the place and give it a makeover, too. An FHA-insured Section 203(k) loan allows borrowers to lump the cost of repairs and improvements into their mortgage. Benefits for homebuyers and homeowners “We’ve seen tremendous growth […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs, Industry News Tagged With: 203(k), bankrate, FHA loan, home repair, loan-to-value, remodel

Client Tip: Building Code, Permit Issues Derail Deals

April 3, 2017

Homeowners need to understand the codes, ordinances, and requirements when they remodel and then put their homes up for sale. Knowing when to seek expert assistance can help you and your clients avoid surprises during an inspection or at the closing table. A buyer made an offer on a two-bedroom condo. Agent Ian Katz and […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: building code, International Code Council, KTGY, permits, realtormag.realtor.org, remodel

Client Tip: Buying a Flip

March 20, 2017

This spring’s housing market is so tight, with a near record-low supply of homes for sale, that buyers who find a move-in ready home are ready to pounce. The better the finishings, the higher the price sellers can command. Some flippers are turning historic homes into modern, hybrid treasures, but others are slapping cosmetic fixes […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Pro Tips Tagged With: client tip, CNBC, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, flip, Flipped house, home buyer, licensed contractor, permit, remodel

Oct. 31 – CVAR At A Glance

October 31, 2016

 Featured Classes and Events Oct. 31 | Happy Halloween! Nov. 1 | Secrets to Finding Hidden VA Buyers – Lunch & Learn CVAR East Nov. 3 | Commercial Open Forum  Nov. 4 | Probate Process A-Z Nov. 7 | CRMLS Training Nov. 8 | Structure Your Team – Lunch & Learn – CVAR East Nov. […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Education & Events, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: C.A.R. HAF, client tip, CVAR Awards, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, E&O Insurance, Errors and Omissions Insurance, Freddie Mac, HOA assistance, lawsuit, nominations, pet owners, remodel, Vote

Help Guide Clients During Remodel

October 31, 2016

Your expert advice and/or connections regarding home renovations can keep you in touch with past prospects–or future ones–now that signs show that renovations are a growing trend among home owners. Strong gains in home renovation and repair spending are expected to continue into next year before tapering, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Industry News, Pro Tips Tagged With: Chris Herbert, cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, expert advice, Harvard, home renovation, home repair, Joint Center for Housing Studies, remodel

Client Tip: Remodeling? Try Quartz

September 26, 2016

Granite no longer reigns. The most popular countertop material remodelers say they’re using is quartz, then followed by granite. In 2015, 89 percent of National Kitchen and Bath Association members said they used quartz in their kitchen remodeling projects. Meanwhile, the popularity of granite has been declining over the last four years. Quartz’ durability is […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, CVAR News, Pro Tips Tagged With: cvar.net, cvarconnect.com, granite, quartz, real estate client, remodel

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