Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 12, 2022

An audit conducted by a reputable firm can take 2-6 hours and cost $100-$600, depending on the size of the home and number of buildings included in the review. Some firms will also conduct an audit on new construction homes – even before they are built. The bottom line is that homeowners can save on their energy bottom line.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 30, 2024

Smart sellers are leveraging this advantage to attract buyers and expedite closings, with a typical home selling for up to 5% higher than homes without the technology. Builders are also increasingly incorporating smart features into new construction projects. Smart tech in the home comes with costs and considerations.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 5, 2022

All cedar shake roofs require regular maintenance – looking for cracks, dips and construction flaws – to prevent leaks. home – or about $427/year if the roof survives 18 years. home – or about $427/year if the roof survives 18 years. Most shake roofs will run about $4.50 Most shake roofs will run about $4.50

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

In their report, appraisers generally include information such as: Your home appraiser will arrive with a checklist in tow—either a paper version or an electronic one. Major points on an appraiser’s checklist include: Square footage of home and property. Year of construction. What Hurts a Home Appraisal? Repaved walkways.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

Many experts in the construction business suggest the Home Energy Rating System index is most relevant to today’s consumers, including home buyers and sellers. HERS has placed index scores on more than 1M homes on total energy efficiency. That’s where wood certification programs come in.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 26, 2022

There are three types of heat pumps: Ducted air-source heat pump – These are often installed in new construction or when replacing an old furnace. A ducted system can deliver about twice the amount of heat energy to a home than the electrical energy it consumes. The post The 4-1-1 on Heat Pumps appeared first on Will Springer.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Failing to account for construction costs (see below). Not reporting home upgrades to the insurer – Forgetting to tell the insurer about the new garage door for a home is one thing but not mentioning that the garage was converted into a fully finished room is another. The post Is Your Home Fully Insured Against Loss or Damage?

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Some builders are forgoing the amenity to help reduce overall costs – particularly for the construction of a chimney – but they usually offer to include fireplaces at a premium. Only 16% of buyers surveyed by the National Association of Home Builders said a fireplace was essential.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 25, 2022

Asbestos was used heavily in home construction – for flooring, drywall, ceiling treatments and insulation – until the 1980s. Even though the Clean Air Act of 1978 banned asbestos in residential properties, businesses were allowed to use their remaining inventory in home remodeling and new construction until it was exhausted.)

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Modular Homes Data Plates, ADU income, Pickleball courts and other interesting home improvements, , unusual homes, mortgage origination and more! The Unique Mountain House in Nevada City, CA listed for $3.3

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 25, 2023

Who doesn’t like a deck on their home to get away from it all? If you’re “deckless in Seattle,” consider a wood addition to the back of the home. It will cost about $20K to construct (depending on the size and scope) and deliver a $9K return on investment.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The key to a successful experience is to connect a home speaker/assistant in the bedroom. If buying new construction, ask the sales representatives about their smart-home features. Ensure it is within a close distance for your voice to reach the device as well as for you to hear it clearly.

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PennyMac

JULY 21, 2021

Justin Krzyston is President and Chief Executive Officer of Stonehurst Construction and Design, Inc. Here are two of his ideas for ways that you can make big changes to the exterior of your home with a small investment of money and time. Contact a PennyMac Loan Officer to explore your choices.

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Quicken Loans

JULY 5, 2021

Using detailed rating and points systems, LEED certification gauges sustainable building design for new construction, commercial interiors, existing buildings, single-family homes and more. Green Building Council (USGBC) for energy efficient homes. Want to learn how to make your home energy-efficient?

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

annually in home improvements across the U.S., Improvements include remodels, replacements and additions to homes. The $180B kitchen and bath market is leading the home-improvement charge and, despite economic headwinds for many households, industry experts see no end in this modernization movement.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 19, 2022

The decrease in energy usage has mostly come from the improvements made to heating equipment, along with better window design, insulation and construction techniques. These homes include high-efficiency appliances, electric hot water systems and induction cooktops – more of them powered by solar.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cities and counties are not required to authorize the construction of an ADU where development is currently restricted under rules related to the proximity of an on-site sewage system, critical environmental areas or other unsuitable physical characteristics of a property like where there are landslide risks.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 29, 2022

Green homes attempt to improve energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact through the design, construction, maintenance, operation, renovation and deconstruction of the building. It is this growing consumer interest that has contributed to an expansion of the sustainable single-family-home construction market.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 14, 2022

The home remodeling industry is a $368B business, according to Harvard researchers , and is expected to reach $432B by the end of this year. Soaring costs of labor and construction materials is certainly contributing to the rising figure but there is evidence of a sharp increase in home improvements since the start of the pandemic.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

A key takeaway from this year’s report is the impact that rising raw materials costs has had on home-improvement projects. This has caused an average of -3% ROI for all home improvement projects. Here are the top ROI projects for a typical home in the U.S. Appliances are now the number one item in short supply.

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