Home Improvement Activity Because of Housing Woes
While, home and condo owners remain upbeat on home improvements, the uncooperative housing market, coupled with hard mortgage money, is making them think twice about getting work completed. For those who can afford home improvements, that could mean it’ll be easier to drive a hard bargain and negotiate to get work done for less. Homeowners are also concerned about the slowing economy, falling home prices, and the resultant impact on discretionary equity-based money. Some economic indicators say the housing market recovery may not begin until the end of the decade. The Opinion Research poll conducted for Miniwax Co. asked consumers where home renovations would give them the most return and 63 percent of homeowners said a kitchen do-over while 51 percent said just buying new or refinished kitchen cabinets will add to resale value. Sixty-seven percent said painting the interior or exterior will add value. Other jobs frequently mentioned were bathroom remodels, new carpeting and new or refinished hardwood floors.
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