What does Value Added mean? It means getting more than what you paid for. But what does more mean? And it’s when you begin to ask yourself the question “what does more mean to me” that you consider the value that you place in something over its cost or worth. When considering adding a new […]
The home renovation and rehabilitation market are now worth more than $450 billion per year. From funding fixer-uppers to finalizing plans to perfect their dream home, homeowners across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area more willing than ever to take out a renovation loan or renovate using credit cards. When it comes to financing a […]
Whether you have a large or small home, room and house additions are invaluable investments. Along with expanding your available storage and living space, adding rooms with features that are desirable to home buyers can increase the value of your home. But before you start adding an addition to your home, here are a few things to […]
Whatever your home dreams are, they won’t come true without some effort on your part. So, today is the perfect opportunity to get off the sofa, and do something about it. Your home probably needs your help. Homes built before 1980 are now considered old houses. In this area that’s quite common. Sure, your home […]
This year may be the perfect time to sell your home. Our area is hot. New businesses are opening, and people hate to commute. Your location could add immense value to your property. We know selling a home is a lot harder than buying one. So many memories, so many good times happened here: The […]
Your home may be just right in size, rich in personal connections and filled with memories of birthdays, holidays and small quiet family dinners together. In every home there is a beauty born of use. But suddenly you realize the home you love is now limiting your life. You need to make changes. The sooner […]
A floorplan redesign incorporates accessibility in the anticipation of single-level living Remodeled for Living As this Silver Spring family looked to make some updates to their home, their number one goal was to design with the future in mind. The current layout of the home relied on two-story living. A big part of the renovation […]
While these homeowners loved their neighborhood, their home lacked the functionality, modern amenities and design touches that they desired. And thinking toward the future, incorporating accessible amenities with a modern and beautiful look was also very important to them. A 1940’s Cape Cod, the house was cramped and tight with narrow doorways and tight hallways. […]
This week I want to highlight an AMAZING renovation in Bethesda by Glickman Design Build. The project goal of this Bethesda whole house renovation was to update and expand this Cape Cod style home while maintaining its quaint structure. The scope of the work was EXTENSIVE. Originally a one-story brick home, the project involved remodeling […]
Case Study of a 26’x22’ Garage extension: brick; cedar shake roof; cathedral ceiling; heat; new driveway Here is the homeowner’s recommendation to Angie’s List: As someone involved in the financing of large commercial buildings and knowing how some contractors fail to deliver what they promise, I was very careful in making certain that I selected […]