Cash For Caulkers FAQs

While the Home Efficiency Plan has not been written yet, based on recent reports here is the information being floated to the public.  Remember the 1st Time Home Buyers credit began at $15,000 and ended up being $8,000.
Q: When does the Cash For Caulkers program go into effect?
A: Unknown.  The Obama administration will work with [...]

Cash For Caulkers Program Takes Shape, $12,000 Credit?

President Obama recently released a preliminary outline of the proposed “Cash for Caulkers” program which is designed to stimulate job growth while in turn retrofitting homes to be more energy efficient.
“I’m calling on Congress to consider a new program to provide incentives for consumers who retrofit their homes to become more energy-efficient, which we know [...]

Builder Spec Home Inventory Online. Home Builder Inventory by City and State.

You want a new home, but don’t want to wait 9 months to have it built.  Well you’re in luck.  Today’s housing inventories are at an all time high and creating a buyers market for the ages for those wanting a new home.  But how do you find builders with inventory they need to move?  [...]

Building Your Lake Home

You might have a dream of building a lake home for retirement, for enjoying summers at the lake or for an investment. No matter what your reason for owning a lake home by starting out with a good builder and knowing some of the basics about home building, you will be able to have a [...]

Test Your Skills at Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor

Before you sign a contract or make the first payment, take this simple test. It will give you a better idea of what you can expect from your contractor and the home improvement process.
1. An advertisement in the “home improvement” section of the Yellow Pages is your assurance that a contractor is licensed and reputable. [...]

Building Consultants

What is a building consultant?
Building consultants can help steer the owner builder in the right direction in building their home. Building consultants offer a wide range of services to fill the owner builder’s needs. There are many building consultants who advertise to the owner builder on the web. But the owner builder should do their home [...]