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BUDGETING
& HOUSING COSTS
Buying
a new home or remodeling an existing
one often includes moving costs, new
furnishings, or other things that
aren't always immediately apparent. |
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BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY
The processes
of home building and home remodeling
continually evolve as new technologies,
techniques and tools become available. |
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CHOOSING
A BUILDER
One of
the most important decisions you will
make when you decide to build or remodel
is your choice of a builder. |
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COLOR,
PAINT & FINISHES
Color
has a significant influence on your
state of mind, as well as the overall
design effect you are creating. Paints
and finishes are an extension of that
effect. |
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CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
Have you
ever wondered why someone isn't working
on your new home every day? A better
understanding of the construction
process helps answer many questions. |
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ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
Energy
efficiency is good for more than just
the environment. The money you invest
in making your home more energy efficient
offers genuine long term savings. |
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FINANCING
& LOANS
There
are many different approaches to obtaining
financing for your new home or remodeling
project. The key is making the choice
that's right for you. |
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HBA/NAHB
PROGRAMS
The Home
Builders Association of Greater Kansas
City supports builders, consumers,
and the community through a variety
of special programs. |
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HOME
OFFICE DESIGN
In this
age of telecommuting, offices in the
home are becoming common occurrences.
But remember that they create special
requirements when you plan yours. |
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HOME
PLANNING & DESIGN
Planning
and design are the first steps in
the process of building a new home.
A good plan is also essential if you
intend to add new features to your
home. |
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HOUSING
TRENDS
The types
of houses people want have changed
through the years. The trends are
interesting to follow. And sometimes
the past shows us what's coming next. |
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KITCHEN
& BATH DESIGN
Perhaps
more than any other rooms in a home,
kitchens and baths influence our personal
lives and our families. Make sure
they fit your needs. |
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MAINTENANCE
- HOME & YARD
When your
new home is finished, that's only
the beginning. Maintaining your house
and your yard is an ongoing process
that is best done on a regular basis. |
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MARKET
OUTLOOK
Statistics,
trends, housing starts, and economic
indicators are just a few of the factors
and terms that together define the
overall market outlook. |
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REMODELING
Remoding
projects may seem like minor undertakings
when compared to building a new home.
But they have their own unique requirements…
like living in a home that's under
construction. |
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SECURITY
We all
want to feel secure when we are in
our homes. There are practical steps
you can take to help make this feeling
a reality. |
