Housing Bubble Humor

Here's a bit of housing bubble humor for anyone who might be having trouble selling their house (courtesy of The Onion):

"For the third straight month, sales on preexisting homes dropped, leading realtors to call it a 'buyer's market.' Here are some strategies sellers are using to entice buyers:

* Dropping price by 50 bucks
* Carrying around wad of money; acting like owning this house got them that money
* Pointing out dishwasher several times
* Explaining to potential buyers how fulfilling it is to make mortgage payment on time
* Telling long, touching story about how grandmother needs $312,500 for kidney operation
* Letting third blouse button go
* Drowning out sound of noisy furnace with soulful vocals of Michael McDonald
* Reassuring buyers that people purchase things they can't afford all the time"

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Kitchen Remodeling: Form AND Function

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Sometimes... You Have to Share

Just to pat our own backs, I wanted to post this comment from one of the homeowners who recently used our site, ConstructionDeal.com, to find a contractor:

"I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the number of contractors your Website brought in to bid my job! I'm certain that one or another will work out just fine. The process was a lot more convenient than my usual tactic of calling everyone in the Yellow Pages. I'll use you again next opportunity-- and will share your URL with everyone I know who is interested in a construction project.

Thank you very much.

Elliot L"

Thank you, Elliot -- not everyone takes time out of their busy day to let you know you're doing something right and I appreciate and value your time and effort!

Our blog and our website is a valuable tool to help homeowners get their projects done. We want to make sure you've got the knowledge and the contacts to make it all happen. That email was a really great way to start my morning and I had to share. It's great to know you're helping people get what they want.

Do you need to find an architect? A Landscaper? Or a general contractor? We can help. ConstructionDeal.com is designed to give you access to local service professionals. There's no cost and no obligation to use our site. It's a fast, free and easy way to get your home improvement projects done.

Remodel Your Homeowner's Insurance

So, you found a Home Addition Contractor on ConstructionDeal.com and you added a master bedroom and new master bath to your house.

The question is --

Did You Notify your Insurance Company?

The folks over at the INSWEB.com recommend that you reevaluate your insurance coverage -- just after you have remodeled or upgraded your home -- before disaster strikes.

"Home remodeling quickly adds to a houses value, but many homeowners fail to increase their homeowners insurance coverage accordingly. It is not until a disaster strikes that many homeowners realize that they haven't reevaluated their coverage to include any work done on the house. After already undergoing the tragedy of losing your home, you don't want to also find out that your insurance policy only covers what your house used to be rather than what you have made it into. Imagine that you renovated a small one bedroom fixer-upper into a modern 3 bedroom home with a new yard or deck - the difference in replacement value would be considerable."

And it's not just if you've remodeled. If you have upgraded any safety functions in your home since you started your policy, let your insurer know because it may mean additional discounts for you. If you have a fire sprinkler system installed, smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, fire extinguishers, or even home automation or home security features, you could save a lot of money on your homeowners insurance policy.

They have some other great tips on insurance for homeowners, so check it out -- and tell them ConstructionDeal.com sent you!

If you need to find a home improvement contractor, we can help. It's a fast, free and easy service that connects you with remodeling and home repair pros. Simply submit a request and get 4 quotes - sometimes in a matter of minutes.

At no cost.

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Let the Sunshine In: Installing a Skylight

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Hot Modular Homes with Green Construction in Mind

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