More Gulf Shores home improvement buffs are becoming "do-it-yourselfers" than ever before. According to a recent survey conducted by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, the home remodeling and repair industry is expected to reach $325 billion this year for the first time since 2007. Why is the Gulf Shores Home Improvement Market So […]

When you're considering Gulf Shores home improvements it's always a good idea to compare the cost of the renovations to what they may add to the resale value. Statistics show that homeowners rarely enjoy a full, dollar-for-dollar monetary appreciation of the cost of most home improvements. Some improvements may assist in selling your home when […]

Want to save energy and reduce utility bills in your Gulf Shores house? Consider these Energy Star home improvement ideas. Not only will you save money, but you’ll help the environment, too. Energy Efficient Tips for Your Gulf Shores House: Simply replacing a few light bulbs around your Gulf Shores house can save more than you […]

Whether you are looking to sell your Gulf Shores home or plan to stay in it for years to come, most homeowners have a running list of projects in mind with the hopes of increasing the appeal, comfort, and value of their Gulf Shores home. Regardless of whether you live in a charming old century […]

With May upon us already, here's a reminder that May is Home Improvement Month. Getting those Gulf Shores home improvements done and saving some serious cash at the same time is on everyone's wish list. Follow these tips for hammering out a better deal on your Gulf Shores home improvements… . We have more tips […]

Gulf Shores homeowners, or at least half of them, plan to do some sort of renovations this year. This is according to an annual survey by LightStream, which also determined this year's most popular renovation projects. (LightStream is an online lending division of SunTrust Banks Inc.) Renovation Projects Gulf Shores Homeowners Plan to Do Landscaping, […]

When thinking about Gulf Shores home renovations to take on before listing your home for sale, you may think investing in a new kitchen or bath will help ramp up your sale price. But getting back a 100 percent of your investment in the first year after doing the renovations is not guaranteed. You must […]

When it comes to buying a Gulf Shores home, there are things buyers need to be aware of. But if you're on the selling end, there are some Gulf Shores home improvements you need to think about as well. A new Consumer Reports survey details many of the do's and don'ts for those buying a […]

Gulf Shores home improvements have seen record spending over the past three years due to the resurgence in home equity over that period of time, but spending is set to soften in coming months. According to the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the center's index, the Leading […]

The start of a new year for many also means starting to think about selling their Gulf Shores home. Before you just call an agent and have them stick a for sale sign in your yard, or if you're thinking of selling yourself as a FSBO, consider these ways to increase the overall value of […]