MAXIMIZING SPACE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL HOME DESIGN

Beyond self-evident aspects, what are some of the less obvious opportunities for maximizing space in your home through thoughtful design? BEDROOMS. Doors swinging into a bedroom may interfere with how… Continue reading MAXIMIZING SPACE THROUGH THOUGHTFUL HOME DESIGN

Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before

Design by Jillian Lare, Photo by Justin Salemn-Meyer

The Not So Big House, A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, by Sarah Susanka was originally published in 1998. Twenty-two years later, as Americans struggle with a global… Continue reading Why Not So Big House Principles Are More Important Than Ever Before

Check Out Our October Blueprint

The October 2019 Blueprint Is Here! In this month’s Blueprint you’ll find some great information on the Des Moines area home building & remodeling industry. Our feature articles this month… Continue reading Check Out Our October Blueprint

Housing market to help the economy in 2016

The housing market continues to play a key role in the success of our economy.   As we overcome concerns about higher interest rates, tight mortgage credit and overwhelming student debt the housing sector will play a major role in the increase in economic status for 2016.  Home sales and the median home prices are expected to increase and this will help push the GDP up more than 2%.  While we have not recovered from the Great Recession there are 3 key areas that will help increase our economy:

  1. Labor Market Coming Back
  2. Wage Growth Picking Up
  3. Millions of households ready to form that were hit by the recession

As 2015 comes to an end we will be watching the housing market and how it will continue to help our economy.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-why-housing-will-help-the-economy-in-2016-2015-11-16