Minneapolis, Twin Cities Minnesota (PRWEB) April 13, 2014

The Twin Cities Builders Remodelers Showcase (BRS), held on April 3 is the largest building industry product show in the Upper Midwest and brings together home building and remodeling industry professionals. The event was a great success and showcased the latest trends and product releases for Twin Cities home remodeling ideas. Professionals got a read on the pulse of the home remodeling industry in the coming year and homeowners are armed with new remodeling ideas.

"Minneapolis homeowners who begin a major home renovation by considering and evaluating current housing market circumstances and their family's future goals will make better informed decisions," says Jenna Thuening, owner of Home Destination. "For homeowners weighing remodeling project costs in view of their future return value, an objective look at today's current predictions from raw housing data leads to the best remodeling spends."

Metro home builders offer diversity in housing design and price, which draws crowds to gather remodeling ideas or simply admire. Twin Cities home buyers who are challenged by low housing inventory may be turning to custom-designed homes as another option they hadn't previously considered. Others seek model homes showcasing the best of a community. Others are choosing to simply remodel their existing home. The uptick in requests for home remodeling bids signals a deepening confidence in the Twin Cities housing recovery.

Hanley's Remodeling Cost vs Value Report 2014 for the West / North Central region, which includes the Twin Cities, helps Twin Cities home builders and consumers determine where the best dollar is spent on a home remodel.

Here is a summarized list compiled by Home Destination of inexpensive Twin Cities home remodeling projects:

1.Remodel With Paint - Whether its a major overhaul or a simple makeover, putting a fresh coat of paint on a home is one of the best projects to protect a home investment. Little brings a home to ruin quicker than rain and moisture that seeps through peeling paint.

2. A New Front Door - One of the top quick home remodeling projects for the most immediate impact. A front door is the welcome point of a home; updating to a more stylish one can also include updating to a more energy efficient door.

3. Garage Door Replacement - Whether the home has a one or three car garage, the door's expanse is large and making the upgrade to a newer one has a big impact on a home's curb appeal as well as functionality for daily use.

"The best home remodeling projects are those that fit the homeowner's use and enjoyment of their home. For those who choose to invest more than one can realistically anticipate recouping the costs of, if they love their home and plan to live in it for a long while, that's great," adds Thuening. For those who plan to sell their home in the future, knowing what remodel costs are easier to recover is helpful in making better decisions.

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With the economy still in recovery, improved homes, rather than new homes, will likely be the interest of visitors to the Pike County Builders Association Home and Garden Show this weekend at Delaware Valley High School, says custom builder Ed Nikles.

So, vendors will accommodate them with innovations that help with economizing.

After a snowy winter, ways to save money while staying warm may be particularly appealing, and Nikles points out a variety of ways to keep heat indoors, including high-efficiency doors, triple-pane windows and special insulation.

Foam, Fiberglas or cellulose insulation can be sprayed or blown into wall cavities to fill them without gaps, resulting in better insulation, he says. And joints in wall sheeting and ceiling plates can be sealed with caulk or foam.

At least one home show vendor, Superior Walls, sells pre-cast concrete foundation walls, with interior insulation.

"The walls come in sections on the back of a tractor-trailer," says Nikles. "A crane sets the walls in place. It's all done in one day."

Plus, new thermostats can be adjusted remotely with smartphones.

"On your way home from a vacation, you can adjust the heat or air conditioning before you arrive," says Nikles.

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With the economy still in recovery, improved homes, rather than new homes, will likely be the interest of visitors to the Pike County Builders Association Home and Garden Show this weekend at Delaware Valley High School, says custom builder Ed Nikles.

So, vendors will accommodate them with innovations that help with economizing.

After a snowy winter, ways to save money while staying warm may be particularly appealing, and Nikles points out a variety of ways to keep heat indoors, including high-efficiency doors, triple-pane windows and special insulation.

Foam, Fiberglas or cellulose insulation can be sprayed or blown into wall cavities to fill them without gaps, resulting in better insulation, he says. And joints in wall sheeting and ceiling plates can be sealed with caulk or foam.

At least one home show vendor, Superior Walls, sells pre-cast concrete foundation walls, with interior insulation.

The walls come in sections on the back of a tractor-trailer, says Nikles. A crane sets the walls in place. It's all done in one day.

Plus, new thermostats can be adjusted remotely with smartphones.

On your way home from a vacation, you can adjust the heat or air conditioning before you arrive, says Nikles.

For those who get miles away from home and wonder whether an oven was left on, now you can turn it off without turning around. Other appliances and light fixtures can also be controlled from a distance. And vendors will bring various home fixtures in new colors, finishes and styles.

The show will include an array of licensed building professionals, he says, including builders, remodelers, electricians, landscapers and vendors selling roofing, gutters, generators, siding, sun rooms, fireplaces and more. Representatives from insurance and security companies and banks will also be on hand.

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Published: 4/6/2014 - Updated: 5 hours ago

BY JON CHAVEZ BLADE BUSINESS WRITER

Having endured one of the bleakest winters in Toledo area history, the areas home building industry is now seeing signs of a spring full of hope.

Local home builders say since the snow and colds departure, buyers of new homes are popping up in strong numbers that could lead to the best year of sales since the 2007 recession.

For some, business has rebounded enough to allow the building of spec homes houses built on a speculative basis without a confirmed buyer.

Another encouraging sign: Several new housing plats have opened in existing subdivisions, a response to greater customer demand for vacant lots.

I think everybodys glad that January and February have moved on. Hopefully were going to start seeing some warmer weather and, in turn, were going to see a lot of [home foundation] digs going on in April, said Chuck Barchick, owner of Barchick Custom Homes Inc. of Toledo, and the current president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Toledo Inc.

Mr. Barchick said he had been doing more remodeling work than home-building during the last two years, but last month his firm began building two homes for clients.

Its been difficult, but I think it is going back to normal, said Mr. Barchick, who added that he was greatly encouraged by 18 requests for information on his homes during Februarys House & Home Show at the SeaGate Centre downtown.

Aaron Sloan, co-owner of Saba Custom Homes Inc. in Sylvania Township, said he had a good year in 2013 because he built 60 homes. But this year, he said, hes on pace to build 75 homes, weather permitting.

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Submitted Stock Development reported that 40 home, home and lot, custom new-build, and pended sales worth $50.8 million were processed at Quail West during first quarter 2014.

Stock Development reported that 40 home, home and lot, custom new-build, and pended sales worth $50.8 million were processed at Quail West during first quarter 2014. The strong first quarter sales activity continues the momentum established in 2013 when 112 sales worth $121,167,456 were executed at Quail West, a private golf course community in North Naples.

Stock executed 578 sales worth over $342 million companywide in 2013 in its award-winning communities throughout Southwest Florida, including Lely Resort, Black Bear Ridge, Quail West and Olde Cypress in Naples and Paseo in Fort Myers. The company is an established Preferred Builder in TwinEagles, Treviso Bay and Fiddlers Creek and last fall announced that Stock Signature Homes, its luxury estate homebuilding division, had completed the first of six furnished model residences being built in the prestigious Naples neighborhoods of Park Shore, the Moorings, and Estuary at Grey Oaks. Two models in Park Shore are currently under construction.

The aggressive approach to the construction of model and move-in ready residences taken by Stock and Quail Wests Preferred Builders was one of the keys to the communitys success during 2013 and continues to be equally significant in 2014.

Eleven fully-furnished model residences and two unfurnished move-in ready residences are currently open for viewing at Quail West. Eleven additional furnished models and six move-in ready residences are currently under construction. Another 11 models and two move-in ready residences are scheduled to begin construction between now and early June.

In addition to the model and move-in ready residence construction activity, 35 new build end-user homes are currently under construction at Quail West and another 16 are scheduled to start within the next 30-60 days. Taken in sum, a total of 52 end-user residences, furnished models, and unfurnished, move-in ready homes are now under construction at Quail West and 29 are poised to start construction.

Quail Wests diverse array of luxurious home choices is set in five distinctive neighborhoods that showcase the communitys beauty.

Escala is a luxury villa neighborhood by Stock Signature Homes offering five, three- and four-bedroom floor plans ranging from 2,822 to 3,239 square feet under air base-priced in the $700s. Stock recently introduced two new floor plans in Escala.

The new Oakdale plan offers 3,386 square feet under air and a total of 5,044 square feet. The plan includes four bedrooms, four baths, a study, formal living and dining rooms, a gourmet island kitchen, a family room, a screened covered lanai and a three-car garage. The Oakdale floor plan is base-priced at $789,990.

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