Thursday, December 21, 2006

A Gift Suggestion to the Homeowner

December 21, 2006

If you are a homeowner whether you are thinking of selling in 2007 or just want to make home improvements for your own enjoyment, here is a suggestion for a gift. "How to Increase the Value of Your Home" by Vicki Lankarge and Daniel J Nahorney is a light, easy-reading book. It is filled with information that homeowners, buyers and real estate agents will find valuable.

Virtually every possible improvement is considered. The details are amazing, such as the type of new siding to install on your home and the pros and cons. There is also a detailed explanation of "synthetic stucco" which is the subject of many lawsuits.

According to the authors, the criterion for deciding whether to make an improvement should be how much you will enjoy it as a homeowner. Interestingly, they suggest that if you are planning to sell your home in a year or so, most of these renovations won't be worth the cost and hassle.

However, the book offers many good suggestions and contains practical, easy-to-understand explanations of situations homeowners encounter when considering renovations.

The book may be ordered through amazon.com and is priced at $10.61 plus shipping.

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