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Page 1: Scottsdale Home Remodelers: The Top Four Trends for 2013

Scottsdale Home RemodelersThe Top Four Trends for 2013

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

•Despite housing market meltdown in last few years, Scottsdale home remodelers is picking up business in 2013

•According to RemodelOrMove.com Fall 2012 report, planned remodeling will continue to increase with preference for luxury remodeling

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

•It’s not just the high-end market, the high numbers of foreclosure and short sales are enlisting buyers who have cash left over

•Homeowners are making homes more functional by enlarging spaces, adding features, solving problems, improving energy efficiency and more

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

1. Knocking Down Walls to Enlarge Space•Creates an open concept or add living space•Makes rooms flow together, gets rid of boxy, cut-off feeling and brings guest together•Allows light to flow into the home

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

1. Knocking Down Walls to Enlarge Space•Some walls may be load-bearing, qualified Scottsdale home remodelers must be hired. Wall demolition can be dangerous if not done correctly by an expert

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

2. Customized Remodeling Projects•Homeowners want remodelers to complete projects tailored for their lifestyle•Projects focus on function, things that would make life easier•Ex: charging centers (cell, laptop, etc.); custom storage areas; custom lighting; message centers; gourmet chef storage; etc.

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

3. Master Bath and Walk-In Shower•2013 will be the year of the master bath remodel•Instead of big bathtubs, homeowners prefer big showers. They like large walk-in types that are flush with floors

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

4. Energy Efficiency and Green Choices•Although not a new trend, environmentally-friendly design will continue during 2013•Apart from using green products, homeowners are concerned with improving indoor air quality. Scottsdale home remodelers will take extra measures like using low-VOC paints and adhesives and energy-efficient windows and HVAC systems

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

•Many people opt to upgrade than move

•The severe housing crisis make homeowners gun shy about assuming new mortgages

•Home improvement channels inspire homeowners to transform their homes into newly created dream spaces

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Scottsdale Home Remodelers

About the Author

Jim Weisman is owner of Republic West Remodeling, an Arizona-based company specializing in home remodeling: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, outdoor living spaces and more.

For more information about Scottsdale Home Remodelers, visit http://www.republicwest.com/home-remodeling-az.php today.