What does Madonna & Remodeling have in Common?

 I know it's a Monday morning and maybe your coffee hasn't kicked in completely, but can you think of what the similarities are between Madonna & Home Remodeling?

Not That.....we aren't putting cones on top of a house, but Madonna has had an amazing ability to reinvent herself over the years. She changes her style, her look, her hair. Your home can be done the same way just by stepping back and allowing your current needs to be implemented. So many families start in a house that works well but as they grow it gets cramped or their living style changes and the house stays the same.

If you have been in your home for at least five years, the chances are pretty good that you need a change somewhere....It's time to pull a Madonna!

So here are 5 steps you can take on your road to reinventing your Home:

1. TAKE 30 MINUTES-walk all over your house with an objective eye, look for patterns & write them down. Entry points into the home, are there piles of stuff in certain locations, do you get frustrated with lack of electrical outlets, storage, etc.
2. GET A HAIRCUT-not a real one, but go through your home and de-clutter what you do not need. Old papers, the fridge door (this can make it seem much cleaner), take stuff to the Goodwill, put the books away, get rid of appliances you never use, etc.
3. GATHER OUTSIDE IDEAS-grab a home magazine, open a Pinterest account if you don't already have one and look at home ideas, find a perfect paint color at the local paint store or ask your family what they would change about the house if they could.
4. SET A BUDGET-there are many things you can do on a shoestring budget to reinvent your home, like new rugs, paint a room or buy a piece of furniture that changes the look of a room. If the changes you are wanting to make seem more significant, you can do them too.
5. CALL A RE-INVENTOR-if you are wanting to make big changes like adding electrical outlets, build a deck, add on a master suite, then that is when you want someone with major expertise. What seems like a dream for you is what Remodeling professionals do everyday.

Now get out there and take action like Madge and get to changing your image!!

BB

Paralysis by Analysis

An election year can create all types of emotion within people....excitement, nervous anticipation, fear, anxiety....but it also puts many of us in information overload. Polls telling us what's important or who is telling the truth or how big of a difference the fluctuation in the Euro is affecting the price of milk in your refrigerator. Match that info with reports on Real Estate and foreclosure details and home sales in your zipcode and what's the result.....Paralysis by Analysis!!

What if it were really simple? What if your environment didn't include everyone else's opinion? Well, it can! Have you ever dreamed of how you would or could remodel your home? Do you have a "My Dream Home" board on Pinterest with all your favorite Pins?

The reality is that everyone dreams of what they would change about their home and everyone feels the impact of their environment, but RIGHT NOW is the best time to do something about it. Don't get bogged down with "what's the market saying" or "who is going to be elected". Take your vision, thoughts and dreams about your home and make them reality. In a year you will wish you had started it today and in a year it will cost more to create your vision.....so get moving! Don't allow resistance to keep you staring at that ONE THING that you keep wanting to change about your Home.

Send me an email request today at http://broderickbuilders.com/v1/contact-nashville-remodeling.php and we will set up a meeting in the next week to start your plan. If you prefer to call, our number is 615.385.3210. Nashville is a great place to live, make your home the same way!!

Cheers,
The Broderick Builders Team

Outlook for Remodeling Costs and Planning

Today's economy has given us many challenges with what to buy, where to spend your money and how much do I hang onto. We all have to make those personal financial decisions and it can be difficult at times. When you are considering upgrading to a new house or remodeling the one you currently have, here are a few things to think about. Do you like your neighborhood? Are home values steady where you live? Well, a few things are true with residential remodeling.....home values will bounce back and homes will start selling again, kitchens and baths are your best investment and costs to remodel will continue to go up. The background costs for remodeling such as environmental restrictions, local permits and regulations and the simple cost of doing business are constantly moving up. The materials may fluctuate based on various situations like demand, natural disasters and fuel costs but overall there is no better time than now to remodel or repair any issues you may have with your home. If you have considered an upgrade to your kitchen, master bath or just want to add an outdoor living space, then now is the time to act. And remember, always choose the right Contractor to handle the job efficiently and effectively so you will love either project for years to come!!! Cheers!

Mortgage Settlement

Tennessee will be receiving $146 million from this settlement.