
This analysis is helpful in explaining the strong correlation between home equity loans and remodeling over time. Take a look at the graphs and charts to get the full picture.
http://eyeonhousing.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/the-importance-of-home-equity-loans-for-remodeling/

In some good news for the housing market, a decline in mortgage payment delinquencies reflects the fact that the U.S. is continuing to get positive job growth.
http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/2011/11/17/mortgage-delinquencies-decline-in-the-third-quarter
Insurance is determined based on what it would cost to rebuild your home, not its market value — and as we know, the cost of construction has gone up.
Read this informative article for tips on how to protect against this increase in costs in your coverage.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704487904576267512488763924.html

We are consistently asked about “kitchen remodels” by homeowners thinking of selling in the near future.
It is not uncommon for 70 percent of kitchen remodeling costs to be recouped upon resale. Take a look at this informative article from fixr.com.
http://www.fixr.com/costs/kitchen-remodeling