Comments on: Remodeling Activity Slows Down Nationwide As Recession Sets In

By: MyHome.ie Editor

MyHome.ie Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:30:14 +0000

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By: Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice

Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:01:50 +0000

We are seeing the same here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito Ca areas. For much of the last 8 years, contractors have had a huge upperhand and basically too much work thrown at them. This led to expensive bids and a lack of respect and customer service from a lot of them in my eyes. Now though, things are different as you state. I am sure it will only get better for the customer in the coming 1-2 years.

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By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:29:48 +0000

I was a bit confused by your numbers. It looks as if the Midwest was both up and down.

“the Midwest to 36.2 (from 52.9)” and then “The Midwest, however, increased to 52.9 (from 44.1). ” Was this for two different indexes or maybe a different region?

With the economy in its current state people are trying to save money wherever possible. With the Faucets and Toilets, its hard to buy one that isn’t “efficient” so no surprise in those numbers, but its nice to see that tankless water heater installations were also on the rise. The next one I buy will be tankless. There are also insta-hot water heaters that fit under the sink in your kitchen or bath that reduce water use even further by not having to run the water waiting for it to get warm.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:03:07 +0000

This also sounds like a good time for rehabbers as well. All they have to do is buy the property right and the market will bear fruit in good investments.

Thanks