I have just read a notice from one of our building material suppliers regarding the unstable price of moulding during the upcoming building season. I had no idea that 45% of the fingerjointed wood moulding in the United States came from Chile- most produced within a 100 mile radius of the recent earthquake epicenter! Pro Build sent the office of Grand Bay Building and Remodeling a very informative letter so that we could take both the shortage and price increase possibilities into account as we estimate and bid projects.
I remember hurricanes causing plywood, shingle and drywall shortages but never considered that the recent earthquake would directly impact our business.
Let's hope that the many people affected in Chile aand Haiti find the strength and resources to rebuild their lives and keep their families sheltered during the approaching rainy season. Nancy at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling ph 231 995 9057
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
A Successful Home Expo Weekend
Grand Bay Building and Remodeling participated in the successful weekend event as close to 2,000 people attended the Traverse City Home Builder Expo this past weekend. Victor and I enjoyed meeting and greeting everyone as they stopped by
our newly designed display. It was great to hear so many people excited about upcoming projects for their homes.
This is the perfect time of year to begin discussing your ideas and plans with us. By the time the snow is gone, we can have your plan and specs done and ready to go. There's nothing like glorious sunshine to get those creative ideas flowing.
The winning playhouse ticket was pulled and the house was delivered to the winner here in Traverse City- what a lucky lady!! Home Depot also donated a Martha Stewart patio furniture table and chair set which was delivered to another lucky winner.
We were very happy to be a part of the Home Expo energy and look forward to being there in 2011- Nancy from Grand Bay Building and Remodeling ph 231 995 9057
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Home Buyer Tax Credit Ends on April 30th 2010
Grand Bay Building and Remodeling wants you to take note: The first time home buyer and repeat buyer tax credits are nearing their expiration date. We know that time flies by and things get put on the back burner until it's too late. Don't let that happen to you if you are interested in buying your first home. Along with the $8,000 first time credit is an amzing $6,500 credit for repeat buyers. This is great news if you are considering purchasing another home.
As mentioned in the following statement from the National Assocaition of Home Builders, The contract needs to be signed by April 30th but the actual sale of the home needs to be closed by June 30, 2010. So there is still time... don't miss this opportunity.
NAHB REMINDS HOME BUYERS: TAX CREDIT EXPIRING SOON
WASHINGTON, March 4 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long as they act quickly--the credits expire on April 30, 2010.
"It's not too late to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit," said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones, a builder and developer in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. "There are plenty of existing homes on the market, and even though the move-in ready newly constructed homes inventory has dwindled, builders may still be able finish a home in time."
The IRS provides an additional two months beyond the deadline to close the deal. Buyers who sign a sales contract by the April 30 deadline are still eligible if they close the sale of the home by June 30, 2010.
More people than ever before are eligible for a home buyer tax credit, NAHB estimates that close to 70 percent of all potential buyers should qualify for some form of a credit.
"First-time" buyers don't have to be buying their first home ever; they are defined by the IRS as those who have not owned a principal residence in the past three years. Repeat buyers may be eligible for a new $6,500 credit, as long as they have owned and lived in their current home at least five consecutive out of the past eight years.
The current credits also increase the income limits, enabling single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples earning up to $225,000 to potentially qualify for a full credit.
NAHB's Web site at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com, which has received more than 6.5 million visitors since the site launched, provides basic information about the credits, detailed question and answer sections, and links to additional home-buying resources for consumers.
"If you've been considering buying a home for any reason, the home buyer tax credit, in addition to historically low interest rates and competitive home prices, make it an ideal time to buy," said Jones.
Our weather this week in Traverse City continues to be beautiful - blue skies and sunshine. It's perfect to check out local available real estate.
Remember- after you find that perfect home, Contact Nancy at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling ph. 231 995 9057 to put the final touches on your purchase to really make it your own.
As mentioned in the following statement from the National Assocaition of Home Builders, The contract needs to be signed by April 30th but the actual sale of the home needs to be closed by June 30, 2010. So there is still time... don't miss this opportunity.
NAHB REMINDS HOME BUYERS: TAX CREDIT EXPIRING SOON
WASHINGTON, March 4 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants potential home buyers to be aware that they still have the opportunity to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer or $6,500 repeat buyer tax credits, as long as they act quickly--the credits expire on April 30, 2010.
"It's not too late to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit," said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones, a builder and developer in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. "There are plenty of existing homes on the market, and even though the move-in ready newly constructed homes inventory has dwindled, builders may still be able finish a home in time."
The IRS provides an additional two months beyond the deadline to close the deal. Buyers who sign a sales contract by the April 30 deadline are still eligible if they close the sale of the home by June 30, 2010.
More people than ever before are eligible for a home buyer tax credit, NAHB estimates that close to 70 percent of all potential buyers should qualify for some form of a credit.
"First-time" buyers don't have to be buying their first home ever; they are defined by the IRS as those who have not owned a principal residence in the past three years. Repeat buyers may be eligible for a new $6,500 credit, as long as they have owned and lived in their current home at least five consecutive out of the past eight years.
The current credits also increase the income limits, enabling single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples earning up to $225,000 to potentially qualify for a full credit.
NAHB's Web site at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com, which has received more than 6.5 million visitors since the site launched, provides basic information about the credits, detailed question and answer sections, and links to additional home-buying resources for consumers.
"If you've been considering buying a home for any reason, the home buyer tax credit, in addition to historically low interest rates and competitive home prices, make it an ideal time to buy," said Jones.
Our weather this week in Traverse City continues to be beautiful - blue skies and sunshine. It's perfect to check out local available real estate.
Remember- after you find that perfect home, Contact Nancy at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling ph. 231 995 9057 to put the final touches on your purchase to really make it your own.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Traverse City MI Home Expo Feb 27 and 28th 2010
Spring must be on the way it's time for the annual Home Expo sponsored by the HBA of the Grand Traverse Area. Grand Bay Building and Remodeling's booth is located in the main lobby area #311. We will have sign up available for various seminars that we are offering in the upcoming weeks
Victor has a seminar on Sat. Feb 27 10:30 am in the meeting room area of the Expo:
Let's Talk Budget. He'll explain why we don't like to dance around the topic.
Also, new this year- the Home Builders have a wonderful playhouse as a door prize. Any one who attends the Expo can win!!
We know it's great - Victor and I put many hours into making this happen. The house was built in sections so that it can be taken apart and moved- that's how it fit inside the school for this event.
Sat Feb 27 9am - 6pm
Sun Feb 28 11am-4pm
TC East Middle School 1776 3 Mile Rd N TC MI 49686
www.hbagta.com
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Grand Traverse Area Women Build Lowe's Clinics
As a woman builder with Grand Bay Building and Remodeling, I was excited and honored to be asked by the Grand Traverse Area Habitat for Humanity to participate as the House Lead in the 2010 Women Build taking place in Leelanau County this spring and summer 2010. We are kicking off the build on site May 1st. In anticipation of the number of women interested in participating, classes are being offered at Lowe's so we can all hit the hammers running...
The first class is Saturday March 6th at the Lowe's in Traverse City. Read the following press release for all the info:
Press Releaase
Lowe’s of Traverse City to Offer FREE How-To Clinics for Women, In Preparation for Nation Women Build Week (May 1-9).
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region and Lowe’s of Traverse City have the answer. As the 2010 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics at its Traverse City store to help prepare women volunteers to build a Maple City area house this spring.
The free clinics not only teach women home construction basics, they provide extensive hands-on opportunities to practice these new skills. Each of the clinics will help educate the volunteers on basic construction and tool safety techniques, enabling them to be confident and effective in their volunteer efforts with Habitat for Humanity. Among other things, women will have the opportunity to practice using power tools, framing walls and installing drywall.
Clinics will take place at Lowe’s of Traverse City on the following dates:
How to Safely Use Hand and Power Tools & Saturday, March 6th
How to Frame for Walls and Roofs 9am-11am
How to Install Exterior Siding & Saturday, March 20th
How to Install Roofing Shingles 9am-11am
How to Install Insulation and Drywall & Saturday, April 3
How to Finish Interior with Paint and Trim 9am-11am
How to Safely Use Hand and Power Tools & Saturday, April 17th
How to Frame for Walls and Roofs 9am-11am
To sign up for the clinics or to learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, interested volunteers should contact HFH-GTR at 231.941.4663. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Registered volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and bring a ready-to-learn attitude. All supplies will be provided on site.
Lowe’s is a national partner with Habitat for Humanity International and is the underwriter of Habitat’s Women Build program, which actively engages women in construction to address the problem of substandard housing.
With Lowe’s support women are redefining home making by building homes that move families out of substandard housing. Women Build is a program of Habitat for Humanity International. Lowe’s, a Fortune 50 company with more than 58 years in the business of home improvement, is the Women Build underwriter. For more information about Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, visit www.habitat.org/wb.
National Women Build Week is May 1-9. Construction for the Sandra M. Schlueter Memorial Women Build will begin on Saturday, May 1st. For more information or to sign-up for a Lowe’s Clinic, contact: Carrie Ullery-Smith at: 231.941.4663 or at: cullerysmith@habitatgtr.org
- About Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region -
Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region, serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International - a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization.
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. Volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses.
Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor - sweat equity - into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.
Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region also operates a ReStore that sells new and used building materials, household items and fixtures. The ReStore is open to the public Monday - Saturday and is located at 1129 Woodmere Ave in Traverse City.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region, call 231-941-4663 or visit www.habitatgtr.org.
In addition, volunteers are invited to visit www.habitatvolunteer.blogspot.com and can follow Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region on Twitter at www.twitter.com/hfhgtrvolunteer.
I'm looking forward to meeting some awesome women, Nancy Lisabeth, Grand Bay Building and Remodeling 231 995 9057
The first class is Saturday March 6th at the Lowe's in Traverse City. Read the following press release for all the info:
Press Releaase
Lowe’s of Traverse City to Offer FREE How-To Clinics for Women, In Preparation for Nation Women Build Week (May 1-9).
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region and Lowe’s of Traverse City have the answer. As the 2010 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics at its Traverse City store to help prepare women volunteers to build a Maple City area house this spring.
The free clinics not only teach women home construction basics, they provide extensive hands-on opportunities to practice these new skills. Each of the clinics will help educate the volunteers on basic construction and tool safety techniques, enabling them to be confident and effective in their volunteer efforts with Habitat for Humanity. Among other things, women will have the opportunity to practice using power tools, framing walls and installing drywall.
Clinics will take place at Lowe’s of Traverse City on the following dates:
How to Safely Use Hand and Power Tools & Saturday, March 6th
How to Frame for Walls and Roofs 9am-11am
How to Install Exterior Siding & Saturday, March 20th
How to Install Roofing Shingles 9am-11am
How to Install Insulation and Drywall & Saturday, April 3
How to Finish Interior with Paint and Trim 9am-11am
How to Safely Use Hand and Power Tools & Saturday, April 17th
How to Frame for Walls and Roofs 9am-11am
To sign up for the clinics or to learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, interested volunteers should contact HFH-GTR at 231.941.4663. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Registered volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and bring a ready-to-learn attitude. All supplies will be provided on site.
Lowe’s is a national partner with Habitat for Humanity International and is the underwriter of Habitat’s Women Build program, which actively engages women in construction to address the problem of substandard housing.
With Lowe’s support women are redefining home making by building homes that move families out of substandard housing. Women Build is a program of Habitat for Humanity International. Lowe’s, a Fortune 50 company with more than 58 years in the business of home improvement, is the Women Build underwriter. For more information about Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, visit www.habitat.org/wb.
National Women Build Week is May 1-9. Construction for the Sandra M. Schlueter Memorial Women Build will begin on Saturday, May 1st. For more information or to sign-up for a Lowe’s Clinic, contact: Carrie Ullery-Smith at: 231.941.4663 or at: cullerysmith@habitatgtr.org
- About Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region -
Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region, serving Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International - a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization.
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. Volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses.
Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor - sweat equity - into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.
Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region also operates a ReStore that sells new and used building materials, household items and fixtures. The ReStore is open to the public Monday - Saturday and is located at 1129 Woodmere Ave in Traverse City.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region, call 231-941-4663 or visit www.habitatgtr.org.
In addition, volunteers are invited to visit www.habitatvolunteer.blogspot.com and can follow Habitat for Humanity-Grand Traverse Region on Twitter at www.twitter.com/hfhgtrvolunteer.
I'm looking forward to meeting some awesome women, Nancy Lisabeth, Grand Bay Building and Remodeling 231 995 9057
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Positive Trends at 2010 Builders Convention in Las Vegas
Builders are back from Convention with renewed spirits for the coming season. Over 50,000 converged on Las Vegas for the 2010 Internation Builders Show - IBS. Professional builders are survivors and we are primed and ready for the start of the recovery. NAHB's chief economist David Crowe stated that he thinks ths Recession is over--Yeah!! Apparently it may not be as strong of a recovery as we really want but it will be a recovery.
He and several economists mentioned some positive trends for 2010: low interest rates, stabilized home values and strong home affordability.
As a builder and remodeler for many years, we at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling have seen the cycle of the market many times. As optimists, we are encouraged by the signs and activity in our Traverse City, Michigan market. New home construction may be slowed but remodeling is continuing to happen. As home values stabilize -which is the economists' trend prediction, there really is no better time to remodel. Builders, suppliers and trades are ready to embrace your project with renewed energy.
Now is a perfect time to discuss your project and have it ready to roll with the mild weather. Call me: Nancy Lisabeth at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling 231-995- 9057
He and several economists mentioned some positive trends for 2010: low interest rates, stabilized home values and strong home affordability.
As a builder and remodeler for many years, we at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling have seen the cycle of the market many times. As optimists, we are encouraged by the signs and activity in our Traverse City, Michigan market. New home construction may be slowed but remodeling is continuing to happen. As home values stabilize -which is the economists' trend prediction, there really is no better time to remodel. Builders, suppliers and trades are ready to embrace your project with renewed energy.
Now is a perfect time to discuss your project and have it ready to roll with the mild weather. Call me: Nancy Lisabeth at Grand Bay Building and Remodeling 231-995- 9057
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