The median age of homes in our local Bay Area is 69 years old. Add to that the increasing price of new construction over the last decade and the growing popularity of television programs featuring dramatic home renovations, and it’s no wonder Americans spent an estimated $471 billion on home remodeling in the last four quarters. During National Home Remodeling Month this May, home owners are encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of resources detailed below to help them make the best home improvement decisions.
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Understanding that most of today’s homeowners’ hold a mortgage rate in the 3 percentile, remodeling offers numerous benefits: adding more space for a growing family or older parent, or reworking spaces to fit today’s lifestyle, and improve home efficiency.
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The most critical decision homeowners will make when embarking on a remodeling project is choosing the right professional for the job. NARI (The National Association for Remodeling Industries) has local chapters that offer great resources in that search. Hiring a NARI remodeler member will help ensure you’ll get integrity, professionalism and expertise through your renovation process. Members pledge to adhere to a strict code of ethics and have access to the highest degree of training and professionalism through business and technical information and leading education programs. As a member, Project Guru Design has learned tremendously from this involvement and adheres to all guidelines.
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Always verifying the credentials of any contractor on the CSLB website is a must. Remodelers also have online resources for consumers looking to hire a professional remodeler. For more information on remodeling your home or finding a professional, visit:
NAHB — nahb.org/Other/Consumer-Resources
NARI — sfbanari.org/directory.php and naridiablovalley.org/directory.php
CSLB — cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx
A well-executed remodel is thoughtfully planned before construction begins. At Project Guru Design, we begin by listening — understanding how your household truly lives—then testing layouts in 3D to ensure every detail aligns with your routines. We strive to make the process both efficient and deeply personal for our clients across the East Bay’s luxury home market.
