NARI San Antonio

Great Turnout at the 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes

NARI San Antonio — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:33:28 +0000

Hundreds of visitors came through the 9 homes on the 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes this past weekend. Visitors had a chance to meet and see the quality of work from some of the top remodelers in San Antonio – KM Builders, Hill Bros. Custom Homes, Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations, Greenwood Custom Homes, and [...]

2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes

NARI San Antonio — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:15:56 +0000

Come join us at the 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure on October 15th and 16th. The tour features 9 homes from 5 of the top remodelers in San Antonio!

NARI at the Fall Home in Garden Show

NARI San Antonio — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:50:14 +0000

The San Antonio Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry was on display at the 2011 San Antonio Fall Home and Garden Show. Our booth was decorated in all pink this year because we teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure for our Tour of Remodeled Homes. Five dollars [...]

Protect Yourself Legally

NARI San Antonio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:23:40 +0000

There are many legal and protective measures you should take during a remodeling project. The best protective measure you can take is to always get everything in writing and keep a copy in your files. Every time an agreement is made, you should have a written confirmation. This means a contract at the beginning and [...]

SBA Loans for Homeowners

NARI San Antonio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:23:02 +0000

When disaster strikes, who helps communities pick up the pieces and rebuild? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a major role in assisting individuals and businesses after hurricanes, civil disturbances, earthquakes, floods, fires and other catastrophes. Don’t let the name confuse you—the SBA disaster loans are not for small businesses only. They help homeowners, [...]

Cash or Credit?

NARI San Antonio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:22:47 +0000

Your home is most likely your largest single asset. Home improvements enhance that investment—which is smart thinking. What is not smart, however, is that many homeowners neglect to consider how paying for that home improvement is going to affect their other investments outside of the home.

Let’s take cash for instance. When you [...]

Budget Busters

NARI San Antonio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:22:11 +0000

There are two main reasons for busted budgets: changes and “whileyas” (that handy little phrase that often spills out of a homeowner’s mouth, “While you’re here, could you just…”).

Here is how to handle both:

Determine how changes will be handled before the project starts and include the procedure in the contract. This will help [...]

Maintaining Your Budget

NARI San Antonio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:21:46 +0000

Keep the cost of your remodeling project in perspective. According to the American Homeowners Foundation, moving to a new home typically costs 8-10 percent of the current value of your home. On a $150,000 home, this cost is $12,000-$15,000; this is simply what it will cost to move. This is a good base figure for [...]

Whose Money to Use

NARI San Antonio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:21:07 +0000

Types of Financing Available

There are many ways to obtain financing for your home improvement project. Here are just a few (in order of popularity):

Home Equity Loans
These are the most popular loans for home remodeling. They are tied to the equity in your home and may be tax deductible. Most are available [...]

KM Builders Named NARI 2011 Regional Contractor of the Year

NARI San Antonio — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 02:35:47 +0000

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KM Builders
7915 Mainland Drive, Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78250
Telephone: 210-680-5626
Fax: 210-680-5625
www.kmbuilders1.com

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KM Builders Named NARI 2011 Regional Contractor of the Year

San Antonio, TX, January 31, 2011—The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named KM [...]