| It's no secret that the current housing market will | | | | increasingly spend more time at home. So the big |
| remain largely lethargic for an extended period of time. | | | | question is, why not make it a happier time then?! |
| People will continue to refrain from making big ticket | | | | As a general contractor in Orange County, CA, we've |
| purchases, which especially holds true for real | | | | been noticing that many home owners now prefer to |
| properties. This could spell unpleasant news for | | | | upgrade their homes and stay where they are. We |
| developers, but surprisingly, or may be not so | | | | are also noticing that the level of sophistication of |
| surprisingly if you really think about it, it will also create | | | | today's homeowner's tastes began to show a |
| ample opportunities for general contractors and | | | | dramatic change. Consumers started asking us for |
| renovators as homeowners will opt to expand or | | | | materials with more cosmetic appeal and extended |
| enhance the properties that they already own. | | | | longevity. They want to enjoy their homes now and |
| While property values stagnate along with the rest of | | | | also make sure that they put themselves ahead of the |
| the economy, people will move less often and will own | | | | crowd when it is finally time to sell. |
| their house for longer periods. They will also | | | | |