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Show Remodeling on the rise in Utah County tions and improvements. Professional remodeling switched into higher gear at the end of 2002 as residential property owners started significant addi The 2002 statistics on city building permits are in and they clearly show a rise in remodeling activity in Utah County. Just the opposite hap-pen- ed in the national scene as remodelers reported a fairly weak amount of activity near the end of what was a very strong year for .home improvements. Some of the national decline was undoubtedly due to owner's decisions to delay property improvements in light of economic jitters. However, it's not unusual for fewer remodeling jobs to be get- David A. Lewis was built around 1970, and it's hard for a home not to show it's age. Housing turnover also serves as a ting underway in the winter months and during the holidays. What's encouraging is the vast " I ' y''' x majority of remodelers surveyed for the Builders Remodeling Market Index are expecting solid dollar volumes and profit margins in 2003. Though remodelers in all four regions of the country saw less business in the final quarter of 2002 than they.did in the previous quarter, remodel- J potent stimulant to remodeling. Many remodeling contractors add features to homes that make them more energy efficient and "environmentally conscious." They can, for instance, install energy-savin- g glass windows and skylights. Some are adding solar panels on rooftops. A gopd remodel job can help homeowners preserve their environ- ers in the southern and western regions were slightly busier at the end of 2002 than at the end of , . ment, If you're considering a this stat. ... . change, but want to stay ' ' 1 The put in your existing Mowing table' sows the remodeling home, try remodeling. activity in Utah County: ; Contractors can perform ' miracles. You will feel Utah County like you have a new Remodeling Report 211 Permits issued house, but you won't have 1990 472 Permits issued to leave your friends or 1995 2000 518 Permits issued all the conveniences of 2001. The Provo-Orearea was no exception to m K K. 1 '.VI I .. Follow the signsto life atthetop. -2001 - 583 Permits issued 2002 - 613 Permits issued (UN(RE$T MOUNTAIN-SKY-HO- ME Can a community have a pulse? When you visit SunCrest, youll feel it. Among homes spread along peak tops and valleys, youli find that people are drawn together at parks, a natural amphitheater, sports fields, and even an pond during the winter. Not to mention miles of trails on over 1,900 acres of planned natural open space.That's because SunCrest is creating places with and energy all around. Places that give the community its heart and identity make you want to call it home. ice-skati- A SMUteClr Gold Medallion Homes 1 Piwo nana Deerlldge The Folate at Oak Vtota M Bedrooms From the $170$210t From the 0)01)5459800 (801)576-113- Custom Homes From the $400s-$90Home ates also available Richmond American Borne (801) From the $1804270 (801)5720477 $260s-400-s 3--5 Bedrooms From the 260s-$35(801) 5763678 : David A, Lewis 2003 President of Utah Valley Home Builders . Association fiWBV nrn ones IKCOrJE PROPERTIES PROVO 2bdlba all brick Great rental area. Fenced backyard fireplaces $283,900. Randy Loveless 860-885-4 Osmond RE PROVO Home with accessory apt. 2bd, lba up, lbd, lba down. A must see at $149,900! Nice back yard with shop & 4 0 garage. Call Randy Loveless Osmond RE. OREM All brick New cab. & carpets in 2 units. $277,000. Call Randy Loveless 4 Osmond RE. 224-820- 0. : 553-930- Contact the Utah Valley Home Builders Association for a listing of professional remodelers to lead you through the process, www.uvhba.com or call The largest activity was in Provo with 104 per- - " mits issued in 2002, followed by Lehi with 89 and Orem with 73. The activity in remodeling also is fueled by the growing age of the nation's housing stock, which numbers 119 million housing units. The typical American home . Coostroctioa XentexHomes 35 Bedrooms II J8J tod Sons your old neighborhood. 0 8uacre8t.com 860-885- 224-820- x. fncaiutitmmmibfiUttdmffwihwiltnahix.PftSISM 860-885- 224-820- 0. |
