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Seven year anniversary giveaways start November 16, 2009!

urbanreferrals — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:26:54 +0000

Check our blog each morning at 9am EST to see what you can win!

Giveaways will begin November 16, 2009 and continue each day, for 7 days, in celebration of Urban Referrals’ anniversary!

Many thanks to our wonderful consumer and contractor clients for allowing us to provide you with our service over the past seven years. We look forward to continuing to connecting reliable home improvement companies with consumers who take pride in their homes.

Happy Remodeling!

Marla

Preparing for your meeting with a Remodeling Company

urbanreferrals — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:53:34 +0000

Happy Monday everyone!

I feel it’s critical to educate our customers and others about ways to prepare for meetings with home improvement companies so the process is pleasant not stressful. Of course, as in all relationships, open communication is the key to success.

Some suggestions on topics to discuss with companies during your first conversation and/or meeting:

• A convenient time for all decision makers to meet with the contractor.
• If you have a deadline or a time specific time frame for the completion of the job – i.e. having a baby, selling your home, having a graduation party, getting married, etc.
• Do you need a ballpark idea of what the project will cost so you can determine how you will pay for the project or if you have a budget.
• If you live in a historical neighborhood.

I would welcome any additional suggestions from contractors or consumers to add to this list. Urban Referrals is in business to make the process of connecting consumers and contractors as stress free and pleasant as possible.

Thank you -
Marla

www.urbanreferrals.com

Homeowners, now is the best time for a home remodeling project!

urbanreferrals — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:16:54 +0000

The economic slow down, high gas prices, financial crisis – all of this inevitably effects the home remodeling industry. The good thing is that homeowners can benefit from that!

Homeowners with positive equity should consider a home improvement project right now!

Many home improvement suppliers will mark down their prices and in turn, the contractors purchase materials at lower prices. Thus, lower prices are passed to the homeowners. In addition, there is an added benefit of contractor availability and a quick response to the homeowner’s needs. The benefits of a home improvement project today can include not only savings on cost but can add value to your home.

While a few months ago some home remodeling projects seamed like a dream, now they are an easy and affordable decision.