A deck provides an outdoor space to relax and socialize. As a home owner, you should consider investing in a new deck if your outdoor space needs a refresh. A wood deck with an average construction cost of $17,051 has an estimated resale value of $8,553, which garners a healthy 50.2% percent in recouped costs, […]
How to Plan for a Deck Remodel
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerA deck provides an outdoor space to relax and socialize. As a home owner, you should consider investing in a new deck if your outdoor space needs a refresh. A wood deck with an average construction cost of $17,051 has an estimated resale value of $8,553, which garners a healthy 50.2% percent in recouped costs, […]
Five Simple Ways to Capture the Essence of Minimalist Design
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerSpring is synonymous with home cleaning, but what about summertime? Home owners can use the long days, usually bright and full of sunlight, to redesign their living space. There are countless ways to approach a home design refresh. “Less is more” minimalism is a design trend that can help homes look nice with minimal intervention. […]
How to Spend Your Golden Years Safely at Home
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerHome owners are increasingly interested in living out their golden years in their own home. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), more than three-fourths of remodelers (76%) indicated that requests for aging-in-place features have significantly or somewhat increased over the past five years. The “age in place” approach affords home owners the […]
Simple Ways to Transform Your Home Office
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerIs working for home a trend, or is it here to stay? According to a recent nationwide poll by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 30% of American adults work from home at least two days a week. In response, home owners are seizing the opportunity to reorganize their space to make a home […]
Homeownership Rates Increase Across Generations
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerAs the home building industry celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, new data shows that homeownership rates among adults in all age groups increased over the last year. The Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS) reported the U.S. homeownership rate at 66% in the first quarter of 2023, amid a persistently tight housing supply. A […]
Residential Construction Offers High Paying Career Paths
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerCareers in residential construction are rewarding professionally and financially. Skilled trades such as carpentry or plumbing do not require a four-year degree. In addition, many skills tradespeople do not have to wait to complete training to start earning income. Apprentice opportunities in the skilled trades allow students can earn while they learn. Once training is […]
Guide to Buying or Building a Home
/in BASCO /by Executive OfficerIf you are thinking of buying or building a new home, you must pay close attention to many details to ensure that you find or design one that will suit your needs and preferences. Before you start shopping or designing, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and […]