BEAUFORT — The Carteret County Department of Social Services (DSS) announced this week limited funding available through its Housing and Home Improvement Program to assist individuals aged 60 and older with essential repairs and upgrades to their homes. This program is a lifeline for many seniors who lack the financial resources or physical ability to […]
Continue ReadingMost homeowners are planning to remodel at some point down the road, but not everyone will get their money’s worth in improved home value. Of all home improvement projects, the most popular are sparkling bathroom overhauls, according to newly released data from the Contractor Growth Network, followed by big-ticket kitchen and basement renovations. In some […]
Continue ReadingAccording to findings from a new survey by LendingTree, in the past year, 68% of homeowners started or completed home improvement projects, while 63% plan to start one in the next year. For the study, LendingTree surveyed nearly 2,200 US homeowners. As mortgage rates continue to linger above the 7% mark, the majority of homeowners […]
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