An Architect at Home http://www.brenpag.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:54:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.brenpag.com/141-the-new-lending-reality-strategies-for-leveraging-home-equity With the economy in recovery, homeowner confidence is returning and we are seeing a marked increase in remodeling activity. But many homeowners are surprised to find that, even with excellent credit scores and solid incomes, financing options for a major remodeling project are much more limited now. Before the recession, lenders routinely approved loans based upon the projected value of what a home would be worth after remodeling. No more; that lending practice is dead and not likely to returRead More... Dean Brenneman Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100 Washington, DC Virginia Residential Builder Residential Architect Renovate Remodeling Solutions Remodeling Services Remodel in Phases Remodel Potomac Northwest DC Montgomery County Master Builders Master Builder Master Architects Maryland Home Renovations Home Remodeling District of Columbia Design Build Design Construction Services Chevy Chase Builder Bethesda Architectural Services Architect http://www.brenpag.com/77-they-sure-dona-t-build-them-like-that-anymorea <p>THEY DON'T BUILD THEM LIKE THAT ANYMORE!</p><p>I love that phrase.&nbsp; It usually&nbsp;escapes from a new client, when we are touring another client's&nbsp;just-finished renovation.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sometimes&nbsp;we're&nbsp;admiring&nbsp;an exquisitely crafted stair railing or mantelpiece.&nbsp; Or it might be a lovely paneled portal or a fabulous cast iron grille.&nbsp; My personal favorite&nbsp;was a pocket-screen-door, that disappeared into the wall, next to a front door.&nbsp; In each case,Read More... Dean Brenneman Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100 Roman Grille Residential Builder Residential Architect Renovate Remodeling Solutions Remodeling Services Potomac New-Old House Montgomery County McLean Master Builders Master Builder Master Architects Maryland Iron Railing In House Building Home Renovations Home Remodeling Green Remodeling Green Building District of Columbia Design Build Construction Services Chevy Chase Bethesda Award Winner Architect Arlington Architectural Solutions Architectural Services Architectural Detail Architect