May 14, 2011 | posted by: Kevin Minne
Return on investment
In the very recent past when people thought about investing in redesign and remodeling of their living or work space they wanted to know how the upgrade would affect resale value of the property. Now that real estate prices have fallen many people cannot see how investing in redesign and remodel could ever have a positive return. However, at Sun Homes we have always believed living and work spaces are for living and working not just for buying and selling. If we are investing to bring more family connection and unity or more entertainment and relaxation value to our homes it will pay off. Also, if we are investing in our work space to bring more inspiration, creativity and productivity it will pay off in many more ways than the selling price may reflect.
We believe that all people respond positively to beauty and functionality in their living and work spaces. Just like having the right tool for the job, having the right mix of elegance and functionality that matches our lifestyle and work practices will bring a much higher level of quality to our lives.
We humans are all influenced emotionally and psychologically by our senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. Just as the smell of autumn leaves or a picture of a favorite colorful vacation spot can elicit memories and emotions so can the right lighting accent of wall colors and textures or the beauty and functionality of an office or kitchen.
This then is proof that investing in the beauty and functionality of our surroundings will have a positive return on that investment.
Thanks for listening!
Kevin Minne
President Sun Homes Inc.
Categories: Residential Commercial Green Building New Projects
April 30, 2011 | posted by: Kevin Minne
Buying value not price!
Have you ever heard the saying, "you get what you pay for" or "the cheapest isn't the best" and how about "if you pay peanuts you are likely to get monkeys"? Most of us have heard some of these quotes so why is it so hard for all of us not to get caught up in the price thinking it is the best indicator of value?
Maybe we look at price because it is the easiest. At least some of us are a little lazy when it comes to doing our home work. So, rather than look at the differences in the company, it's crew and it's services we look at the product and the price and think it is all the same in the end. But it is not!
It is a lot harder to find out how well trained and conscientious a company's crews are or if they have a really good follow up with customers and product warranties, or if they really are meeting or exceeding building codes and safe work practices. How can the homeowner know when building permits should be pulled and what the advantage of one building material is over another? For most people the building industry is not their profession and not knowing the details will make it more difficult to determine value over price.
However, there is hope! Just spending some time and discussion with your contractor on the above mentioned issues will give you a much greater insight into the value and service that is included in the price. In the end you will be very glad you did because understanding those details will help establish measurable expectations for the entire project.
Thanks for listening,
Kevin Minne
President, Sun Homes Inc.
Categories: Residential Commercial New Projects
