So, where are the deals in real estate improvement and how can you take advantage of them? More than ever, we’re seeking the best deals in every situation. A great story of this deal seeking mentality is the creation of Groupon, a website that offers daily deals of up to 90% off. Groupon went from start up in 2009, to today, receiving over 40 million website visits a month simply because of great deals! We still want to live our lives, have fun, go to dinner, live in a nice house and do all the things we enjoyed before the economy turned; it’s just that we are a bit more conscious about what we are willing to pay for things like real estate improvement. Let’s work with the real estate opportunities - below are three positive deal-changers to consider when looking at home or real estate that needs improvement:
Minneapolis - Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 24, 2010 – 3BIDS, LLC (www.3-Bids.com) has announced a new competitive bidding service for home and business improvement projects that will save time and money. Twin Cities’ property owners can now work with one company to receive a minimum of three individual estimates from local competing contractors on roofing, siding, windows and energy efficiency projects. 3Bids is pioneering the “Improvement Advocacy” industry by connecting clients with local grants, loans, quality products and pre-screened contractors.
The City of Apple Valley has teamed up with Dakota Electric, CenterPoint Energy and the Center for Energy and Environment through grants from the Joyce Foundation and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to offer Apple Valley homeowners this full service residential energy program, be. (better energy) Apple Valley. The be. Apple Valley program is designed to help Apple Valley homeowners improve their homes by reducing their energy use and saving money at the same time.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents who first attend a free home energy workshop and then receive a home visit from the NEC or the Center for Energy and Environment can qualify for up to $650 in rebates for insulation, air sealing, and heating system improvements. Start with a workshop and end with the cash! Saint Paul residents can find a workshop listed below. Minneapolis residents visit