One of our own wins NJBA award
Shore Area Businessman Named To NJBA Remodeler Hall of Fame
West Long Branch, NJ…Mark Elia, President of Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. has just been named by the New Jersey Builders Association to the Remodelers Hall of Fame. The award is presented by the NJBA to one recipient each year for longevity and distinguished service to the association and industry.
Mr. Elia is a graduate of Villanova University with a B.S. in Accounting. He’s been a member of the New Jersey Builders Association, Shore Chapter since 1987, and has been Vice Chair of their Remodelers Council for the past two years. He also sits on a committee for the National Association of Home Builders; the committee works to raise standards within the industry so that the public can more easily recognize reputable remodelers. In addition, Mr. Elia is a strong supporter of the local community and has held fundraisers for local Habit for Humanity chapter and the Monmouth County SPCA.
The Remodeler Hall of Fame award will be presented April 15, 2010 at the NJBA’s Awards Luncheon at the Atlantic Builders Convention in Atlantic City.
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. has been providing outstanding quality and service to homeowners since 1987, offering design + build services for all types of remodeling both interior and exterior. The company also offers energy audits and handyman services. Mark of Excellence Remodeling is an EPA certified Lead-safe Renovator, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Certified GREEN Professional, and an accredited Building Performance Institute contractor. For more information about Mark of Excellence Remodeling, visit www.markofexcellence.com or call 800-734-3737.
US Statistics On Remodeling Homes
Remodeling homes has always been big business. As we all know the sale of new homes has risen and fallen along with the wave of the economy, but home remodels have remained relatively steady. Although some consumers may choose to use less expensive materials or cut costs in other ways, the remodeling industry is strong. But that is not the only news on the remodeling front.Remodeling homes statistics:
- In reaction to the economic stimulus packages, federal tax credits, state and utility incentives, price reductions in some home products and materials, and overall lower bids from tradesmen and contractors the average cost of a remodel project is 20% less then it was just a few years ago.
- A recent survey of 5000 homeowners consider remodeling semi-annually. This is an increase of around 5% from previous years surveys.
- One of the unfortunate spots in the remodel world is a noted decline in the number of permits being requested which is down about 20% everywhere except the southwest region of the US. In this area there was actually an increase in permit requests.
- A large portion of projects being undertaken are in the form of repairs rather then a traditional remodeling homes upgrade. Some of this work includes repairs to roofs damaged by a hard winter.
- Respondents to the survey noted that they are concerned most with the cost of their project.
- Around 3/4 of those surveyed plan to use standard materials in the remodel project with the rest choosing either more expensive or less costly materials. Those on either end of the spectrum were equally split between the two.
- Nearly 90% of remodelers changed their project plans in response to economic conditions.
