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Trisha Blosser
Office & Marketing Manager
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A New Way to Add Color to your Home
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Zac Nafziger is an abstract artist working mainly in stained glass.
Since 1992, he has been creating show and commissioned works throughout
the Shenandoah Valley. He is able to create windows customized to fit almost any opening.
Zac's designs are guided by his surroundings,
sometimes based off colors, sometimes a simple line that determines the
next line that makes a shape.
Examples of his work can be viewed at:
Downtown Wine & Gourmet
EMU University Commons
For more info, contact Zac Nafziger at 540-421-0313 or visit www.znstainedglass.com
Info taken from Art Spring Online
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How to Hire a Professional Remodeler
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 The decision to hire a
home remodeler can be intimidating. Get the
tools and inside information to make the best choice. Your home is your biggest investment, and the best
way to protect it is by hiring an ethical, professional remodeler.
Let's get started!
Find a Professional
When you hire a
remodeler, you are buying a service rather than a product. The quality
of the service the remodeler provides will determine the quality of the
finished product and your satisfaction.
Get a List
The first step to hiring a professional is to identify candidates, and flipping through the Yellow Pages is not the ideal
method. Learn the best way to begin your search.
The Inside Scoop
Once you have your list of remodelers, how do you properly evaluate their credentials? Get the inside information on what to ask and look for in home contractors.
Evaluate References
You don't want to just question the remodeler, but also learn first
hand from the remodeler's current and former customers. Learn what to ask references.
Make the Decision
Now you've done your homework and it's time to choose. Get some final guidelines to evaluate your remodeler.
Contact us for a list of questions to ask your remodeler.
Venture Builders is a member of the Shenandoah Valley Home Builders Association, the National Association of Home Builders, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry because we value professionalism.
View the full article at nahb.org
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Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers
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 For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the tax credit does not have to be repaid.
The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000. The credit is available for homes closed on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. New construction homes qualify, but now is the time to get started to meet the deadline!
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