- Rising prices make improvements look like better investments, as a greater percentage of the cost will be recouped in any sale. In markets with rapidly rising prices, it is not unreasonable for the homeowner to expect to eventually recoup the full cost or more of an improvement project.

The aging housing stock also contributes significantly to remodeling projects. Currently at an average of 32 years and rising, a greater need for maintenance, repairs and the opportunity for more (and more expensive) improvements will continue.

The NAHB Remodelors Council represents the 14,000 remodeling industry members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Founded in 1982, the Council provides information, education and designation programs to improve the business and construction expertise of its members and to enhance the professional image of the industry. "Remodelor" is the trademarked identifier of NAHB members active in the remodeling industry. The Council's membership incorporates 160 local councils in 43 states.

The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 220,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry," NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the more than 1.93 million new housing units projected for 2005, making housing one of the largest engines of economic growth in the country.

On the local level, the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia serves builders in Fayette, Coweta, Spalding, Meriwether, Heard, Pike, Upson, Lamar, Butts and Jasper counties. More information about the group can be obtained by calling Sandy Boda, executive officer, at the association office. The number is 770-716-7109.

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