The National Association of Realtors released their Home Affordability Index announcing 2012 as a record year for favorable housing affordability conditions and 2013 as ideal for home buyers with with the means to gain a loan. Destiny Homes, a Minneapolis luxury home builder comments on the findings and why Minneapolis luxury home sales finished the year so high.

Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) January 10, 2013

According to a CNN Money article titled "Luxury home sales soared in final months of 2012", sales of homes valued at $1 million or more spiked 51% in November compared with a year earlier. "All told, a high-earner would pay $88,000 less in taxes if they made a $1 million profit on their home in 2012 rather than in 2013".

Destiny Homes owner Butch Sprenger summed up 2012: "We are seeing the return of the move-up homeowner. With the increase in home equities that the Minneapolis housing markets is experiencing, and home prices recovering, more and homeowners realize that now may be their greatest opportunity to build a new home to a lifestyle they always wanted, or take on a major home renovation. Sometimes new home buyers find it hard to comprehend that home values in one area of the country is not the same as home values in another part of the real estate housing market".

With the Housing Affordability Index positive outlook, home buyers are able to stay well within their means with interest rates so low, making it a perfect time to build or buy a luxury home. "Although 2012 was highest on record, the excessively tight underwriting precluded many would-be homebuyers from locking-in generational low interest rates. Rising home prices and a gradual uptrend in mortgage interest rates will offset improvements in family income, but 2013 likely will be the third best on record in terms of household buying power. A window of opportunity remains open for buyers who can qualify for a mortgage," comments Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist.

With the Minneapolis housing market having one of the nation's best Housing Affordability Indexes, Destiny Homes finds clients maximizing home investments and preferring a luxury residential home of quality new construction including the following lavish home features:

1) Luxury Surface Finishes:

A distinguishing luxury home currently uses lavish special techniques for wall finishes, floor finishes and wood beamed ceilings or special paint finishes on the ceiling.

2) Home Spas And Infinity pools:

These seemingly endless pools are often being combined with a fire feature such as standing urns that reflects on the water at night. Use of high quality stone on interior home spas requires expertise skills and careful custom custom cutting for stunning and lavish results.

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The guest bathroom was too big and the master bath too small. There was no bathroom on the bottom level of the house, leaving anyone entering with muddy feet from the yard with a long, carpeted trek to the powder room.

The Lake Stevens couple decided to overhaul both bathrooms and add a third. And here's the kicker: They wanted the rooms to be beautiful and one-of-a-kind while still keeping the budget in check.

The result is -- there's no other way to describe it -- cool. Take the new bathroom downstairs. The door is opaque glass embellished with a red-leafed maple tree design, a $75 find on Craigslist.

Inside, the walls are painted a color called "Iguana" (it's perky, not dark), the shower is shaped like a half-circle and the floor is stained concrete with a drain for easy cleaning. It's a functional room that still manages to be fun and funky.

The project designer, Kelly DuByne of Distinctive Interior Designs, provided some tips on how to accomplish your own bathroom remodel without breaking the bank. DuByne worked closely with Darcy Mertz Design on the project.

Use remnant pieces for flooring and countertops. Flooring and countertop companies generally order these materials in large amounts, and they are often willing to get rid of the extra from various projects at a reduced price.

Even high-end products can sometimes be found for a song. DuByne suggests calling businesses that sell these products and asking.

Reuse the same mirror but frame with wood or trim pieces for an updated look. And here's another idea: In this project, DuByne used second-hand mirrors with personality.

Use prebuilt cabinets and change up the look with some fresh paint. In the downstairs bathroom, DuByne used an inexpensive cabinet from a big box store for the sink. You wouldn't even recognize it with the fresh coat of Berry Chili Beans paint -- sorta reddish pink. That allowed the homeowner to splurge on custom cabinets for the two upstairs bathrooms.

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Great Day Improvements, LLC, intends to manufacture and offer Stanek brand windows as part of its comprehensive line of high quality home improvement products.

Macedonia, Ohio (PRWEB) January 10, 2013

Great Day Improvements, a nationally recognized residential and commercial remodeler headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio, intends to manufacture and offer Stanek brand windows as part of its comprehensive line of high quality home improvement products.

Steve White, Managing Partner of the company, said, This is one of several initiatives weve executed to transform and expand Great Day Improvements into a one-stop home improvement company for our customers. The Stanek brand has been in existence for 60 years and in terms of quality, it is an excellent complement to our legendary Patio Enclosures brand. Mr. White added, We are excited about the continued growth of our organization and the additional product offering we will be able to extend to our customers.

Last year Great Day Improvements acquired SoftWall Finishing Systems, manufacturer of an acoustically-efficient panelized interior wall finishing system for basements, home theaters, offices, media rooms and bedrooms.

About Great Day Improvements, LLC

Great Day Improvements, LLC is a residential and commercial remodeler that offers a portfolio of home improvement solutions including: Patio Enclosures brand screen rooms, sunrooms, solariums, room additions, design and build construction and EasyRoom DIY sunroom kits; SoftWall Finishing Systems acoustically-efficient interior panelized wall finishing system for basements, home theaters, offices, media rooms and bedrooms; Backyard solutions including awnings, patio covers, decks, railing and fencing; Hardscape solutions including decorative concrete, stamped concrete, patio pavers, concrete overlays, driveway and sidewalk installation and Stanek energy savings solutions including replacement windows, doors, insulation, radiant barriers, solar shades, window film, siding and roofing. Great Day Improvements operates across 28 states, is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has serviced over 250,000 customers nationwide. For additional information, visit http://www.greatdayimprovements.com.

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CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Jan 10, 2013) - Chicago home remodeling and replacement windows contractors Best Windows, Inc. is pleased to announce a revision of The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, which has retroactively renewed the non-business energy property tax credit for energy-efficient windows installed in 2012, as well as those installed throughout 2013, for homeowners who install specific energy-efficient improvements to their principal residences in the United States.

The amount of the tax credit is still 10 percent of the cost of building improvements, not including labor costs, with a cap of $200 for exterior windows, including storm windows and skylights. Windows must have the expectation of lasting at least five years, which a two-year warranty will appropriately demonstrate. If the windows have been replaced in conjunction with new patio doors, the homeowner can receive up to $500.

To receive the credit, homeowners who have updated their Chicago windows with eligible energy-efficient windows, storm windows, skylights, and patio doors will be required to file IRS Form 5695 (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdf) with their taxes. Additionally, they will need to keep receipts or other documentation proving that they made the improvements, as well as a copy of the manufacturer's certification.

Best Windows, Inc. is a highly-respected Chicago contracting company, specializing in windows, home remodeling, roofing, siding, decks, and patios. Best Windows, Inc. has received the Better Business Bureau's A+ rating with zero complaints and over 15,000 windows installed, as well as Angie's List's Super Service award for both 2011 and 2012.

Best Windows is the largest Illinois dealer of energy-efficient and tax-credit eligible Serious Windows, using Serious Windows for 90% of their Chicago replacement windows jobs. They have been named Serious Windows' dealer of the year for the past three years.

Customers seeking energy-efficient, tax-credit eligible Serious Windows and patio doors are encouraged to contact Best Windows, Inc., where they deal directly with owner John Wrzesinski for a free, no-pressure or "tonight only" pricing estimate.

For more information, visit http://BestWindows.net

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