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Homeowners drive rising remodeling demand nationwide
The Philadelphia contractor Tamara Myers notes busy years as homeowners renovate kitchens baths and add room. Census data show 2000 remodeling spending rose 7 percent to 152.9 billion with quarterly gains and a trend toward discretionary projects as mortgage rates and home prices influence staying put and upgrading.
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Knight Ridder
Philadelphia
Tamara Myers
Myers
Myers Constructs
U.S. Census Bureau
Council
The
National Association of Home Builders
Census Bureau
Kermit Baker
Joint Center For Housing Studies
Harvard University
Baker
U.S
Gopal Ahluwahlra
American Express Co
Brad Thompson
American Express
Bob Levy