What people are saying about our service, recent press and company updates.
7 Home Improvements to Do This Year
02.02.2010
Dan Shapley
This is the year. If you've been sitting on home fixes, waiting for the right time, it's 2010. Lucrative federal tax incentives are set to expire at the end of 2010, meaning these projects will never be more affordable. The government will cover 30% of the costs, in most cases, and investments in energy efficiency generally pay for themselves over ...
Green Incentives For Property Managers
02.02.2010
Marc Courtenay in Green
There has never been a better time for creative ways to attract and retain the kind of residents you want to rent or lease your properties. Appealing to thoughtful, conscientious and responsible people is actually easier than you think. When I was a practicing counselor (I have an M.S. in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child C...
Tax Credits Extended
12.24.2009
Peter Anderson
Tax Credits ExtendedCongress has extended energy efficiency tax credits for most homeowners through the end of 2010, so if you’ve been looking to upgrade your water heater or windows and doors, you can probably still get a tax credit in the coming year. Some less common of the tax credits will be around all the way until 2016.Energy Tax Credits Ex...
Client Testimonials
09.28.2009
Recent Client Testimonials September 18, 2009 "Awesome staff, polite, informative & your (Innovative Bidding's) calls to see how things (were) progressing - 100%, All questions answered promptly." - K. McQuire September 19, 2009 "I was impressed with the personal service and attention I received. In the present state of electronic response ...
Don't Miss Out!
09.28.2009
Home Energy Resourse MN
The federal stimulus program is coming to your home. Don't miss out on free money. Project ReEnergize is a homeowner rebate program, designed to improve your home, save you energy and money, and create jobs in the Minnesota economy. To participate in the program and receive a rebate check, you must work with a Project ReEnergize trained and qualif...
Let Obama Help Pay for Home Upgrades
05.28.2009
AnnaMaria Andriotis, SmartMoney.com
Making energy-efficient home improvements will not only help cut your cooling costs this summer, but can also provide a sizable break on your tax bill come tax season. Thanks to the stimulus package, which passed in February, consumers can receive tax credits for up to 30% of the cost to make energy-efficiency improvements to their home, like addi...
Those willing to spend can find great deals
05.28.2009
By Julie Schmit, USA TODAY
ORINDA, Calif. — In this wooded, high-end suburb near San Francisco, Darien Destino isn't accustomed to getting deals from people who work on her house.
But the dour economy — which has hurt the home renovation business — has a silver lining for her and others with cash or strong home equity.
Destino and her husband, Don, recently had their 3,000...
Energy Conservation- It Starts at Home
04.22.2009
By Peter Miller; Photography by Tyrone Turner [National Geographic, March 2009]
Not long ago, my wife, PJ, and I tried a new diet—not to lose a little weight but to answer a nagging question about climate change. Scientists have reported recently that the world is heating up even faster than predicted only a few years ago, and that the consequences could be severe if we don't keep reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other...
Green - It's More than Just a Color
04.22.2009
Client Line- February 2009 issue
Volatile energy prices and environmental concerns are raising awareness of -and interest in- green technologies. Now, "going green" can also help reduce your taxes. The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008* includes many energy-related tax breaks for individuals and businesses. Solar Power- Since 2006, homeowners who installed qualified s...
Green House Effect
04.22.2009
James Glave, Published: November 2008 [ Updated: November 2008 ], Bestlifeonline.com
Eight easy upgrades that can shave thousands off your utility bill
Lighting Sensor Remember motion-based light switches? The idea seemed great. That is, until your schnauzer trotted through the house and turned on the lights in every room, defeating the whole purpose. The solution is the Leviton IPP15, which is turned on manually yet "sees" if yo...
A fresh start in 2009
02.05.2009
Michael McCutcheon, Sandra Paim, Katy Hollbacher, Darlene Jurow and George Heaton
A fresh start in 2009
By Michael McCutcheon, Sandra Paim, Katy Hollbacher, Darlene Jurow and George HeatonIt's a new year, and whether your hopes for 2009 include plans to remodel a room, make some home repairs or simply to clean up the clutter, our experts have some suggestions for making your house even more of a home. Basic home checks Michae...
Building Rage
12.11.2008
Joyce Wadler
Building Rage
By JOYCE WADLER
ADMIT it: You do not regard contractors as sensitive creatures. There are times you are not even sure they are quite human. They track all that dirt into your house. They seem unable to clean up after themselves after a day’s work. They are unaware that you have a life, a schedule.
But think about it: Has not a cont...
Green Your Holiday Gatherings
12.11.2008
Natural Build Home
Green your Holiday Gatherings!
This festive time of year gives us a great opportunity to add a little GREEN to our lives. Check out these great tips to make your season joyful for yourself and your planet.
Add organic and local foods to your holiday feasts. Support local family farmers who grow sustainable meat and produce. Not only does the...
Public Pool Compliance Deadline
12.11.2008
Association of Pool & Spa Professionals
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The compliance deadline for all public pools and spas to conform to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act) regarding suction entrapment is December 19, 2008. The VGB Act was signed into federal law on December 19, 2007, with the support of the Association of Pool & Spa Profes...
10 Tips On Getting The Best Return...
11.05.2008
SoundMoneyTips.com
10 Tips On Getting The Best Return On Home Improvements
The truth is that most home improvements don't increase the value of your house as much as they cost. If you are getting ready to move and want to make home improvements that actually increase the value of your house, check out the Home Sale Calculator at HomeGain. The calculator will help ...
CBI Eyes Zero Energy by 2030
11.05.2008
Efficient Windows Collaborative
Commercial Building Initiative Eyes Zero Energy by 2030
On August 5, 2008, David Rogers, the Department of Energy’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, announced DOE’s support for a Zero-Net Energy Commercial Buildings Initiative (CBI). This initiative had been authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 as ...
How To Successfully Hire A Contractor
11.05.2008
Natural Handyman.com
Hiring a contractor is quite simple in a logical sense and to that end many articles have been written on the subject. So with all the resources available, why is this still a hair-puller and why do so many people get into contractor-trouble every year? One reason is that many folks ignore the warnings, thinking that they don't apply to their sit...
Renting's Appeal Rises
11.05.2008
Aimee Blanchette, Star Tribune.
With steep house prices and rising interest rates, many prospective buyers are deciding that renting looks pretty good after all. Aimee Blanchette, Star Tribune.
With a baby on the way and the lease on their Golden Valley apartment expiring in June, Terry and Heidi Lange looked into buying their first house last December. They discovered that th...
Commercial Client Testimonial
06.19.2008
"Innovative Bidding's service is one I have and will continue to recommend to other Hotel Managers. Having them find me experienced and reliable contractors for my hotel's construction projects is well worth using their service…add to that the amount of time it saves me, that it's done at no cost, the convenience and their wonderful staff and it's...
Contractor Testimonial
06.19.2008
"When checking out other (similar) services, I was told about their fees. Their fees are paid whether you get the job or not which can run a small business out of business. Now we finally have a company, Innovative Bidding, who looks out for customers AND contractors best interests by only being paid after you get the job. Innovative Bidding is ...
2008 Contractor and Builder Guide
06.14.2008
Tahoe Daily Tribune
Innovative Bidding was featured in this year's edition of the South Lake Tahoe Contractor and Builder Guide.
Multifamily Pro and ApartmentProfessionals
03.06.2008
Innovative Bidding has struck a strategic partnership with MultifamilyPro.com and ApartmentProfessionals.com to provide consultative services to their clients.
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