{"id":9992,"date":"2026-09-20T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisamillerpllc.com\/staging\/?p=9992"},"modified":"2026-09-20T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T23:00:00","slug":"phoenix-home-remodeling-reports-a-2-1-change-order-rate-on-interior-remodels-well-below-the-20-to-32-industry-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lisamillerpllc.com\/staging\/phoenix-home-remodeling-reports-a-2-1-change-order-rate-on-interior-remodels-well-below-the-20-to-32-industry-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Home Remodeling Reports a 2.1% Change Order Rate on Interior Remodels, Well Below the 20% to 32% Industry Range"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One thing I always emphasize with my clients is the value of clarity and preparation when investing in real estate, whether you\u2019re buying, selling, or renovating. Here in Phoenix, a local remodeling contractor recently achieved a 2.1% change order rate for interior remodels\u2014significantly lower than the industry average of 20% to 32%. This kind of result doesn\u2019t happen by accident. By prioritizing detailed planning, careful material selection, and even using 3D visualization tools before construction begins, they\u2019ve managed to limit surprises and keep costs under control. For homeowners and investors alike, this level of diligence offers peace of mind\u2014and it\u2019s a great reminder of how thorough planning up front can protect your investment and help you move toward your long-term financial goals with confidence.<\/p>\n

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One thing I always emphasize with my clients is the value of clarity and preparation when investing in real estate, whether you\u2019re buying, selling, or renovating. Here in Phoenix, a local remodeling contractor recently achieved a 2.1% change order rate for interior remodels\u2014significantly lower than the industry average of 20% to 32%. This kind of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9993,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paOTA9-2Ba","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":8467,"url":"https:\/\/lisamillerpllc.com\/staging\/metro-phoenix-housing-market-gains-momentum-as-sales-increase\/","url_meta":{"origin":9992,"position":0},"title":"Metro Phoenix housing market gains momentum as sales increase","author":"admin","date":"June 10, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Metro Phoenix housing sales rose 4.1% year-over-year, with new listings up 15.4%, though pending sales fell 7%, indicating buyer caution. 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