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HOUSTON -- Crawford Renovation (CR) launched www.crghomes.com today, giving homeowners immediate answers to industry questions on subjects from choosing a professional remodeler to understanding the importance of design/build. The site was designed to be both user-friendly and visually appealing

HOUSTON -- Crawford Renovation (CR) launched www.crghomes.com today, giving homeowners immediate answers to industry questions on subjects from choosing a professional remodeler to understanding the importance of design/build. The site was designed

to be both user-friendly and visually appealing to both current and prospective clients.

"We are very excited to launch this new Internet initiative," said Ben Crawford, president of Crawford Renovation. "By coinciding the launch of the site with our first-ever direct mail campaign, we're allowing prospective clients to better understand our product offering while at the same time providing an educational and marketing venue to both our current and future clients. And with mortgage rates continuing to hover at historic lows, and the housing stock in our core market continuing to age, there couldn't have been a better time to introduce this comprehensive tool for homeowners."

The new Web site offers robust content and intuitive navigation to assist homeowners, including a section that specifically addresses the benefits of the design/build process with benefits that include:

--Fosters a true partnership between the builder and client

--Maximize clients' peace of mind during the course of the project

--Potentially save clients thousands of dollars in the design/development stages

--Save money during the course of the project

--Help clients reach their desired goals without making disappointing compromises during the course of the project

--Creates a more rewarding and successful project

--Puts everything in writing and leaves nothing to chance

Homeowners, real estate agents and members of the media also have access to extensive project information in addition to the latest industry news, tips and trends, and project information.

About Crawford Renovation

Crawford Renovation (CR) is an award-winning, full-service residential Design/Build remodeling company. CR offers a complete array of Design/Build services including: licensed architectural design, interior design and construction project management services. Whether designing a new kitchen, new addition or whole-house renovation, Crawford Renovation can assist you with all phases of the Design/Build remodeling process. Crawford Renovation is owned and operated by Ben Crawford, who is a nationally recognized Graduate Master Builder and Certified Graduate Remodelor for the National Association of Home Builders. He is a member of the Greater Houston Builders Associations Remodelor's Council, and a participating member of the Houston-area Better Business Bureau.

to both current and prospective clients.

"We are very excited to launch this new Internet initiative," said Ben Crawford, president of Crawford Renovation. "By coinciding the launch of the site with our first-ever direct mail campaign, we're allowing prospective clients to better understand our product offering while at the same time providing an educational and marketing venue to both our current and future clients. And with mortgage rates continuing to hover at historic lows, and the housing stock in our core market continuing to age, there couldn't have been a better time to introduce this comprehensive tool for homeowners."

The new Web site offers robust content and intuitive navigation to assist homeowners, including a section that specifically addresses the benefits of the design/build process with benefits that include:

--Fosters a true partnership between the builder and client

--Maximize clients' peace of mind during the course of the project

--Potentially save clients thousands of dollars in the design/development stages

--Save money during the course of the project

--Help clients reach their desired goals without making disappointing compromises during the course of the project

--Creates a more rewarding and successful project

--Puts everything in writing and leaves nothing to chance

Homeowners, real estate agents and members of the media also have access to extensive project information in addition to the latest industry news, tips and trends, and project information.

About Crawford Renovation

Crawford Renovation (CR) is an award-winning, full-service residential Design/Build remodeling company. CR offers a complete array of Design/Build services including: licensed architectural design, interior design and construction project management services. Whether designing a new kitchen, new addition or whole-house renovation, Crawford Renovation can assist you with all phases of the Design/Build remodeling process. Crawford Renovation is owned and operated by Ben Crawford, who is a nationally recognized Graduate Master Builder and Certified Graduate Remodelor for the National Association of Home Builders. He is a member of the Greater Houston Builders Associations Remodelor's Council, and a participating member of the Houston-area Better Business Bureau.

Most recently, Crawford Renovation won the prestigious 2004 PRISM award for the Best Remodeling Design of the Year. To learn more about Crawford Renovation, please contact Phae Emert, Vice President of Marketing at 713-463-8600.

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