Expert Insights: Once I Choose a Contractor, What Items Should Be Covered in the Contract?
According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, a well-written contract should contain the following information: The contractor’s name,...
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Expert Insights: What Basic Services Can I Expect an Architect to Provide?
Most projects require a set of basic services. They are as follows: preliminary, or schematic, design; design development; preparation of...
Expert Insights: What Questions Should Be Asked of an Architect?
Ask questions that will give you a sense of the architect’s style, approach to design and methods of work. For...
Expert Insights: What Guidelines Should I Follow to Find a Contractor?
Always exercise caution and be comfortable and confident about your final decision. This means selecting a competent and reliable contractor...
Expert Insights: Who Should Be Called to the Project First, the Contractor or the Architect?
Opinions vary about which professional to call first. Some say the architect comes first because “you have to design it...
Expert Insights: What Are the Specific Responsibilities of the Contractor vs. the Architect?
Beyond having the architect create the design and the contractor implement it, both professionals have additional responsibilities. The contractor is...
Expert Insights: Should I Hire a Professional or Do the Job Myself?
It depends on the complexity of the project and your ability to do the job well yourself. Really consider whether...
Expert Insights: What Factors Should Determine Whether I Decide to Move or Remodel?
Your personal needs, preferences and finances are all factors. If you’ve lived in your home awhile and prefer to stay...
Expert Insights: What About Using an Unsecured Loan?
The interest rates on these loans are often higher than on secured loans and you generally will not be able...
Expert Insights: How Can I Finance Work Needed for Home Repairs?
According to the Millennial Housing Commission created by Congress, few lenders are willing to administer home improvement loans. Most prefer...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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