Shopping new constructions is similar to buying a car. The dealer attracts you with a low advertised price, but when you get there you find it’s a stripped-down model. The salesperson then pressures you to upgrade with features no buyer can live without. Read more
Archive for Renovation
Tips on Buying New Construction
Of course, not all home buyers want to become fixer-upper mavens or even like the idea of moving into a home that has previously been occupied. These buyers prefer to start fresh with new construction and the latest floor plans. Read more
Let’s Shopping for Fixer-Uppers (2)
For instance, Ron and Ellen went the fixer-upper route when searching for their first home. For several months they had been seriously looking in an area near a small college when a Realtor told them about a new listing. Read more
Let’s Shopping for Fixer-Uppers
Sometimes home buyers want to find a fixer-upper and they are willing to build sweat equity. Indeed, buying a run-down house and fixing it up as a way to get in on the cheap is a dream of many. It can happen successfully, but bear in mind that the waters are shark infested. Read more
Renovation and Allergies
As people age, they tend to develop allergies or reduced tolerance to chemicals that they probably didn’t even notice when they were younger. My wife is one of those people, and that has made me very careful about performing certain tasks around her, as well as ensuring that the contractors and repair people we employ take those precautions, too. Read more