CUSTOM HOME BUILDING – PART 8: DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CONTRACT
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING - PART 8: DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CONTRACT YOU ARE ENTERING INTO In residential construction there are typically two different types of contracts with builders - fixed price (sometimes also called “lump [...]
Housing and Construction Defects Law
Housing and Construction Defects Law Purchasing a new home is usually the costliest long-term investment a person will make during their lifetime. Therefore, it’s vital that you know when you can seek out legal action [...]
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING – STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING - PART 7 STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE Most construction contracts indicate that if a change occurs after the initial contract is signed the owner and contractor will sign a [...]
Construction defect laws FAQ
Construction defect laws FAQ We often find that people are a little confused when it comes to construction defect laws. The common feeling amongst our clients is that everything reads like small print; in other [...]
WHAT IS A DRAW SCHEDULE, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
WHAT IS A DRAW SCHEDULE, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? In many custom projects the draw schedule governs when your builder will receive a certain sum of money, generally called a “draw”, at various stages [...]
San Antonio Hail Stats
San Antonio Hail Stats Tuesday night's hailstorm on the 12th of April was pretty devastating. For San Antonio residents, this is not the first time they have experienced severe weather conditions. In 2001, a storm [...]