Custom Homebuilding – Part 2
Consider hiring your own stage inspector(s). You may have little protection from lender-driven and governmental (i.e. permitting) inspections. The lender's inspector most probably will not be conducting quality control inspections, and instead most probably will [...]
Minimizing the chance that your “dream” custom home doesn’t turn into a “nightmare” – Part 1
Many of you may be considering building your dream custom home. I have represented many individuals that unfortunately have had difficulty with this process. I will be providing information on a continuing blog basis concerning [...]
Considering Buying a Home That Has Had Foundation Repair?
Some of you may be considering purchasing a home with prior foundation repairs. The seller or one or more real estate agents may tout the “lifetime” warranty provided by the foundation repair contractor as your [...]
How important are the characteristics of the soil on your lot to the success of your foundation?
Improperly Designed Foundations Before actual construction commences, builders/developers typically hire geotechnical engineering firms to analyze the characteristics of the soil in a particular area or subdivision. The geotechnical engineer analyzes the characteristics and sufficiency of [...]
What does “bonded and insured” really mean?
How many times have you seen or heard the phrase that a contractor/remodeler is “bonded and insured”? Probably plenty. But what does this phrase really mean? Usually, it is used to make you, the potential [...]
Preserve the Evidence
If you are experiencing problems with your home or other structures that you may own, remember that seeing is believing! At some point in the process the visual evidence of damage (cracks, water damaged materials, [...]