by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 7, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Its said that over 50% of custom builds never get off the ground. The number one reason is that many people do not prepare a realistic, comprehensive budget. To avoid disappointments, early consultation with an experienced builder is essential. A competent builder is...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 22, 2017 | Home Ownership
When you have work done in Arizona, workers have a right to place liens on your property to protect their right to be paid. With residential property, only contractors with a contract with the owner have lien rights. But in commercial projects, it doesn’t matter if...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Apr 17, 2017 | Home Ownership
Did you know that plywood is not all the same? To pick the right sheet of plywood for your job, check how it is graded before you buy. Plywood sheets are designated by a pair of letters, which are the grades of each face, with the first being the exposed-face. If...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Feb 10, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
In Five Home Trends, I detailed likely buyer housing wants. Here are 5 more: 1. Wellness systems. Healthful features like lighting systems that utilize sunshine (such as clerestory windows and skylights), swimming pools without chlorine, and vegetable gardens. 2....
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 9, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
1. Open spaces. An open floor plan may feel like old hat, but use of this layout will accelerate in both condos and single-family homes. Eliminating walls and barriers provides greater access to the kitchen – the room most buyers feel is the most important space...
