by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jul 3, 2020 | Home Ownership
In a survey conducted between January and March of 2020 of more than 87,000 homeowners by Houzz, renovations remain a popular activity, particularly among older age groups. Baby boomers accounted for more than half of owners who renovated in 2019. Gen Xers (ages 40 to...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 1, 2020 | Home Ownership, Preparing a Home for Sale
Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report contains an analysis of how much the estimated cost of certain remodeling projects will be recovered upon sale. For the Mountain region of which Arizona is a part, a minor, midrange kitchen remodel is one of the best return...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Oct 19, 2019 | Home Ownership
In Part 1 (https://tinyurl.com/yyzlf5qf) I discussed checking that the contractor has injury, property damage, workers’ compensation and liability insurance. I also suggested purchasing builder’s risk insurance. Another option is completed operations...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Aug 6, 2019 | Home Ownership, Renters and Renting
Part 3. The disclosure part of the lead removal rules (see part 1 and 2 for the other guidelines) requires that an EPA booklet entitled “The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right” be supplied. This document must be supplied before the work is done if...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 4, 2019 | Home Ownership
If you buy and fix up older homes to sell or hold as a rental, you may be subject to lead disclosure and remediation requirements. Many people are familiar with the lead paint disclosures, which are required upon sale or rental where the property was built before...