Financial Smarts – Part 1
Should you peruse the Sunday papers looking for the best deal or stop by your neighborhood bank to see their rates? Do you need a mortgage lender or a mortgage broker? When it comes to finding the right home financing plan, it’s really all about dollars and sense.
What About Storage?
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Excellence or Perfection?
How Many Bids Should I Get for My New Home?
I’m not advocating you only interview one or two builders, but I am suggesting you narrow your search down to one or two builders. When I know there are many builders competing for the same job (especially if the job doesn’t have a clear, defined focus), I decide to put my limited time and energy where I can be most effective.
Is Your Title Insurance Policy Up To Date?
Unveiling Our Debut: Living Stone Design + Build’s Luxury Home at The Cliffs
Living Stone Design + Build announces its inaugural luxury custom home in the northern mountains of South Carolina, a masterpiece set to unfold within The Cliffs at Mountain Park, marking a significant milestone for our team and inviting you to witness the seamless blend of nature’s beauty and architectural prowess.
Why You Shouldn’t Use Friends as Subcontractors
How Do You Avoid a Builder Scam?
How Do You Avoid a Builder Scam? Know the Signs to Watch Out For. Chose The Right Builder for your peace of mind. The Signs are Always There. We hear of new scams all the time. You can hardly pick up a newsp…
Eight Common Arguments Builders Have with Homeowners
The Terrible Truth About Building Beyond Your Means
How Long Does It Take to Build a New Custom Home?
Design Your Home With Resale in Mind
Surprises That Could Inflate Your Custom Home Cost
Interestingly, an allowance (or budget) can be your friend or it can be your worst enemy. Good, honest, quality builders may lose jobs to the competition because they establish a realistic allowance that truly reflects the scope of the entire job.
What Do Furnishings Cost And When Do I Need to Plan for Them?
Now, what do you do about furnishing this new dream home? The temptation is to use this as an opportunity to save money and use items you already own (but don’t love) or purchase new items based on price instead of substance.