2 Reasons to Dump Your Grandmother’s Gas Space Heater
I remember my Grandmother’s kitchen (and her family room and her bathroom and her bedroom)!! She would say, “Come on in son and stand by the heater, you look cold!” I also remember another feature about her house. Her windows fogged up and dripped water during the winter months. With names like “Mr Heater” and “Empire Comfort” […]
Life’s Soup Bowl All Boils Down to Trust
In early November-2013, in Las Vegas, NV, there’s a student competition underway. The ad goes something like this: ABC’s Construction Management Competition (CMC) is a hallmark competition that promotes careers in construction management.  In addition to providing a significant learning opportunity, the competition fosters an environment that will bring out the best in each team; encourage dialogue among […]
3 DIY Repairs Homeowners Should Leave to the Pros
Do-it-yourself repairs are certainly not new. Home and garden shows and networks (HGTV) have glamorized being handy. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, however, in effort to save money, the DYI option could backfire.
203(k) Loan Roles and Responsibility Chart
There are many players on the 203(k) Team. Browse the chart below and see what task each member is responsible for. Note that the two main team members (ones with the most responsibility) are the Lender and the Client (they have the most X marks in each type loan). Also note that the Consultant’s role […]
5 Most Important Elements of the FHA 203(k) Bid (video)
Would you order a pizza without naming the toppings? Would you plan a trip without a road map (or at least an iPhone with a mapping feature)? Would you remodel your home and allow the contractor to make choose the design? If you’re considering working with the FHA 203(k) Loan there are 5 important elements […]