Are Permits Really Necessary?

So you need to have some electrical work done and you have a friend that knows someone that has done a bit of electrical work.  You have this person give you a price and he gives you a great price and you are excited to have the work done at a really low price.  You ask [...]

Beware of Home Improvement Financing Offers

Be wary of offers of financing that seem too good to be true.  If a contractor offers to arrange financing for your home repair project, take the time to look for financing yourself as well.  You may find better terms from your own bank or a regular lender.  Some shady contractors may try to get [...]

Home Repair Scams

Homeowners, beware of the following warning signs:

Offers of reduced pricing because the contractor is in the neighborhood for a limited time only

“Percentage off” reductions in pricing without stating what the original price is

No street address or published company name, just a post office box or cellular number

A refusal to give a written estimate or contract

Accepts [...]

Why Do Some Real Estate Agents Outsell Others 8 to 1?

They negotiate the best deals, list the best homes, have the biggest network of buyers looking for homes, and market properties more effectively, both on the web and off. That’s why people come back to them again and again. That’s why they sell more homes! They are proven winners – and people know it.
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Does Your Contractor Need to be Licensed?

The short answer is Yes!! Ask your contractor if he/she is licensed. If your project will be a permit job, you are all set – the City or Township will verify their license. If it will not be a permit job, you can verify their license by calling the state.  
What’s the long answer? Although [...]