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How to Conduct a Thorough Home Inspection
If you’re purchasing a home, you want to make sure you know what you’re getting into before you reach the closing table. Any surprises later on could be costly and inconvenient. This is why a home inspection is a standard part...
Legal Considerations for Construction Defect Claims
One of the most disheartening things a homeowner can experience is finding out there is a defect in their home. It’s frustrating to feel as if your investment and hard work aren’t worth as much when there is something wrong with...
Should Your HOA Host a Community Fall Festival?
Homeowners Association (HOA) events are an excellent way to bring the community together. But not every HOA has experience managing events like a community fall festival, so they can be a bit intimidating. If you’re thinking of...
7 Home Improvement Ideas to Consider
Finding the right home is hard enough. As a homeowner, you might spend months looking for the perfect home or live in an existing home that you wish was something else entirely. But transforming that property into one you’ll...
What is New Construction?
If you have recently purchased (or are thinking of purchasing) a new home, you expect that everything will be perfect. After all, something brand new and never lived-in should be spotless and without defects, right?...
How Are Construction Defects Fixed?
Construction defects are fairly common, though most of them are fairly minor and easily resolved. But some construction defects are hazardous or significantly impact a property’s value. When these problems are found, whether...
10 Things to Ask Your Construction Contractor
The contractor you choose can make or break your construction or remodeling project. Finding the right contractor isn’t as simple as doing an online search. Sure, it might start with that. Similar to looking for any other...
Who Is Responsible for Construction Projects?
Major construction projects require a lot of resources. Not only do they need equipment, materials, contracts, and money, but they also require many professionals to complete various tasks. So who is responsible for construction...
10 Costly Mistakes Made by HOA Boards
There’s no denying that everyone makes mistakes. But some errors are most costly than others. When you’re a member of an HOA board, you don’t want to make a decision that could be costly to the community, the other board...
What Are Construction Builders Responsible For?
Building or renovating a piece of property can be equal parts exciting and stressful. But, as anyone knows, plenty of issues can arise before, during, and after the construction process. Tiny imperfections are one thing that you...
Which HOA Rules Are Unenforceable?
HOA rules are great for the order they bring to a community. These rules help create structure for the association and maintain peace among your residents. But this doesn’t mean that your community association’s rules are always...
When is it Time to Hire a Construction Defect Lawyer?
Construction problems present complex issues, both technical construction problems and legal matters, that must be addressed. It’s incredibly challenging, if not impossible, for a property owner, contractor, engineer, materials...
