What to Know Before You Build a Custom Home
I’ve spent thirty years building custom homes, and I’ve noticed the same pattern almost every time a project goes sideways. It’s rarely bad luck. More often, the trouble started months earlier, before the first shovel ever hit the ground. The wrong builder was chosen....
What Should You Do If Your Home Inspection Report Comes Back Bad?
A bad home inspection report does not automatically mean the house is a bad deal. In many cases, the bigger problem is what happens in the first 24 to 48 hours, when buyers see a long list of issues but do not yet know what any of them actually cost to fix. That is...
What Do I Do If My Appraisal Comes Back Too Low?
When a home appraisal comes back lower than expected, it can put an otherwise solid deal at risk. But a low appraisal does not automatically mean the home is overpriced. In my experience, low appraisals usually come down to one of three issues: inaccurate information...