When I took "Statistics" at Boston University, I had a professor who really couldn't speak English very well. Lectures were frustrating, but I really remember one key concept from that class. Essentially, statistics are always subject to an individuals interpretation depending on what they/you hope to demonstrate to make a point. There can be Continue Reading
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The following is an archive of my articles about builders, strategies, home inspections, financing, painting, staging, tips, and skills. Start reading and you can search the archive anytime.
The Pre-Drywall Inspection
9th in 2014 New Vienna House Series Building a new house gives you a chance to do some pretty unique things to really make it a custom home. If the roof is on and windows are in, then the electrician has probably started the process of getting the electrical plan set up per the drawings. There are building codes that require GFCI outlets and Continue Reading
What does Coming Soon really mean?
There really isn't any sign more confusing to consumers than a real estate sign in front of a house that says Coming Soon! It's easy to understand a movie trailer that Muppets Most Wanted is coming soon. Or that the new 2015 VW Beetle is coming soon. Or that the new iPhone 6 will be coming soon. Each of these statements can create a Continue Reading
Responding to Real Estate Offers
will they respond to our real estate offer today? Clients always ask when they will hear back after an offer is submitted. It may be painful to hear but... it depends. Recently, when an offer was presented to a client, there was a typical discussion of when he should respond to the buyer. The offer was close to what he was asking for his Continue Reading
Looking like a New House
8th in 2014 New Vienna House Series Now that the roof has been put on, our house is really starting to feel like a home (okay, a carpenter's home). I have seen this house in the drawing for a while but it is always interesting to see the walls get laid out and rooms really start to take shape. Room dimensions are especially important in the Continue Reading
The Roof Truss System
7th in 2014 New Vienna House Series Waving his hand to the crane operator, the engine roared and the roof truss rose into the air... Like most of modern day construction, the roof truss sections are actually built off site to specific design specs. Building them offsite in a controlled environment allows the engineer to ensure they are built Continue Reading
Home Buyer Tips: Closing Costs
"So, we decided to buy a new house this year... " sound familiar? People don't know that they just opened a gusher of tips from everyone in their circle who has ever bought a house. Everyone has an opinion on where to live, what type of home to buy, and a horror story or two. Right? And then while surfing the Internet they will come across Continue Reading
Long Live the 2″ x 6″
6th in 2014 Vienna House Project Series If you haven't seen the extra photos yet then I recommend you check them out (link below) because the framers have been working fast and using a lot of wood. Yes, it's the exterior walls get the 2" x 6" lumber which adds more strength... as well as room for insulation, wiring and. sometimes waste Continue Reading
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