Building A New Home – Exterior Components – Part 3
The Roof – It’s a good idea to look at the variety of roof coverings used on some newer homes in your price range. You’ll not only get ideas on what’s available, but also see how roofing material can affect curb appeal. The color, texture and shape of the roofing material can be factors in […]
Real Estate Appraisal – Value Is In The Eyes Of The Beholder – 3
What exactly is an appraisal? It’s a reliable estimate of a property’s value required by Federal and state laws when a lending institution is involved in a transaction, such as in a purchase or refinance. There are 3 basic approaches to estimating real estate value. The Cost Approach calculates how much it would cost to […]
Real Estate Appraisal – Value Is In The Eyes Of The Beholder – 2
A real estate appraiser is another person who determines a home’s value. The appraiser typically works with a lender to help determine the property’s fair market value to make sure the lender is making a wise investment. An appraiser’s role is very important in the home buying process. If the home is appraised for less […]
Real Estate Appraisal – Value Is In The Eyes Of The Beholder – 1
There are always plenty of people willing to tell you what they think your home is worth but in the real world, only 3 people really count. Your local Assessor determines the value of your land and improvements for property tax purposes. It’s important to remember that your home’s tax assessed value might not […]
Selecting Roof Shingles
Selecting Roof Shingles and accessories
Building A New Home – Exterior Components – Part 2
Framing, Rough & Finish Carpentry – Still the heart and soul of home building, your builder’s framing crew and finish carpenters are critical to the quality of your final product. Plumbers, drywallers and their fellow tradespeople have no chance at superior quality if the framing is not square and plumb. Remember, there is no substitute […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For September
General walk-through; check gutters, downspouts and extensionsand foundation landscaping. Plan fall projects.Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms Check interior windows for dryness and weathering along sills and framing. Clean and apply varnish to natural wood surfaces. Concentrate along sash sills where moisture from condensation collects and combines with sunlight to dry […]
Tree And Shrubbery Maintenance – Part 2
There are several important considerations for choosing trees for planting on your property. If you’ve purchased a home with established trees, hope that the previous owners kept the following in mind: tree hardiness, mature size, shade patterns, soil conditions, pollution tolerance, insect and disease resistance, natural strength and root behavior. With these points in mind, […]
LP Smartside Siding Residential Installation by Lindus Construction
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Building A New Home – Exterior Components – Part 1
Site Excavation & Landscaping – Note that all expenses for excavation may not be included in the original bid as there can be unforeseen circumstances. Soil conditions can sometimes increase original estimates. Check with neighbors to see if any soil problems arose during excavation. Excavating the site includes digging the hole, compaction, back filling and […]