Custom new homebuilders set prices using one of three different methods. The first two seem reasonable enough, but there are serious caveats to each. The third is the wiser choice because it protects you from an unfavorable relationship with the builder, and from any incentive for price gouging. Option #1: Set Price for a Set Scope [...]...»

 

It's all about careful, advance planning... Home remodeling is an elaborate process, with many steps that must be executed in the proper sequence. Inexperienced remodelers and their customers often make critical decisions too late and suffer setbacks and unexpected costs as a result. What follows are a few of the most common examples to illustrate [...]...»

 

The Dallas housing market, including Lakewood, has been relatively stagnant in recent years, compared to most metropolitan areas around the country. Many have fared much worse, including Atlanta, which had a 12% drop in 2011. According to housingpredictor.com, Dallas home prices are forecast to rise by 1.4% in 2012. Our stronger job market is gradually [...]...»

 

Bella Vista's designer Tiffany Fulmer advises clients on choosing materials that will look gorgeous, stand the test of time, and be an asset if they decide to sell. Trendy may be attractive for now, but Fulmer suggests focusing on functionality over fashion. (The same wisdom might also apply to dating, but we're no authority.) Her bottom line: "In ten years, you don't want people to walk in [...]...»