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Seeking Architect/Contractor Referrals
Asked by D.L. from Washington DC
on April 20, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I am doing some very preliminary research into renovating my home and am seeking recommendations for both Architects and contractors/builders. I'd lo...
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- Hi D., our home was custom designed and built by a local builder: Stevens Builders. Mark Stevens was wonderful to work with. Everything was on budget and on schedule....
- I'm in the middle of a major remodeling project right now. Nothing is finished yet, but I do have good communication with my contractor and feel that he has good atte...
- Hello- That sounds like a very ambitious project. Like anyone, I would get a few estimates. Some firms come with their own preferred architects but if you have one in...
I Am in Need of a Job.
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on September 20, 2007
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I am wanting to return to the workforce after 4yrs. I am looking to get into sales for a builder or entry level office or customer service position. Thanks in advance...
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- I found work through an agency and they helped me find a great job, with the needs I had. It is Resource Staffing and they have several locations throughout Houston. ...
- this might not be exactly what you are looking for but they have great health insurance!! we used to pay 560 for my husband and I with his old employer now we pay jus...
- Currently, I am a working for UnitedHealth Care, the insurance company in the Medicaid Americhoice Department. We're hiring right now. If interested, please visit, w...
Moronda Homes
Asked by M.B. from Pittsburgh
on May 23, 2009
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Ok, so we are currently house hunting for a second home. Husband was transfered and we are unsure if our current home will sell in this market. A real-estate agent rec...
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- M., Please Google the builder and see if there are complaints out there. Secondly, get a NEW Realtor. You want a Realtor who is honest with you, and answers your ques...
- I have not heard of these and not sure where you are or are planning on building but a great builder we are currently using is K Hovnanian Homes. They have a website ...
- I my self have had no experience with the builder you mentioned also, but when my husband and I were looking at homes, we looked at a few. Just by looking at the home...
Negotiating on New Home Construction
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on August 12, 2007
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We had a home built 10 years ago and are now ready to purchase our "final home". We found a new neighborhood in McKinney we fell in love with this afternoon but it is...
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- Hello D.! I'm an agent with Keller Williams, so I can definitely give you some advice in this area. YES! You can negotiate as you would when buying a pre-owned hom...
- Price is ALWAYS negotiable. You can also ask the builder to throw in some upgrades or change small things in the floor plan if you are building from scratch. Our hou...
- I certainly don't have any tricks of the trade, however, by hubbie read the wall street journal every morning - and reports that the market here in tX and nationwide i...
First Texas Homes
Asked by E.D. from Dallas
on May 9, 2007
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Hello, I'm looking to buy my first home. Does anyone know about this builder? Or where to look for records regarding a builder?
Thanks!
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- One of my clients is an established realtor in the area. She sells very high end homes...expensive homes. She, herself, is going to build with First Texas Homes. I ...
- We just bought a First Texas Home and we are VERY happy with it.
- We owned a First Texas home in Waterview and we were very happy. We moved away to Corpus Christi and then moved back and bought a Newmark Home and we wished that we w...
Anyone Have Dr. Horton Home? How Do You like It? What Do They Offer?
Asked by M.J. from San Antonio
on September 20, 2006
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My hubby and I are going to be getting into a house soon, and I am wondering if anyone has worked with KB Home? or could recommend a good builder or reputible person t...
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- STay in the NE side for schools - NW is overcrowded, the schools seem to have too many problems. Live there now, sending our children to private schools. KB - for ma...
- KB homes have had a bad reputation for some time. I, however, own a KB home and am very happy with it. The one thing I know of KB homes is that they are great for ut...
- Hi M. - K. here again. Our current home was built by KB, and our new home will be built by Centex. KB is OK, but if you use them, I'd highly recommend hiring a profe...
Help! Need Contractor Handyman - Received Claim $ from Insurance - Now What???
Asked by A.Q. from Chicago
on February 4, 2009
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We had a pipe burst a few weeks ago, we obviously called our insurance company and they came and assessed the damaged. We finally got our insurance check, but I'm not...
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- Hi A., I have used a reliable contractor over the years for multiple projects as simple to changing the front door hardware to completeing gutting our family room and...
- You could go to www.servicemagic.com and submit a request for quotes. We've used this site several times to have various work done in our house. Just a few weeks ago...
- My Fiancee is a Contractor and would be happy to come out and take a look so he can give you a quote. His name is Angus and his Phone number is ###-###-####, or if yo...
Toddler Proofing
Asked by S.A. from Savannah
on October 20, 2006
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I am looking for any suggestions regarding toddler proofing doors. We are moving shortly and the builder of our new home installed the lever type door handles opposed...
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- Check out www.onestepahead.com They have lever locks that are hard for kids but easy for adults to open. hope this helps.
- YES!! I'm sure most department stores have them, but I know for sure Wal-Mart carries a door lock that goes over the handle and will work for lever type handles. They ...
- Hey S. I have the same kind of doors the ONLY thing I have found to work is putting slip chain locks high on the outside of the doors. It's no fun having to drill into...
Deck Builder
Asked by K. from Chicago
on July 8, 2006
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We're looking for reasonable deck builders in the Oak Park area and would welcome any suggestions.
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- Bald Eagle in Oak Park specializes in roofs & decks is very reputable and has excellent ratings on Angie's List. The owner Kevin Wood can be reached at ###-###-####. ...
- K., We just had a new deck built a few weeks ago and are VERY HAPPY with it. We used: G&S Deck and Wooden Fence - Gary ###-###-####. If you talk to him, tell him ...
- Hi K., My name is S., a SAHM to Gabby, age 2. My husband Rob and I own a construction company, Level & Square Construction, based out of Glen Ellyn. We do decks/pat...
