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RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That’s a really good point about the “perfect” reviews not always matching reality. I’ve had clients hand me glowing references, but then I walk the site and see...
RE: Does going eco-friendly actually boost your home's resale?
DOES GOING ECO-FRIENDLY ACTUALLY BOOST YOUR HOME'S RESALE? You’re spot on about the insulation being a game changer, even if it isn’t flashy. I’ve seen clients get more interest in listings with energy reports or utilit...
RE: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind
Title: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind I’ve definitely run into this. Had a tile installer once who decided to “improve” the layout pattern mid-job - claimed it’d look more dynamic. It didn’t. Ever since,...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Tried door wedge alarms in a couple rentals - honestly, they’re surprisingly effective for what they are. Not a substitute for a real deadbolt, but as an extra layer, they’ll absolutely wake you up if someone tries the d...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I get where you’re coming from about not trusting the GIS overlays, but I actually think they’re more useful than people give them credit for - ...
RE: Why does yard work always seem never-ending?
It’s funny, I’m always torn between wanting that crisp, “magazine” look and knowing the messier patches are better for birds and pollinators. I’ve found that even just leaving a few corners a bit wild makes a difference ...