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RE: Should the owner or builder manage construction loan draw requests?
I’d push back on treating builder-managed draws as a complete handoff. The builder should probably assemble the package and deal with lender corrections, but the owner should still review it before submission. The build...
RE: Taking a house tour from my couch: is it really the same?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the vibe being off sometimes on video. I’ve walked into places that looked kind of bland online but felt amazing in person - sometimes it’s just the way the light hits or how the s...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Couldn’t agree more about digging deeper. I’ve built a couple homes over the years and, honestly, the reference list is just the starting point for me. The “best...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve been burned by “let’s just see where the project takes us” more than once - usually ends up with a lot of expensive “surprises” and a few gray hairs. But I’ll admit, sometimes l...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Title: Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Lighting really is the sneakiest part of picking paint. I’ve had a “greige” bedroom that looked like a spa in daylight but turned into this weird muddy taupe at night - my...